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Pink fox 'Linabell' wins Chinese hearts as Disney taps emotional economy

Each week, whenever she has time off from her marketing job, Ida Jia can be found at Shanghai Disneyland queuing for hours to spend a few minutes with Linabell, a

Pink fox 'Linabell' wins Chinese hearts as Disney taps emotional economy
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Folk singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

American singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow, who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died on Tuesday at the age of 86, his publicist said.

Folk singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
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Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

The singer-songwriter and social activist best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86

Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
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Oprah Winfrey opens 2025 with an encore. 'A New Earth' is her book club pick for a second time

Oprah Winfrey is beginning 2025 with an old favorite

Oprah Winfrey opens 2025 with an encore. 'A New Earth' is her book club pick for a second time
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What would Bonhoeffer do? Anti-Nazi pastor's legacy claimed, debated across political spectrum

Shortly before he was hanged by the Nazis in 1945 at age 39, Dietrich Bonhoeffer reportedly told a fellow prisoner: “This is the end — for me the beginning of life.”

What would Bonhoeffer do? Anti-Nazi pastor's legacy claimed, debated across political spectrum
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New Orleans is a city marked by tragedy. But don’t call locals resilient

New Orleans has faced tragedy again and again and always seems to bounce back, maintaining its reputation for jazz and joyfulness

New Orleans is a city marked by tragedy. But don’t call locals resilient
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2025 MPSE Golden Reel nominations announced

Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) revealed its slate of nominees for the 2025 Golden Reel awards Monday, recognizing achievement in disciplines involved in the production of sound for the film, television, and video game industries. The awards comprise 20 categories, and include categories for sound editing, sound design, music editing, and foley artistry. Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” and Shawn Levy’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” each received three nominations, the most of any film. Both pictures were nominated for dialogue/ADR, effects/foley, and music.  Three films were nominated for two awards: “Alien: Romulus,” “A Complete Unknown,” and “Wicked.” The full list of

2025 MPSE Golden Reel nominations announced
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What happens to celebrities’ outfits after a red carpet event?

What happens to celebrities’ outfits after a red carpet event?

What happens to celebrities’ outfits after a red carpet event?
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Musicians, DJs, and vendors accuse Jingle KC of owing unpaid wages

Musicians, DJs, and vendors accuse Jingle KC of owing unpaid wages

Musicians, DJs, and vendors accuse Jingle KC of owing unpaid wages
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French weekly Charlie Hebdo marks 10th anniversary of attack with special edition

The French satirical newsweekly Charlie Hebdo will this week mark 10 years since 12 people died in an attack on its newsroom with a special edition of the magazine.

French weekly Charlie Hebdo marks 10th anniversary of attack with special edition
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Jeff Baena’s cause of death released

Jeff Baena’s cause of death released

Jeff Baena’s cause of death released
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What Shakespeare revealed about the chaotic reign of Richard III – and why the play still resonates in the age of Donald Trump

William Shakespeare’s play ‘Richard III’ illustrates how a power-hungry monarch can attain the throne at the expense of civil society.

What Shakespeare revealed about the chaotic reign of Richard III – and why the play still resonates in the age of Donald Trump
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‘Mufasa’ and ‘Sonic 3’ rule first weekend of 2025

The Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa” has claimed the No. 1 spot on the North American box office charts over the first weekend of 2025

‘Mufasa’ and ‘Sonic 3’ rule first weekend of 2025
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A Melania Trump documentary from director Brett Ratner will be released by Amazon

Incoming first lady Melania Trump will be the subject of a new documentary directed by Brett Ratner and distributed by Amazon Prime Video

A Melania Trump documentary from director Brett Ratner will be released by Amazon
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Washington Post cartoonist quits after paper rejects sketch of Bezos bowing to Trump

A Washington Post cartoonist says she has decided to quit after editors rejected her sketch of the newspaper's owner and other media executives bowing to President-elect Donald Trump

Washington Post cartoonist quits after paper rejects sketch of Bezos bowing to Trump
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Indie filmmaker Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza's husband, found dead at Los Angeles home

Writer-director Jeff Baena, who was actor and producer Aubrey Plaza's husband, has died at age 47

Indie filmmaker Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza's husband, found dead at Los Angeles home
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Jeff Baena, writer, director and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47

Jeff Baena, writer, director and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47

Jeff Baena, writer, director and husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
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Biden holds final Medal of Freedom ceremony, honoring Hillary Clinton, Bono and more

Biden holds final Medal of Freedom ceremony, honoring Hillary Clinton, Bono and more

Biden holds final Medal of Freedom ceremony, honoring Hillary Clinton, Bono and more
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Sunday school class with Jimmy Carter: What it was like

It never got old

Sunday school class with Jimmy Carter: What it was like
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Asian singers and actors who relocated to Asia see global crossover opportunity

It’s vastly different to work as an Asian actor in North American hubs such as Toronto, Los Angeles and New York — than in those in Asia, including Hong Kong and Taipei

Asian singers and actors who relocated to Asia see global crossover opportunity
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Famed transgender dancer has shows canceled in China. Some fear a wider crackdown

Famed transgender dancer has shows canceled in China. Some fear a wider crackdown

Famed transgender dancer has shows canceled in China. Some fear a wider crackdown
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Man accused of hiding stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers plans to plead guilty, attorney says

A defense attorney says a man accused of long hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” plans to plead guilty

Man accused of hiding stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers plans to plead guilty, attorney says
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Michelle Buteau regrets losing weight for her wedding and wants you to shut up about it now

Michelle Buteau regrets losing weight for her wedding and wants you to shut up about it now

Michelle Buteau regrets losing weight for her wedding and wants you to shut up about it now
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Angelina Jolie became an actor because it was her mother’s passion, but she has a message about finding your own

Angelina Jolie became an actor because it was her mother’s passion, but she has a message about finding your own

Angelina Jolie became an actor because it was her mother’s passion, but she has a message about finding your own
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David Fincher gives ‘Seven’ a final, 4K UHD glow up for its 30th anniversary

David Fincher's 1995 crime thriller “Seven” is coming back to theaters this weekend for its 30th anniversary

David Fincher gives ‘Seven’ a final, 4K UHD glow up for its 30th anniversary
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New Orleans attacker had suspected bomb materials at home, reserved truck weeks ago, officials say

Law enforcement officials say the man who rammed a truck into a New Year's crowd had suspected bomb-making materials at his home and reserved the rental vehicle used in the attack weeks earlier

New Orleans attacker had suspected bomb materials at home, reserved truck weeks ago, officials say
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Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73

Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, has died

Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, is dead at 73
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Tom Holland says he leaned on ‘close ones’ to maintain his early sobriety

Tom Holland says he leaned on ‘close ones’ to maintain his early sobriety

Tom Holland says he leaned on ‘close ones’ to maintain his early sobriety
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Bruce Springsteen says Jeremy Allen White ‘sings very well’ in upcoming biopic ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’

Bruce Springsteen says Jeremy Allen White ‘sings very well’ in upcoming biopic ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’

Bruce Springsteen says Jeremy Allen White ‘sings very well’ in upcoming biopic ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere’
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Avicii’s life and death back in the spotlight with new documentary

Avicii’s life and death back in the spotlight with new documentary

Avicii’s life and death back in the spotlight with new documentary
Arts|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Designer Rosita Missoni, pioneer of coloured knitwear, dies aged 93

Italian designer Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the eponymous fashion house known for its bright and patterned styles, has died at the age of 93,

Designer Rosita Missoni, pioneer of coloured knitwear, dies aged 93
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China’s box office had a terrible 2024

China’s box office had a terrible 2024

China’s box office had a terrible 2024
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The artist creating mind-bending images of an alternate Hong Kong through AI

The artist creating mind-bending images of an alternate Hong Kong through AI

The artist creating mind-bending images of an alternate Hong Kong through AI
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Takashi Murakami explains why he recreated ancient Japanese paintings with AI

In his latest exhibition, artist Takashi Murakami uses artificial intelligence to help recreate ancient Japanese paintings. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.

Takashi Murakami explains why he recreated ancient Japanese paintings with AI
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Neil Young pulls out of playing Glastonbury 2025, says it’s become a ‘corporate turn-off’

Neil Young pulls out of playing Glastonbury 2025, says it’s become a ‘corporate turn-off’

Neil Young pulls out of playing Glastonbury 2025, says it’s become a ‘corporate turn-off’
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Michelle Buteau says Dave Chappelle’s previous comments about transgender people are ‘dangerous’

Michelle Buteau says Dave Chappelle’s previous comments about transgender people are ‘dangerous’

Michelle Buteau says Dave Chappelle’s previous comments about transgender people are ‘dangerous’
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86-year-old in California one of the only antique slot machine repairmen

86-year-old in California one of the only antique slot machine repairmen

86-year-old in California one of the only antique slot machine repairmen
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11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025

11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025

11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025
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Bay View mother, daughter use painted rocks to spread inspirational messages for the new year

Bay View mother, daughter use painted rocks to spread inspirational messages for the new year

Bay View mother, daughter use painted rocks to spread inspirational messages for the new year
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Luther Vandross and David Bowie had a legendary friendship

Luther Vandross and David Bowie had a legendary friendship

Luther Vandross and David Bowie had a legendary friendship
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‘Wallace & Gromit’ are back for a full-length adventure with a familiar foe

The cheese-loving English inventor Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit are coming back to the small screen

‘Wallace & Gromit’ are back for a full-length adventure with a familiar foe
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The comic book industry has nearly died before. Some artists fear AI will kill it

The comic book industry has nearly died before. Some artists fear AI will kill it

The comic book industry has nearly died before. Some artists fear AI will kill it
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The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world are welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges

The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
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Actor Carey Mulligan and author Kazuo Ishiguro on UK's New Year Honors list

Actors Carey Mulligan and Stephen Fry and author Kazuo Ishiguro have been awarded New Year Honors that celebrate artists, athletes, politicians and others who make notable contributions to British society

Actor Carey Mulligan and author Kazuo Ishiguro on UK's New Year Honors list
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Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's Eve

The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New Year’s Eve event

Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's Eve
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‘Babygirl’ director says that scene involving a glass of milk actually happened to her

‘Babygirl’ director says that scene involving a glass of milk actually happened to her

‘Babygirl’ director says that scene involving a glass of milk actually happened to her
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Netrebko withdraws from Ariadne role debut in Vienna, replaced by Davidsen in star soprano switch

Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her planned role debut in Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” at the Vienna State Opera and been replaced by Lise Davidsen in a switch of star sopranos

Netrebko withdraws from Ariadne role debut in Vienna, replaced by Davidsen in star soprano switch
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In Grammy spotlight, Khruangbin wants to 'let the music speak for itself'

If you think your Spotify playlist is getting a little too long, consider the one shared by the members of Khruangbin

In Grammy spotlight, Khruangbin wants to 'let the music speak for itself'
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The best, worst and weirdest pop culture moments of 2024

The best, worst and weirdest pop culture moments of 2024

The best, worst and weirdest pop culture moments of 2024
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Tony-winning ‘Alice’ star Linda Lavin dies at 87

Tony-winning ‘Alice’ star Linda Lavin dies at 87

Tony-winning ‘Alice’ star Linda Lavin dies at 87
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Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the landmark sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87

Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working class icon as a waitress on the TV sitcom “Alice,” has died at age 87

Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the landmark sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
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Some cheer and toast to welcome the New Year. In Taiwan, people cry their eyes out

Some cheer and toast to welcome the New Year. In Taiwan, people cry their eyes out

Some cheer and toast to welcome the New Year. In Taiwan, people cry their eyes out
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Taiwan board game invites players to imagine Chinese invasion

A new board game set against the backdrop of armed conflict around Taiwan is set to be released in January 2025, amid renewed threats from Beijing,

Taiwan board game invites players to imagine Chinese invasion
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Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83

An Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride," Charles Shyer has died

Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83
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'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office

Two family films are dominating the holiday box office, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair

'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
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Broadway's "Gypsy" cancels 7 performances in 1 week due to cast illnesses

Broadway's "Gypsy" cancels 7 performances in 1 week due to cast illnesses

Broadway's "Gypsy" cancels 7 performances in 1 week due to cast illnesses
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The year female desire went mainstream

The year female desire went mainstream

The year female desire went mainstream
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Plays between air raids and songs in shelters: How cultural life is thriving in wartime Ukraine

Plays between air raids and songs in shelters: How cultural life is thriving in wartime Ukraine

Plays between air raids and songs in shelters: How cultural life is thriving in wartime Ukraine
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Supermodel and actress Dayle Haddon dead at 76 from apparent carbon monoxide leak

Supermodel and actress Dayle Haddon dead at 76 from apparent carbon monoxide leak

Supermodel and actress Dayle Haddon dead at 76 from apparent carbon monoxide leak
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Comedian says viral video claiming lions loose in Detroit was a joke: "It was just me being funny"

Comedian says viral video claiming lions loose in Detroit was a joke: "It was just me being funny"

Comedian says viral video claiming lions loose in Detroit was a joke: "It was just me being funny"
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Asheville River Arts District's 'Big Fish' salvaged from Helene, thanks to its creator

Asheville River Arts District's 'Big Fish' salvaged from Helene, thanks to its creator

Asheville River Arts District's 'Big Fish' salvaged from Helene, thanks to its creator
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Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

A trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning

Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
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Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73

Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her family said on social media

Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73
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‘Romeo And Juliet’ star Olivia Hussey Eisley dies at 73

‘Romeo And Juliet’ star Olivia Hussey Eisley dies at 73

‘Romeo And Juliet’ star Olivia Hussey Eisley dies at 73
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‘Home Alone’ director Chris Columbus explains how the McCallisters were able to afford that house

‘Home Alone’ director Chris Columbus explains how the McCallisters were able to afford that house

‘Home Alone’ director Chris Columbus explains how the McCallisters were able to afford that house
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Q&A: Avicii documentary director on celebrating the late DJ without exploiting his death

Avicii, the groundbreaking Swedish DJ-producer, died six years ago

Q&A: Avicii documentary director on celebrating the late DJ without exploiting his death
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In Bollywood-obsessed India, art-house film wins accolades, audiences

Indian cinema is best known for Bollywood extravaganzas, but an art-house film about three women navigating loneliness and love in a metropolis is

In Bollywood-obsessed India, art-house film wins accolades, audiences
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Why Nefertiti still inspires, 3,300 years after she reigned

Why Nefertiti still inspires, 3,300 years after she reigned

Why Nefertiti still inspires, 3,300 years after she reigned
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‘Wicked’ will make its streaming debut on New Year’s Eve, with deleted and extended scenes

‘Wicked’ will make its streaming debut on New Year’s Eve, with deleted and extended scenes

‘Wicked’ will make its streaming debut on New Year’s Eve, with deleted and extended scenes
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Inmates help spread Christmas spirit at Oklahoma correctional centers

Inmates help spread Christmas spirit at Oklahoma correctional centers

Inmates help spread Christmas spirit at Oklahoma correctional centers
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Louisville teen playing trumpet outside mall gets surprise PS5 from stranger

Louisville teen playing trumpet outside mall gets surprise PS5 from stranger

Louisville teen playing trumpet outside mall gets surprise PS5 from stranger
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Iowa WWII veteran known as 'The Drummer' shares gift of music this holiday season

Iowa WWII veteran known as 'The Drummer' shares gift of music this holiday season

Iowa WWII veteran known as 'The Drummer' shares gift of music this holiday season
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Why this Mexican American woman played a vital role in the US sacramental peyote trade

Amada Cardenas, a Mexican American woman who lived in the tiny border town of Mirando City in South Texas, played an important role in the history of the peyote trade

Why this Mexican American woman played a vital role in the US sacramental peyote trade
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What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?

The Native American Church is the most widespread religious movement among the Indigenous people of North America

What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?