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Nathan Hare, 91, Dies; Founded the First Black Studies Program
Seeking to bring the ideas of Black power into the classroom — and coining the term “ethnic studies” — he…
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Anthony O’Reilly, Flashy Irish Tycoon Who Led Heinz Company, Dies at 88
He found success on the rugby pitch and in boardrooms, building a media empire and boosting Heinz’s profits. He declared…
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Is Missouri About to Execute an Innocent Man?
On June 4, the Missouri Supreme Court set a September execution date for a man named Marcellus Williams. There’s a…
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Kevin Costner Announces That He Is Done With ‘Yellowstone’
The actor and director is turning his attention to his ambitious film series about post-Civil War America.
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Bragg Asks Judge to Extend Trump’s Gag Order, Citing Deluge of Threats
Donald J. Trump claims the order has unfairly restricted his free speech rights ahead of his sentencing on 34 felony…
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The Spectacular Transformation of a Showman’s Mansion
The James A. Bailey residence at St. Nicholas Place and 150th Street in Harlem, built in 1888 for the less…
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$1.5 Million Homes in Prague
A three-bedroom loft in an revamped factory, a two-bedroom apartment in a 16th-century house, and a detached villa in a…
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A Ride in a Chemical-Sniffing Van Shows How Heat Amps Up Pollution
Two vans loaded with precision instruments trundled along the streets of New York and New Jersey in the heat earlier…
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Smiles Away From Home: Acts of Kindness That Saved the Trip
It can be easy to get caught up in the inevitable frustrations that travel brings. But appreciating the small things,…
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Tips for Renting an E.V. for Your Summer Vacation
Even with more fast-charging stations available, having a smooth electric vehicle experience still takes planning, our columnist found.