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Georgia high school marching band members who spelled out racial slur say they planned it
Three of the students, all seniors at Brookwood High School admitted to purposefully spelling out the racial slur their principal said.
Iran Sanctions Explained: U.S. Goals, and the View From Tehran
The Trump administration just imposed what it called the biggest sanctions action ever taken by the U.S. against Iran. Why? And what may happen next?
What to know about India’s biggest festival, Diwali
Diwali’s five-day celebration has become a national festival marked by most Indians regardless of faith, with Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs also observing.
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Iran sanctions: Trump administration exempts eight countries, including China, from new penalties
The decision to grant exemptions to 8 nations, including Iran’s top oil-buying customers, sparked fierce criticism from hardline conservatives.
Former Belgian King Ordered to Give DNA for Paternity Test
A court in Brussels gave King Albert II of Belgium three months to give a DNA sample to determine whether he is the biological father of artist Delphine Boël.
Immigrant caravan reaches Mexico City, pauses to regroup
Mexico City places the immigrants about 600 miles from the closest U.S. border crossing in Brownsville, Texas. But the group may go to the California border.
Global Health: Dogs Can Detect Malaria. How Useful Is That?
Canine can sniff out the socks worn by children carrying the mosquito-borne parasites, a study finds.