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At age 87, Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o remains impassioned about the power of language
At age 87, Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o hopes he can summon the strength for at least one more book. He would call it ...
Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent
The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat conceded last November’s election to Democratic incumbent ...
Mali’s military government is suspending political parties’ activities, state TV says
State media say Mali ’s military government has announced the suspension of political party activities in the West African country “until further notice.” National ...
Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City
The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth. Owners Ryan and Ashley Smith unveiled the franchise’s ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
House hearing questions funding for Homeland Security
The Trump administration wants more money from Congress for its immigration crackdown. A House committee cross examined the ...
Less farmland is going for organic crops as costs and other issues take root
Farmer Jeremy Brown taps the nose of a young calf. “I love the ones with the pink noses,” he says. This pink-nosed animal is ...
The Latest: Trump to announce that US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf
President Donald Trump plans to announce in Saudi Arabia next week that the United States will now refer to the Persian Gulf ...
The Steelers are working on a deal that would send WR George Pickens to Dallas, a source tells AP
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be running out of patience with wide receiver George Pickens. The team is working on a ...
Disney parks thrive in second quarter and it adds well over 1 million streaming subscribers
Disney’s posted solid profits and revenue in the second quarter as its domestic theme parks thrived and the company added ...
Conclave voters urged to set aside personal interests and choose a pope who prizes unity
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals began the centuries-old ritual to ...
Trump to announce US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf: Officals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that the United States ...