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Overlooked No More: Pierre Toussaint, Philanthropist and Candidate for Sainthood

He became wealthy working as a hairdresser in New York, then used his funds to free enslaved people, build churches and house orphans of color.He became wealthy working as a hairdresser in New York, then used his funds to free enslaved people, build churches and house orphans of color. Read More

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Riding His Baseball Fame, Steve Garvey Disrupts the California Senate Race

A fierce contest between Democratic members of Congress has become a strategic battle that could send the 75-year-old Republican to the general election. He still has little chance of winning office, however.A fierce contest between Democratic members of Congress has become a strategic battle that could send the 75-year-old Republican to the general election. He

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Supreme Court Won’t Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

The decision, along with an order this month declining to block West Point’s admissions program, suggests that most justices are not eager to immediately explore the limits of its ruling from June.The decision, along with an order this month declining to block West Point’s admissions program, suggests that most justices are not eager to immediately

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Republican Attacks on Biden’s Climate Law Raise Concerns Ahead of Election

Executives of companies with clean energy projects are facing questions about the potential for a rollback of the law and its incentives if a Republican wins.Executives of companies with clean energy projects are facing questions about the potential for a rollback of the law and its incentives if a Republican wins. Read More

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Haley Says She Is Not Dropping Out: ‘I Feel No Need to Kiss the Ring’

She pledged to continue her pursuit of the Republican nomination past Saturday’s primary in South Carolina and said she had “no fear of Trump’s retribution.”She pledged to continue her pursuit of the Republican nomination past Saturday’s primary in South Carolina and said she had “no fear of Trump’s retribution.” Read More

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Man Sues Powerball for $340 Million Over Numbers ‘Mistakenly Posted’

Powerball organizers in Washington, D.C., said they “mistakenly posted” winning numbers last January. The holder of those numbers is suing for negligence and emotional distress.Powerball organizers in Washington, D.C., said they “mistakenly posted” winning numbers last January. The holder of those numbers is suing for negligence and emotional distress. Read More

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