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Brazil is in fashion, as Brazilians like to say. Here’s why
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil is having a moment. Celebrities and record numbers of tourists donning green, yellow and blue are flooding into the country. Brazilian culture — from its Oscar-nominated films to funk music — is taking the world by storm. Global fashion brands and influencers are lean...
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Benin bets on turning its cotton crop into clothes at home
PARAKOU, Benin (AP) — The “Made in Benin” tags on Fatoumata Dosso’s fabrics represent an ambition much bigger than her fashion business: keeping more of the value of Africa’s largest cotton producer at home.
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President Donald Trump’s childhood home sells for $2 million
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to a modern abode.
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Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn't involve a blood test
WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don’t need a test before trying to lower your risk.
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Solheim Cup fans arrive the Dutch way, with thousands of bikes at Bernardus Golf
DEN BOSCH, Netherlands (AP) — How else would you get to a golf tournament in the Netherlands?
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At the Venice Film Festival, grappling with the state of the world and crying with Oasis
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Film Festival was lighter on blockbuster Hollywood fare this year, but that might have been a good thing in the end: There were more important things to talk about.
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Foodie News: Ice cream truck rodeo planned Sept. 25
Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on several new restaurants coming to the Triangle. Plus, several foodie events coming this month.
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A golf ball found in the World Trade Center rubble became a symbol of incomprehensible loss
NEW YORK (AP) — I stood amid the rubble of the World Trade Center, passing buckets of debris down a line of volunteers and first responders. It was hours after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. A little white object poking out of the gray ash caught my attention.
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In an age of instant answers, educators say there's a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
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Gold, gems and Renoir: France's museums grapple with a wave of smash-and-grab thefts
PARIS (AP) — At a museum in eastern France, two men disguised with wigs used a sledgehammer and a hammer to smash a display case and make off with a 2,500-year-old gold necklace. The heist took under four minutes.
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Soprano Brenda Rae flies in to replace Lauren Snouffer for Opera Philadelphia's opening night
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brenda Rae was driving with her husband and children from their home in Minneapolis to visit her father in Appleton, Wisconsin, last Thursday night when her phone rang with an intriguing offer: Could she travel ASAP and take over the lead soprano role in Mozart’s “Mitridate” a...
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Across the US, high school sports provide a sense of community — and, for some, a way out
Like many high schools across the country, Aliquippa football games are a cherished tradition, connecting the community’s past and present. The Western Pennsylvania town comes together on Friday nights during the fall to support the home team. This tradition is part of a broader American experien...
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Thousands seek support at Duke caregiver event as NC population ages
The Duke Health Caregiver Community Event helps connect caregivers to resources near them as the need for caregivers grows statewide. Attendees can speak with trained professionals to receive guidance on how to best navigate the many challenges that come with caregiving.
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Across the US, 'Friday night lights' provide a sense of community — and, for some, a way out
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) — The phone calls, all asking the same question, started coming long before the lights at “The Pit” flickered on for the first time this fall.
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Travel scams are getting harder to spot. Here's how to stay safe
NEW YORK (AP) — Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travelers heading to new destinations on vacation.
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Ralph Lauren delivers modern take on romance with sensual silhouettes
The Ralph Lauren womenswear brand is a love letter to the designer’s wife of more than 60 years.
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Street acrobats entertain motorists stuck in the Kenyan capital's notorious traffic
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — As the light turns red at a busy intersection in the Kenyan capital, a young man costumed in leopard print emerges into the street to perform somersaults. He is joined by five others, dressed similarly, as they execute a combination of acrobatic stunts.
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NASA wants your cloud photos
A new citizen-science project is asking people to photograph the sky as a NASA satellite passes overhead.
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Girl Scouts' first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man’s best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA says its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January. The blueberry muffin-flavored cookies were developed with Bark, a New York-based seller of dog treats and toys. The cookies, dubbed Patch Pals, will only...
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Sam Jones BBQ opening second Raleigh location inside Morgan Street Food Hall
Sam Jones BBQ will open its second Raleigh location inside Morgan Street Food Hall by 2027.
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The 4 things you should do before buying a certified preowned car, Edmunds says
Shopping for a used vehicle can be nerve-wracking even for seasoned veterans. Regardless of how well you know the mechanical workings of the modern automobile, buying a used car is always a gamble. If you’re one who likes to minimize risk, buying a certified preowned model can reduce some of the ...
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Hours after a Russian attack destroys their home, a Ukrainian couple marries anyway
A Ukrainian couple faced a devastating setback on the eve of their wedding when a Russian strike hit near their Kyiv apartment. The blast caused heavy damage and made the home uninhabitable until repairs are made. Despite the destruction, Liudmyla Ryzhak and her fiance, a soldier, refused to let ...
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Renoir paintings are worth a fortune, but not when they're stolen
Two Renoir paintings stolen from a small French museum have yet to be recovered but if the thieves are hoping to cash in on the artwork, they would be hard-pressed to find a buyer. Selling well-known, stolen art is impossible to do at an auction house or through other public channels without rais...
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Burton Snowboards tabs Denny Bruce, who once was a regional brand manager, to be its CEO
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Burton Snowboards tapped into its past Tuesday, naming one-time regional brand manager Denny Bruce to take over as CEO as the company approaches its 50th anniversary.
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After the theft of 3 Renoir paintings from a French museum, here's a look at other famous heists
PARIS (AP) — Thieves hit the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera and made off with four valuable works by the French impressionist master, though they ditched two in the museum garden as they fled, the mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer said Tuesday.
