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Singer, actor and activist died on April 25, at the age of 96. His legacy spans stage, screen and political activism.
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Mifepristone’s safety in medication abortions has been well established over more than two decades, but legal wrangling…
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Shielding police from accountability can only lead to more brutality, misconduct – and multimillion-dollar settlements.
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The meeting is just the second US state visit during the Biden administration. It comes as Washington and Seoul face common…