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There are limits to what charities can do now about past donors who are accused of morally reprehensible behavior.
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The way books are sorted at the library can be highly political, touching upon issues of race and identity.
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The book took eight years from conception to publication. In the earliest dummy, the monsters that millions have grown to…
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There's a reason many today have never heard of Norman Douglas: After his death, more and more came forward with stories…
The Irish continue to express gratitude for St. Patrick's unselfish commitment to their spiritual well-being, even as…
Because a host of artists and programmers can leave their stamp on a final product, disagreements and claims of theft have…
Psychologists are debating whether the presence of one trait – boldness – is the key to determining if someone is a…
Live performances account for more than 40 percent of their income, while profits from streaming and record sales amount…
Beautiful people tend to lead more charmed lives. Could their attractiveness also color their views on issues like abortion,…
Pyt doesn't have an exact English translation, but there's a rich strain of psychological research devoted to its…