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Boris Fishman's 'Savage Feast' Is Part Memoir, Part Cookbook

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Boris Fishman's 'Savage Feast' Is Part Memoir, Part Cookbook

Fishman's family came to the United States from Belarus in 1988; he writes that the hunger, terror and loss of World War II still shapes their attitudes towards food even after seven decades.

Boris Fishman's 'Savage Feast' Is Part Memoir, Part Cookbook

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News Brief: Border Wall Emergency, Chicago Election, Walmart Greeters

The House is set to vote Tuesday to end President Trump's border wall emergency. It's Election Day in Chicago, voters select a new mayor. And, Walmart is eliminating is greeter positions.

News Brief: Border Wall Emergency, Chicago Election, Walmart Greeters

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News Brief: Pence In Colombia, Vatican Summit, Oscar Results

Vice President Pence talks to Latin American leaders about Venezuela's crisis. The pope calls for an "all-out battle" against clergy sex abuse. And, Green Book wins the Oscar for best picture.

News Brief: Pence In Colombia, Vatican Summit, Oscar Results

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News Brief: Trump Says Woman Who Joined ISIS Can't Return To The U.S.

A woman who fled the U.S. to join ISIS wants to return home. Coast Guard officer arrested for allegedly planning an attack. Police charge Empire actor Jussie Smollett with filing a false report.

News Brief: Trump Says Woman Who Joined ISIS Can't Return To The U.S.

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News Brief: Venezuela, North Carolina Election, Syria Crisis

Trump continues his push for regime change. Officials examine the election results of the states 9th Congressional District which may be fraudulent. And, an update on Syria's humanitarian crisis.

News Brief: Venezuela, North Carolina Election, Syria Crisis

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In His Return To Stand-Up, Ken Jeong Tells His Wife: 'You Complete Me'

Ken Jeong's new Netflix comedy special is called You Complete Me, Ho — after his wife, Tran Ho. Netflix hide caption

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In His Return To Stand-Up, Ken Jeong Tells His Wife: 'You Complete Me'

The doctor-turned-actor released a new comedy special on Valentine's Day. It's dedicated to the woman whose sense of humor, especially while facing aggressive breast cancer, made his career possible.

In His Return To Stand-Up, Ken Jeong Tells His Wife: 'You Complete Me'

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Arts & Life

'Spring Awakening' Themes Resonate With Students After Parkland Tragedy

After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., some of the students participated in the musical Spring Awakening. Christine Barclay directed it.

'Spring Awakening' Themes Resonate With Students After Parkland Tragedy

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News Brief: Paul Manafort, Parkland Shooting, Spying Charges

Judge rules the ex-Trump campaign chairman lied in Russia probe. It's been a year since the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla. Ex-Air Force intelligence officer charged with giving secrets to Iran.

News Brief: Paul Manafort, Parkland Shooting, Spying Charges

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News Brief: Green New Deal, Va. Political Scandals, Wildfire's Toxic Effects

Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is set to unveil her environmental plan. Multiple political scandals envelop Virginia. An update on the Camp Fire which destroyed the town of Paradise, Calif.

News Brief: Green New Deal, Va. Political Scandals, Wildfire's Toxic Effects

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News Brief: LA Teachers, Government Shutdown And Its Impact On FBI

A Unified School District and the teachers' union reach a tentative deal. Competing bills to end the shutdown head to the Senate floor. The FBI Agents Association warns shutdown hampers operations.

News Brief: LA Teachers, Government Shutdown And Its Impact On FBI

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Native American Leader: 'A Wall Is Not The Answer'

Verlon Jose, vice chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation, says President Trump's proposed wall would devastate his community. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Native American Leader: 'A Wall Is Not The Answer'

Verlon Jose, vice chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation, says President Trump's proposed border wall would cut through the reservation, with negative impacts.

Native American Leader: 'A Wall Is Not The Answer'

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Reggie Young, Revered Studio Guitarist, Dies At 82

Guitarist Reggie Young, pictured in 2017, died Jan. 17 of heart failure. Anthony Scarlati /Courtesy of Chart Room Media hide caption

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Reggie Young, Revered Studio Guitarist, Dies At 82

Young helped shape the sound of '60s and '70s Southern popular music for his work on songs like "Sweet Caroline" and "Hooked on a Feeling."

Reggie Young, Revered Studio Guitarist, Dies At 82

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News Brief: Government Shutdown, TSA Workers Struggle During Closure

The Senate is expected to vote this week on a bill to fund the government. TSA staff are working without pay during the government shutdown, and about 10 percent of TSA workers called out sick Sunday.

News Brief: Government Shutdown, TSA Workers Struggle During Closure

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News Brief: Government Shutdown, Viral Video, Mexican Gas Thieves

Trump makes an offer to end the standoff but Democrats rejected it. Catholic high school students in Kentucky face backlash after a video of them went viral. Why fuel theft in Mexico is a big problem.

News Brief: Government Shutdown, Viral Video, Mexican Gas Thieves

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News Brief: BuzzFeed Report, U.S.-North Korea Talks, March For Life

Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie about Moscow project, BuzzFeed sources say. Secretary of State Pompeo is to meet with his North Korean counterpart. March for Life will kick off its annual rally.

News Brief: BuzzFeed Report, U.S.-North Korea Talks, March For Life

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