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Volunteers such as this woman — who's with a group that calls itself "Las Patronas" — throw bags of food and water to migrants in Veracruz, Mexico, who are headed toward the U.S.-Mexico border. Courtesy of Deborah Bonello hide caption
Metropolitan Opera General Manager Peter Gelb has warned union workers of a lockout if a contract deal isn't settled by July 31. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images hide caption
Medic First Refused His Silver Star — Then, 4 Decades Later, Accepted
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When weighing the risk of heart disease, how the numbers are presented to patients can make all the difference. iStockphoto hide caption
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, speaking before the start of the Virginia GOP Convention in Roanoke last month, has unveiled a new plan aimed at tackling poverty in America. Steve Helber/AP hide caption
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If you want to move beyond just numbers for your sequel titles, critic Bob Mondello says there are a few informal rules you need to follow. hide caption
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Volunteers such as this woman — who's with a group that calls itself "Las Patronas" — throw bags of food and water to migrants in Veracruz, Mexico, who are headed toward the U.S.-Mexico border. Courtesy of Deborah Bonello hide caption
The Death Clerk, And Other Details Of Last-Minute Execution Appeals
Issued in the midst of the Korean War, this cover makes clear that that even though styles may change, some topics have stayed constant: fashion, sports and scantily clad women. Courtesy of Esquire hide caption
When One Size Doesn't Fit All: A Man's Quest To Find An Extra-Small
Brothers and aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright walk together in 1910. National Archives/Getty Images hide caption