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The Salt

A World Of Flavors In A Single Dish: How Jewish Food Spread Across The Globe

Cooking legend Joan Nathan documents the worldwide reach of Jewish food in her new book, King Solomon's Table. One example is haroset, a Passover staple that's been adapted to suit many local tastes.

United Airlines airplanes sit on the tarmac March 15 at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The company is struggling with the public relations fallout from its violent removal of one of its passengers. Seth Wenig/AP hide caption

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How To Not Get Bumped From A Flight, And What You're Entitled To If You Are

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Charles Johnson (left) is a new city councilman in Baytown, Texas. Ryan Coonerty (right) knows that feeling well; he served in city government in Santa Cruz, Calif., for nearly a decade as a councilman and mayor. Courtesy of Charles Johnson; Crystal Birns/Courtesy of Ryan Coonerty hide caption

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'None Of These Votes Are Easy': Learning The Ropes On City Council

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Spinal Manipulation Can Alleviate Back Pain, Study Concludes

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A World Of Flavors In A Single Dish: How Jewish Food Spread Across The Globe

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (right) and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at an event at LaGuardia Community College in New York in January. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption

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Here's The Fine Print On The Country's Biggest-Ever Free College Plan

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White House Spokesman Stumbles Over Assad-Hitler Comparison

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Civilians With Severe Burns Treated At Texas Military Hospital

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Leo Brouwer went from being an orphan in Cuba to one of the most prolific Latin American composers alive today. Danay NĂ¡poles/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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'To Be Useful Is Something Incredible': Leo Brouwer Reflects On His Legacy

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