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After Allegations Of Toxic Culture, Southern Poverty Law Center Tries To Move Forward

Karen Baynes-Dunning is the interim director of the Southern Poverty Law Center. Courtesy of the Southern Poverty Law Center hide caption

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After Allegations Of Toxic Culture, Southern Poverty Law Center Tries To Move Forward

"I'm acknowledging the fact that we didn't pay attention to the internal culture," says interim President Karen Baynes-Dunning.

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News Brief: Notre Dame, Asylum-Seekers, Indonesia Election

by David Greene , Steve Inskeep

News Brief: Notre Dame, Asylum-Seekers, Indonesia Election

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Return to Blackness (For GB) The Acorn

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Middle East

In Post-ISIS Iraq, Volunteering Can Quickly Become An Act Of Rebellion

by Jane Arraf

In Post-ISIS Iraq, Volunteering Can Quickly Become An Act Of Rebellion

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After Allegations Of Toxic Culture, Southern Poverty Law Center Tries To Move Forward

by Debbie Elliott

After Allegations Of Toxic Culture, Southern Poverty Law Center Tries To Move Forward

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National Security

U.S.-Turkey Rift Centers On Russian Missile Defense System

by David Welna

U.S.-Turkey Rift Centers On Russian Missile Defense System

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Refuse to Lose Necro

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Study Examined Germ Levels In Men's Beards Versus Dogs

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NHL Playoffs: Blue Jackets Sweep Lightning In 4 Games

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Hidden Brain: America's Changing Attitudes Toward Gay People

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Terrestrial Tapestries Johnathan Elias, Sarah Trevino

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Politics

Trump Administration Rolls Out Plan Aimed At Deterring Asylum-Seekers

by Joel Rose

Trump Administration Rolls Out Plan Aimed At Deterring Asylum-Seekers

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Europe

Project To Rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral Could Take Decades

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Europe

London Protesters Pressure British Government To Address Climate Change

by Frank Langfitt

London Protesters Pressure British Government To Address Climate Change

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Text Messages Show State's Attorney Closely Followed Smollett Case

by Rob Wildeboer

Text Messages Show State's Attorney Closely Followed Smollett Case

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Indiana Teachers Stage Protests To Spotlight Low Wages

by Jeanie Lindsay

Indiana Teachers Stage Protests To Spotlight Low Wages

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Asia

Heading Into Indonesia's Election, Islamic Fundamentalism Gains Traction

by Julie McCarthy

Heading Into Indonesia's Election, Islamic Fundamentalism Gains Traction

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After Boeing Crashes, More People Want Help Taming Fear Of Flying

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After Boeing Crashes, More People Want Help Taming Fear Of Flying

by Jasmine Garsd

After Boeing Crashes, More People Want Help Taming Fear Of Flying

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French Woman Sets Marathon Record Running In High Heels

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Book News & Features

Victor Hugo's 'Hunchback Of Notre Dame' Immortalized French Cathedral

by Andrew Lapin

Victor Hugo's 'Hunchback Of Notre Dame' Immortalized French Cathedral

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The Bells of Notre Dame - Instrumental Stephen Schwartz, Alan Menken

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God Help the Outcasts Stephen Schwartz, Alan Menken, Steven Kelly

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Religion

Fire-Ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral Stirs Emotions Worldwide

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Law

Release Of Redacted Version Of Mueller Report Expected Thursday

by Ryan Lucas

Release Of Redacted Version Of Mueller Report Expected Thursday

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