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Afghan-American translator Waheed Kazenpoor translates for U.S. forces as they speak with a local during a Afghan-U.S. patrol in an area frequented by Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan on Sept. 28, 2009. Brennan Linsley/AP hide caption

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In Refugee-Resettlement Debate, Former Soldier Wants To Put Translators First

After troops returned home from Afghanistan, many translators who worked with them became targets and were forced to flee. A former Marine is now trying to help his former translator get to the U.S.

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Impressions Brought Back From My First Africa Trip With The Pope

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Afghan-American translator Waheed Kazenpoor translates for U.S. forces as they speak with a local during a Afghan-U.S. patrol in an area frequented by Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan on Sept. 28, 2009. Brennan Linsley/AP hide caption

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In Refugee-Resettlement Debate, Former Marine Wants To Put Translators First

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The Bus Stop: "Finns respect the privacy and personal space of others, and expect the same in return. We tend not to sit down next to anyone if another seat is available. When talking to a Finn, don't stand too close — unless you want to see a Finn slowly edging backwards." Courtesy of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland hide caption

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With New Nordic Emojis, Give Your Texts That Finnishing Touch

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With New Nordic Emojis, Give Your Texts That Finnishing Touch

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Return of the Tender Lover, Babyface's new album, his first solo collection of originals in a decade, is out now. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Babyface Remembers Slow Dancing, Old Crushes And His First Song

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