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Targeted To Teens, A German Play About ISIS Stokes Fear, Teaching Opportunities

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Targeted To Teens, A German Play About ISIS Stokes Fear, Teaching Opportunities

A play based on the experiences of one of the few journalists to have reported from behind ISIS lines is causing controversy. Critics are wary of how students will receive the sensitive themes.

Fidel Castro's Role In Restoring Diplomatic Relations, If Any, Is Up For Debate

by Michele Kelemen

Fidel Castro's Role In Restoring Diplomatic Relations, If Any, Is Up For Debate

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A Beirut Communist Community 'Living At The End Of An Era'

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A Beirut Communist Community 'Living At The End Of An Era'

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Trump Foreign Policy Outlook

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The Dopeness

Rule Change Could Push Hospitals To Tell Patients About Nursing Home Quality

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Rule Change Could Push Hospitals To Tell Patients About Nursing Home Quality

by Jordan Rau

Rule Change Could Push Hospitals To Tell Patients About Nursing Home Quality

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Louisiana Veteran Flood Victims Still Find Recovery Programs Tough To Navigate

by Eve Troeh

Louisiana Veteran Flood Victims Still Find Recovery Programs Tough To Navigate

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Once Unwelcome News, Her Daughter's Outing Opened Door For A New Love

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Once Unwelcome News, Her Daughter's Outing Opened Door For A New Love

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Once Unwelcome News, Her Daughter's Outing Opened Door For A New Love

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Do 'Hipster Cooking Gadgets' Spoil Comfort Of Cooking?

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Neon & Aluminum E*vax

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Images (3), for piano, Set I, L. 110 [I. Reflets dans l'eau]

What's The Difference Between This Puzzle And Director Werner Herzog?

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What's The Difference Between This Puzzle And Director Werner Herzog?

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What's The Difference Between This Puzzle And Director Werner Herzog?

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Long Unseen By Readers, H.G. Wells Ghost Story Finally Debuts In Print

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Long Unseen By Readers, H.G. Wells Ghost Story Finally Debuts In Print

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Why Mary Halvorson Sounds Like No Other Guitarist

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Why Mary Halvorson Sounds Like No Other Guitarist

by Joel Rose

Why Mary Halvorson Sounds Like No Other Guitarist

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Away With You Mary Halvorson

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Can I V? Mary Halvorson and Noel Akchote

Trump Transition Update

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After Republicans' Redistricting Gains, Democratic State Legislatures Look To Compete

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CDC Study: Babies Of Mothers With Zika Didn't Show Symptoms For Months

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Offal Waffle Little People

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Silver

Castro's Cuba: Bay Of Pigs As A 'Fascinating And Important' Failed Endeavor

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How Technology Helped Martin Luther Change Christianity

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Religion

How Technology Helped Martin Luther Change Christianity

by Tom Gjelten

How Technology Helped Martin Luther Change Christianity

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Parallels

Targeted To Teens, A German Play About ISIS Stokes Fear, Teaching Opportunities

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Targeted To Teens, A German Play About ISIS Stokes Fear, Teaching Opportunities

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Moma Four Tet

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Tamaghis Tied + Tickled Trio

National

Fake News Surge Pins D.C. Pizzeria As Home To Child-Trafficking

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Author Interviews

Julia Baird Paints A Stronger, More Likable 'Victoria The Queen'

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Obituaries

Actor Ron Glass Dies At Age 71

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Rokia Traoré's Commitment To Her Culture

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Music Interviews

Rokia Traoré's Commitment To Her Culture

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Amour Rokia Traoré

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Saro (For My Brother Boubacar)

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