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2015-11-28 Pope Talks to Africa About Poverty, Climate, Greed

It is the first time this Pope has been to Africa. Three countries, 19 speeches, and big issues to address.…

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2015-11-28 IS Terrorists Say They Attacked Bangladesh Shi’ite Mosque

The Islamic State terrorist group says it is responsible for an attack on a Shi'ite Muslim religious center in northern…

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2015-11-27 Americans Distrust Their Government, Poll Says

Most Americans don't have much trust in their government, says a new poll. Only 19 percent of Americans trust the government…

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2015-11-27 In Japanese, Onigiri Means Love and Comfort

In Japan, onigiri rice balls are more common than sushi. And in Japanese culture, making onigiri is a way to show love. "You…

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2015-11-26 Hackers Try to Steal Your Shopping Passwords

As the holiday shopping season begins, hackers are trying to trick users into revealing their private account information. Last week, hackers tried…

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2015-11-25 How US Gives Thanks: Food, Football, Parades

Here are some things Americans do on Thanksgiving: Eat a large meal. For 88 percent of Americans, the meal features…

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2015-11-26 Worries of Famine After Drought in Ethiopia

Drought and famine killed more than 400,000 people in Ethiopia in the early 1980s. The country’s government is seeking aid…

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2015-11-25 Beware of Exploding Turkeys, Say Health Officials

Ask the majority of Americans about the highlight of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and they think of oven-roasted turkey. But with the…

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2015-11-24 US Special Forces to Deploy to Syria ‘Soon’

American Special Forces will deploy to Syria soon, says the U.S. representative to the nations fighting Islamic State. Brett McGurk,…

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2015-11-24 Russian Fighter Jet Shot Down at Turkey-Syria Border

A Russian fighter jet was shot down along the border between Turkey and Syria on Tuesday. Russia said the plane…

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2015-11-24 Six Years Later, Philippines Attackers Still Not Punished

Six years after almost 60 people were killed in the southern Philippines during elections, no one has been sentenced to…

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2015-11-23 Macri Wins Argentina Presidential Election

Conservative Mauricio Macri has won Sunday's presidential election in Argentina. Macri held over 51 percent of the vote with 98…

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2015-11-23 Death Toll Rises After Landslide at Myanmar Jade Mine

At least 100 bodies have been recovered and 100 are still missing following a landslide near a jade mine in northern Myanmar…

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2015-11-23 Power Out in Crimea After Lines Blown Up

Crimea is trying to restore power after two of its main electricity lines were blown up Sunday. By late Sunday, power was…

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2015-11-23 Korea Celebrates Kimchi-Making Tradition

Some people will start to sweat just hearing the word "kimchi." Kimchi is made from a vegetable called cabbage. And it…

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