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Houdini's centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died
A century after his death, Harry Houdini remains an iconic figure of mystery, with new publications and events commemorating his enduring legacy as the world's most famous magician.
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Lawsuit accuses Education Department of throttling student debt cancellation
A new lawsuit filed by the AFT alleges that the Education Department has stalled thousands of public service loan forgiveness applications, trapping workers in years of unnecessary debt.
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3mMedieval Times embroiled in allegations of sexual harassment, animal abuse
Medieval Times faces intense national scrutiny following serious allegations of workplace misconduct, sexual harassment, labor violations, and animal mistreatment at several of its popular dinner theater locations.
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6mOn board a Spanish high-speed train in the aftermath of the system's latest catastrophe
Two deadly train collisions in nine months have severely shaken public confidence in Spain’s celebrated high-speed rail network, prompting government promises of reform and safety improvements.
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9mThis Jewish ex-cop will represent an Islamist party in Israel's newly elected parliament
Jewish former cop Yoav Segalovitz joins the Arab-led Ra’am party in Israel's parliament, aiming to bridge deep societal divides and promote unprecedented political cooperation between Jews and Arabs.
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9mIn 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle, desert and red tape. Now he's nearly home
After 28 years and 31,000 miles on foot, British adventurer Karl Bushby nears the end of his epic Goliath Expedition, facing an uncertain future as he prepares to settle down.