Rachel Treisman
Stories
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Race & Identity
This New Canadian Holiday Reflects On The Legacy Of Indigenous Residential Schools
The holiday commemorates the roughly 150,000 Indigenous children who were taken from their families and forced to attend boarding schools in an effort to assimilate them into Canadian society.
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Music
What's An Unreleased John Lennon Tape Worth? Nearly $60K, According To This Bidder
The 33-minute recording captures Lennon and Yoko Ono talking to student journalists during their 1970 stay in Denmark. He also sings "Radio Peace," a song that is not believed to exist anywhere else.
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Food
Thousands Of Pounds Of DiGiorno Frozen Pizza Have Been Recalled Over Allergy Concerns
The Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza product carton may actually contain frozen three-meat pizza, which is made with textured soy protein, an allergen that may not be reflected on the label.
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National
Officials Are Investigating A Fire At The National Susan B. Anthony Museum And House
The damage was limited to the back porch of the historic house, where suffragist Susan B. Anthony lived in the 19th century. The Rochester Fire Department is investigating the source of the blaze.
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Health
Meet The First 2 Black Women To Be Inducted Into The National Inventors Hall Of Fame
Dr. Patricia Bath transformed cataract surgery and fought to eradicate preventable blindness. Marian Croak pioneered the technology behind audio and video conferencing and text-to-donate services.
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National
New York May Use The National Guard To Replace Unvaccinated Health Care Workers
The state's vaccine mandate for hospital and nursing home workers takes effect on Monday, and officials are bracing for staffing shortages. Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a plan for filling them.
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National
A Florida Lawmaker Is Proposing A Restrictive Texas-Style Abortion Bill
The bill would ban most abortions as early as around 6 weeks, allow people to sue anyone who helps end a pregnancy after that point and fine physicians $10,000 for each such abortion they perform.
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National
With A Spotlight On Gabby Petito, The Parents Of 2 Missing Black Men Call For Action
The families of Jelani Day and Daniel Robinson, both Black men in their 20s, are continuing their push for answers in the weeks and months after their disappearances.
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Movies
A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'
Georgian chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili is suing Netflix for defamation. At issue is a line in the show's final episode that falsely says she hadn't played against male opponents.
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National
Key Facts About The U.S. Latino Population To Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month
The Pew Research Center has been tracking key facts and figures on U.S. Latinos for years. Here are some of the latest highlights.