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Leah Chase, The 'Queen Of Creole Cuisine,' Dies At 96
As executive chef and co-owner of Dooky Chase's restaurant, Chase made the eatery a hub for the African American community of New Orleans and a meeting place for pioneers of the civil rights movement.
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World
Massive Cruise Ship Crashes Into Port In Venice, Injuring At Least 5
It lost control after engine failure and slammed into a tourist boat and dock. The crash adds to growing criticism of cruise ships in the historic Italian city, risking harm to its infrastructure.
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National
What We Know About The Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Victims
Most of the victims were city employees, and many worked as engineers, account clerks or administrative assistants. Suspected gunman DeWayne Craddock was also a longtime municipal employee.
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National
A U.S. Army Tweet Asking 'How Has Serving Impacted You?' Got An Agonizing Response
In response to the May 23 tweet, thousands of veterans and their loved ones shared stories of trauma, depression, illness, sexual assault and suicide.
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World
Taiwan Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage With A Mass Wedding Banquet
More than 1,000 people participated in the banquet, where 20 couples were married. Taiwan passed legislation this month recognizing same-sex marriages on the island.
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National
San Francisco Police Union Demands Chief's Resignation Over Raid Of Journalist's Home
The union said Chief William Scott deceived the author of the search warrant about freelancer Bryan Carmody's press status. "A true leader accepts responsibility," it said.
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National
Teenager Is Latest Migrant Child To Die In U.S. Custody
The 16-year-old boy was found unresponsive after a routine welfare check at a facility near the U.S. border with Mexico. He was the fifth migrant child since December to die after being detained.
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National
San Francisco Considers Ban On Government's Use Of Facial Recognition Technology
The city is home to some of the world's largest technology companies, but it may ban the use of facial recognition software by police and city agencies.
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Food
Philando Castile's Mother Wipes Out School Lunch Debt, Continuing Son's Legacy
Valerie Castile's $8,000 gift to a Minnesota high school wiped out lunch debts for about 100 students. Her son, a cafeteria worker who often bought lunch for needy kids, was killed by police in 2016.
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Progressive Christian Writer Rachel Held Evans Dies At 37
Progressive Christian writer and speaker Rachel Held Evans has died at the age of 37.