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The tweet that unleashed a torrent of stories of sexual assault

The tweet that unleashed a torrent of stories of sexual assault

Donald Trump talked about grabbing women's genitals. On Twitter, tens of thousands of women have told stories from the other side of sexual assault, sharing their stories with the hashtag #NotOkay.

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Listen: Theater Latte Da reviving 'Ragtime'

Listen: Theater Latte Da reviving 'Ragtime'

Theater Latte Da is keeping E.L. Doctorow's surprisingly relevant conversations about capitalism, police brutality, and immigration going with a staging of "Ragtime."
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A pediatrician's view of paid parental leave

A pediatrician's view of paid parental leave

Paternity leave can make a big difference in a dad's long-term engagement with the child, doctors find. Paid family leave also fosters breastfeeding and reduces the incidence of maternal depression.

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Watchdog: Staff issues affect care at reservation hospitals

The internal watchdog of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services blames the often-substandard quality of care at hospitals serving Native Americans on outdated equipment and technology, lack of resources and difficulty attracting and keeping skilled staff.

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Pakistan toughens penalties for 'honor' killings

Pakistan toughens penalties for 'honor' killings

Pakistani lawmakers have passed a new law closing a loophole that has allowed perpetrators of so-called "honor" killings to go free. Now, they will face a mandatory 25-year jail sentence.

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Fox News reporter: Sorry if 'tongue-in-cheek' Chinatown segment caused offense

Fox News reporter: Sorry if 'tongue-in-cheek' Chinatown segment caused offense

His critics say that instead of lampooning racist bigotry, the segment embodied it. Fox News' Jesse Watters says he is a political humorist and didn't mean for his report to be taken seriously.

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How film can grow to feature more black actors

How film can grow to feature more black actors

In the 88-year history of the Academy Awards only 14 black actors have won Oscars. Erika Howard and Gil Robertson discussed the ways film has evolved and where there is still room to grow.
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'I wasn't there to help': Dad with newborn struggles with lack of leave

'I wasn't there to help': Dad with newborn struggles with lack of leave

American mothers are working outside the home now more than in any other past generation. As a consequence, dads have greater household responsibility, especially when it comes to child-rearing.

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