In Iraq, the dangerous search for truffles is worth the prize

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March 16, 2019

In Iraq, the dangerous search for truffles is worth the prize

Everything about the truffle exemplifies the food-as-challenge aspect of so many ingredients in the Iraqi cookbook.
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March 16, 2019

Scandal lays bare stress of elite college admissions process

Officials say parents have spent anywhere from $200,000 to $6.5 million to guarantee their children's admission.
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March 16, 2019

Italy probes possible poisoning of anti-Berlusconi witness

Imane Fadil testified against ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi during his trial.
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March 16, 2019

Grieving families given earth from Ethiopian crash site

Forensic DNA work on identifying remains has begun but may take six months to identify victims.
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March 16, 2019

Newer heart valves may allow more people to avoid having surgery

New studies suggest it's often better to have a new valve placed through a tube into an artery.
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March 16, 2019

French protesters riot in Paris, accuse Macron of ‘hot air’

Saturday marked the 4-month anniversary of the yellow vest movement.
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March 16, 2019

When gunman advanced on New Zealand mosque, one man ran at him

Abdul Aziz, armed with a credit card machine, led gunman Brenton Tarrant on a cat-and-mouse chase before scaring him away.
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March 16, 2019

Vermont state trooper revived after apparent drug exposure

Fellow troopers administered an overdose-reversal drug after the officer became ill following a traffic stop.
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March 16, 2019

Trump downplays white nationalism threat after New Zealand massacre

The president expressed sympathy for the 49 victims, but when asked if he thought it was a rising threat around the world, said 'I don't really.'
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March 16, 2019

U.S. eliminates 5-year tourist visa for Cubans

Cubans will now be forced to make another trip to a third country like Mexico or Panama every time they want to visit the U.S.