The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling, and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness.

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The copyrights of thousands of 20th-century films, books, compositions and sound recordings expire on Jan. 1, making them ...

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Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making this annual list since 2010. Big, small, inspirational, silly — what these items have in common is that they are all wonderful and brought her joy.

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Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message urged "all people of all nations" to find courage "to silence the sounds of ...

Street gangs forced the General Hospital in Port-au-Prince to close earlier this year. As journalists gathered to cover its ...

In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture.

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Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also ...