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A ‘mainstreaming of bigotry’ as white extremism reveals its global reach
In the aftermath of the New Zealand mosque shootings, experts who monitor hate groups say violent white extremism is on the rise and is the most prominent threat.
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Ethiopians hold mass funeral ceremony for crash victims
Thousands mourned the Ethiopian plane crash victims on Sunday, accompanying 17 empty caskets draped in the national flag through the streets of the capital.
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Number of dead rises to 50 in New Zealand mass shooting
Another 50 people were injured in the shootings. Of those injured, 36 people are hospitalized, with two in critical condition.
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Girls, women share stories of empowerment during Philly summit
Approximately 300 to 350 women and girls attended the summit hosted by the Philadelphia Commission for Women.
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As families learn fates of loved ones, New Zealand mourns Christchurch victims
The New Zealand Red Cross has published a list of missing persons on its website.
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African American Chamber of Commerce names interim president
African American Chamber of Commerce board member Malcolm Ingram has been named interim president.
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Women’s fight against sexual harassment didn’t start with #MeToo
While the success of #MeToo testifies to the power of social media, as a scholar who studies feminism, I know it’s not the first movement of its kind.
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Paris investigators start studying Ethiopian jet’s recorder
Investigators have started studying the cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Ethiopian Airlines jet.
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Let’s do the numbers on St. Patrick’s Day
American consumers are expected to spend $5.6 billion on the holiday — approximately $40.1 per person — but lower than last year’s record-breaking spending.
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American Muslims deal with being targets of hate
Harris Zafar, the national spokesman for the Ahmadiyya Muslim communities, delivered a message of tolerance in response to the slaughter of fellow Muslims in two mosques.
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Why is it typically cooler along the coast during unseasonably warm days?
It’s courtesy of the sea breeze effect.
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Five reasons Pa.’s school property taxes are so hard to kill
A 66-year-old homeowner in Schuylkill County wanted to know what keeps these taxes in force. We looked into it.
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New Zealand mosque attacks spark outrage, fuel concern over Islamophobia
Muslim leaders said the mass shooting was evidence of a rising tide of violent Islamophobia.
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Spring’s almost here: Ospreys begin returning to the Jersey Shore
In recent days, ospreys, also known as fish hawks, were spotted in Ocean County and as far north as the Meadowlands.
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Under new chief, Wilmington police aim to win back community’s trust
With new strategies, Wilmington police are working to rebuild trust with the community. As that’s happened, violent crime has dropped dramatically.
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