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French Protesters Rally in Last Angry Push Before Pension Bill Vote
Many believe the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 will pass Parliament, and they are looking beyond the vote to fight on.
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Retrial Ordered for Americans Convicted in Italian Officer’s Killing
The case of the two men, Finnegan Elder and Gabriel Natale Hjorth, who were both sentenced to more than two decades in prison, will now be sent to a new appeals court.
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After 12 Years, Japan Will Welcome a South Korean Leader to Tokyo
The visit, the first of its kind in 12 years, is the latest sign of a diplomatic thaw. North Korea launched a missile hours before the countries’ leaders were to meet.
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Short Films in Focus: My Dudus
When we take ownership of a housepet, we do so with the understanding that the relationship cannot last forever. Eventually, nature must take its course and the unconditional love we receive from this addition to the household must end. In some cases, after a period of months or years, we choose to repeat the process…
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Ted Lasso Wonders Whether He’s Outstayed His Welcome in Season Three
“I wonder what the heck I’m still doing here,” muses folksy coach and nicecore avatar Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) near the start of his show’s third (and potentially final?) season. It’s a fair question for both character and show: Three seasons in, Ted doesn’t seem to know much more about European-style football than he did…
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A Butter-Poached Shrimp Recipe as Satisfying as Scampi
Nix the garlic (gasp!) for coriander seeds and a dollop of dill-speckled mayo for a subtle, speedy dish that’s all about the shrimp.
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Brother bills us for dinner he hosted. Carolyn Hax readers give advice.
Carolyn Hax readers advise a reader whose brother and his wife prepared dinner for the family and served them a bill at the end.
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Chipotle’s chicken al pastor is a tasty nod to the real deal
Chipotle’s latest limited-time offering may be the best evidence yet that the Mexican dish, by way of Lebanon, has officially entered the mainstream.
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7 recipes for St. Patrick’s Day that aren’t corned beef
Celebrate the world-famous Irish holiday with these warm, welcoming dishes and cocktails.
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Crustacean defamation? Maine lobstermen sue aquarium over do-not-eat list.
Industry groups filed a defamation lawsuit against the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation after it said the lobster industry poses a threat to right whales.