What do Russian papers say about sanctions?

As the EU announces new penalties, Steve Rosenberg looks at what Russian media has to say.

World Cup play-off semi-final: Scotland v Ukraine - what to expect from traumatised visitors

Half the squad have not played competitively since December, but Ukraine have some top players and will be driven by an enhanced sense of patriotism.

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Students accuse lecturer of sharing Russia war lies

Academics have been criticised for spreading misinformation about the war in Ukraine on social media.

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Why the Police Took 78 Minutes to Stop the Uvalde Gunman

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Iran building collapse: Protesters turn on government over disaster

Nightly protests continue as Iranians seethe, a week after the deadliest building collapse in years.

The Start of Summer

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Samuel Kanu: Nigeria's Methodist Church leader kidnapped

Samuel Kanu was taken in the south-east where separatists have been agitating for a breakaway state.

Top Gun: Maverick gives Tom Cruise first $100m opening weekend

Top Gun: Maverick is officially Tom Cruise's fastest-selling movie since War of the Worlds in 2005.

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Ivan Perisic: Inter winger set for Tottenham medical

Inter winger Ivan Perisic is set to have a medical at Tottenham on Monday and is expected to join the club on a two-year deal.

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Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine may soon get US long-range MLRS rocket system

The US looks set to send the weaponry, but Russia warns it would be a provocative escalation.

England v New Zealand: Matty Potts - the confident kid on the brink of his Test debut

From the confident kid fighting team-mates to the brink of a Test debut at Lord's, BBC Sport looks into the making of Matty Potts.

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What America Needs Is a Liberalism That Builds

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Liverpool v Real Madrid: Champions League final kick-off delayed for 'security reasons'

Liverpool want an investigation into the "unacceptable issues" faced by fans which led to their Champions League final against Real Madrid being delayed.

Lester Piggott: A record-breaking jockey with ruthless will to win

Jockey Lester Piggott rewrote the record books and became a racing icon in a remarkable life which included a spell of imprisonment.

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Stop Pretending All Books Are Written in English

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Film fan watches 1,000 movies in coronavirus lockdown

Movie fan Phil Watts completed the feat, which sometimes involved seven films a day, in lockdown.

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Bardney Festival: The UK's answer to Woodstock that almost never was

A big idea, star-studded line-up and the battle to get them on stage.

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What Gun Violence Does to Our Mental Health

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What Canada Doesn’t Know About Its Guns

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Ukrainian Orthodox Church Breaks With Moscow Over War

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Chelsea sale: Todd Boehly consortium set to complete deal on Monday

Chelsea say a "final and definitive agreement" was entered into on Friday night to sell the club to the consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly.

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Uvalde, Texas

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Uvalde shooting: Texas police change key details as criticism mounts

Questions remain over why officers took more than an hour to storm the school and stop the attack.

Aryan Khan: Drug charges dropped against Shah Rukh Khan's son

The anti-drug agency cleared Aryan Khan in the case, saying "no drugs have been found" on him.

Depeche Mode: Pet Shop Boys lead tributes to late keyboardist Andy Fletcher

The synth-pop duo call the keyboardist, who died this week aged 60, "warm, friendly and funny".

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Zelensky warns that Russia plans to reduce Ukraine’s east ‘to ashes.’

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Biloela family: Australia frees asylum seekers after public outcry

The Tamil asylum seekers had been detained since 2018 - a move that infuriated their Queensland town.

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Y la COVID-19 sigue aquí

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Venezia FC: Why Italian side are the 'world's most fashionable football club'

BBC Sport visits Venezia FC - dubbed "the world's most fashionable football club" by GQ magazine - to learn more about the set of kits that have spread the club's name worldwide.

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Ella Fitzgerald and the Lasting Power of Childhood Icons

By BY WESLEY MORRIS, ELYSSA DUDLEY, HANS BUETOW, SASHA WEISS AND MARION LOZANO from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/GeoJsfW

Monkeypox: First case confirmed in Wales

Public Health Wales confirms a case of monkeypox but says overall risk to the general public is low.

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Texas shooting: Uvalde tragedy opens painful memories for Sandy Hook parents

"Because it is so hauntingly similar to what happened at Sandy Hook School, it hit closer to home."

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Covid: Nearly 4,000 maskless London passengers hit with fines

Compulsory face coverings were reinstated amid rising concerns about the Omicron variant in November.

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¿Los noctámbulos tienen posibilidades de volverse madrugadores?

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Chelsea's Emma Hayes & Sam Kerr win FA Women's Super League awards

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes is named FA Women's Super League manager of the season and striker Sam Kerr is awarded player of the season.

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The deadliest U.S. school shooting in a decade shakes a rural Texas city.

By BY VICTORIA KIM, MIKE IVES AND EDGAR SANDOVAL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9p1vKtN

Assessing Nicola Sturgeon's record 2,743 days at the top

She is the face and focal point of Scottish politics - but what has the country's longest serving first minister achieved?

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Ukraine war: Russia's jailed Navalny attacks invasion as judge rejects appeal

Russia's prominent opposition figure condemns a war "built on lies" as he faces many more years in jail.

Kurt Zouma: West Ham defender pleads guilty to kicking and slapping cat

West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma admits kicking and slapping his pet cat in a video that also showed him saying "I swear I'll kill it".

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Wayne Couzens denies four counts of indecent exposure

The alleged offences are said to have taken place in the months before Sarah Everard's murder.

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Luc Besson: French director cleared of rape charges by Paris court

The director of The Big Blue and Nikita was accused of repeatedly raping actress Sand Van Roy.

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Nation asked to sing Sweet Caroline for the Queen

Neil Diamond's 53-year-old hit was chosen by listeners of Zoe Ball's Radio 2 Breakfast show.

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El precio de la libertad

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Jesse Lingard: West Ham enquire about Manchester United player

West Ham United make an enquiry about Jesse Lingard, whose Manchester United contract expires at the end of next month.

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China and Taiwan: A really simple guide

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is seen at state funeral not wearing a mask

The North Korean leader attends the funeral of a top military official as the country faces a Covid outbreak.

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Buffalo’s Children Confront the Reality of Racist Hate

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Biden says China 'flirting with danger' over Taiwan

The US leader vowed to defend Taiwan if China attacked, likening such a move to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Biden says China 'flirting with danger' over Taiwan

The US leader vowed to defend Taiwan if China attacked, likening such a move to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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These 90-Year-Old Runners Have Some Advice for You

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Professor Brian Cox: Maybe humans are the Martians

The renowned physicist reflects on whether civilisation, like us, exists in other galaxies.

World Rugby Sevens: England and Argentina criticised over two-minute try

England and Argentina are criticised over a long delay before scoring a try that helps both sides progress from their World Rugby Sevens men's group in Toulouse.

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How My Father, Ronald Reagan, Grappled With Abortion

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Floods in Bangladesh and India affect millions

At least 50 people are dead after some areas are battered by widespread flooding and landslides.

National security was a prime focus, even with little distance between the parties.

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Covid in North Korea: No response to US vaccine offer

On a visit to the region, President Joe Biden said the US could provide Covid-19 jabs "immediately".

Indiana Jones fan's Suffolk treasure find 'largest' Claudius reign hoard

Experts say George Ridgway's find may be the biggest precious metal hoard from Claudius I's time.

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Watching Members of the Royal Family Shake Hands and Then Shake More Hands

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Tornado in Germany injures 43 people, police say

Officials said the tornado cut a path of destruction during violent storms in the west of the country.

Russia, aiming to reopen Mariupol’s port, works to demine it.

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1 Million Deaths, 13 Last Messages

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The U.S. and Australia are similar, but their pandemic death rates point to very different cultures of trust.

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Pitch invasions & violence: Jurgen Klopp & Eddie Howe 'worried' about safety

BBC Sport recaps a week of pitch invasions and violence in football as managers express concerns for safety.

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Man Gets 24 Years for Starting Wildfire That Killed California Condors

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Argentina found guilty of massacre of Qom and Moqoit people

A landmark court case orders historical reparations for the killing of more than 400 people in 1924.

John Shuttleworth cave concert abandoned due to cliff rescue

A walker got lost, slipped and was left clinging to a tree 100ft (30m) above the cave entrance.

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Canada's indigenous leaders ask for royal apology

Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee will end on Thursday.

Pressure builds on Rishi Sunak to act now on living costs

The CBI and the TUC urge the government to help the "hardest hit" as inflation soars.

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Golden State’s Andrew Wiggins Isn’t Who You Thought He Was

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Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history

The default comes as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years.

Jofra Archer: England pace bowler to miss summer with back injury

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss the entire season after suffering a stress fracture of the lower back.

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Cyclist abandons race after popping cork in eye

Biniam Girmay is forced to abandon the Giro d'Italia one day after making history as the first black African winner of a Grand Tour stage.

What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?

UK inflation is rising at 9%, its fastest rate for 40 years, and could go even higher.

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Weekly Accessible Learning Activities: Dog Walker, Inner Critic, Immigration History

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Scott Morrison crashes into a boy during football match

Scott Morrison was playing five-a-side on the campaign trail ahead of Australia's election on Saturday.

Qianlong-period Chinese vase, kept in kitchen, could fetch £150k

The blue-glazed vase was created for the court of the Qianlong Emperor, auctioneers say.

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Dan Walker's memorable BBC Breakfast moments

Dan hosted his final edition of BBC Breakfast this morning, six years after joining the programme.

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Save these dates on the midterm primary calendar.

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Colombian robbery victim crashes car into thieves

The thieves stole a watch and mobile phone before the victim drove into them in his convertible.

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What higher interest rates could mean for jobs.

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Tom Harrison: ECB chief executive to step down in June

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison will step down in June.

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Afghan resistance attack Taliban, sparking reprisals in Panjshir

The attack reportedly killed a number of Taliban fighters in a resistance stronghold in the north.

Why Shanghai has abandoned its ‘relaxed’ approach to Covid

Shanghai is now under strict lockdown, in marked contrast to its previous strategy to tackle Covid.

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Tiger Woods at US PGA: American feeling 'stronger' than at Masters

Tiger Woods returns to Southern Hills, where he won the 2007 US PGA Championship, feeling "stronger" than during last month's Masters.

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Ukraine Coverage

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Ukraine Eurovision win: Presenter hosting from bunker jumps for joy

Timur Miroshnychenko tells BBC Breakfast he hopes the country will be able to host next year.

Ukraine Eurovision win: Presenter hosting from bunker jumps for joy

Timur Miroshnychenko tells BBC Breakfast he hopes the country will be able to host next year.

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MOTD Rewind: Watch Son Heung-min's Puskas award-winning goal for Tottenham against Burnley

Watch Son Heung-min's spectacular Puskas award-winning goal for Tottenham against Burnley in 2019 from all the angles.

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¿Hasta dónde llegarías cuando un ser querido tiene una enfermedad terminal?

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Chelsea: Police name woman who died with her three dogs

The 41-year-old was walking her three golden retrievers when they were hit by a car, police say.

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A Mini-Russia Gets Squeezed by War

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Saudi Aramco: Oil giant sees profits jump as prices surge

The state-owned Saudi Aramco is currently the world's most valuable company due to soaring oil prices.

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Custom-made brace helps heal baby giraffe

Vets in San Diego, California, came up with a creative solution to treat a young calf's limb disorder.

What to Do This Weekend

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Monkeypox: Two more confirmed cases of viral infection

The individuals live together but are not linked to the case announced on 7 May, health agency says.

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From Streets to Rallies, Truckers and Supporters Weigh Conservative Candidates

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India bans most wheat exports, adding to concerns of global food insecurity.

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Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

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To Survive, Some Afghans Sift Through Deadly Remnants of Old Wars

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Building Fire in India’s Capital Leaves Dozens Dead

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Invitation to DeSantis Creates Clash at a Jewish Museum

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Sri Lanka economy crisis to get worse before it gets better, PM says

Sri Lanka's new PM tells the BBC the country's dire economic crisis will get worse before it gets better.

Whirlwind halts game in Peru

Watch the moment a dust whirlwind interrupts a football match in Peru, forcing the players of Semillero and San Andres to take evasive action as it tears across the pitch.

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A Punk Feminist Escapes Russia and More: The Week in Narrated Articles

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Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details

The billionaire tweeted that he wanted to see more information on spam and fake accounts.

Starling Bank boss hopes banking is becoming less sexist

The banking boss says women in business have been treated like "boiled eggs" - too hard or too soft.

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Ted Hankey: Former darts champion jailed for sexual assault

Ted Hankey was filmed pinning down his victim before assaulting her "with an air of entitlement".

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As Palestinians mourn a slain journalist, Abbas awards her a top honor.

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Biden to order federal flags to fly at half-staff as the U.S. Covid toll nears one million.

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United States passes one million Covid deaths

It's the highest total in the world - but the WHO thinks the true death toll may be higher elsewhere.

Record number of polluters set CO2 emissions targets

The number of big firms setting climate targets reaches a 'critical mass' say UN-backed researchers.

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Dundee United v Celtic: Visitors aim to make it 'special night' by securing title

Manager Ange Postecoglou wants Celtic to make it a "special night" for their fans on Wednesday by clinching the Scottish Premiership title.

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4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia

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Dorset Council sorry for 'snotty green' harbour colour scheme

Dorset Council says it will correct the "mix up" with the walkway's new surface.

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A longtime Moscow ally, Bulgaria is taking a stand over the war.

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Tui warns no last minute deals as holiday bookings surge

The holiday company says bookings for summer holidays are to "almost reach" pre-pandemic levels.

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Shiv Kumar Sharma: The maestro who straddled classical and popular music

Sharma was credited with converting the santoor into a major instrument of Indian classical music.

Jamie Wallis MP pleads not guilty to traffic offences

The Tory MP faces charges including failing to stop and failing to report a road traffic collision.

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For French Military, War in Ukraine Prompts a Shift in Focus

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The tuk-tuk garden beating the heat in India

An Indian tuk-tuk driver's innovative method to beat the heat has gone viral on social media.

Queen's Speech: What is it and why is it important?

The Queen's Speech is on 10 May, but what is it and why is it important?

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The Unseen Trauma of America’s Drone Pilots

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Cuba's Saratoga Hotel: Firefighters search rubble after blast

A powerful blast which officials think was caused by a gas tanker tore through the hotel on Friday.

Hay-fever pill shortage hits High Street chemists

Stocks of brands such as Piriton are affected by an industry-wide shortage of a key ingredient.

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Sri Lanka crisis: Pro-government supporters attack protesters in Colombo

Police are deployed as ruling party supporters attack crowds protesting at the economic crisis.

Women's Super League: How Chelsea overcame injuries, Covid & pressure to win title

Coming from behind on the final day of the season to clinch the title by a point was typical of a Chelsea side who just cannot stop winning trophies.

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Ed Koch’s Secret

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There Is a TikTok Challenge We All Need to Face Up To

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The Sunday Read: ‘It Was Just a Kayaking Trip. Until It Upended Our Lives.’

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America, Unmasked

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Dementia Is a Place Where My Mother Lives. It Is Not Who She Is.

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