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Refugees find freedom, fresh start in Spokane
The Spokesman-ReviewWith midnight approaching, three weary travelers shuffle down the ramp past airport security to the baggage claim. The 5-year-old girl grips her mother's hand and tries to hide behind her as a Middle Eastern woman greets them -- their only link to their...Tags: United Nations, Refugee, South Africa, Rentals, Immigration
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Madison hunter to import black rhino trophy into U.S. for first time in 30 years
The Wisconsin State JournalDavid K. Reinke says he's committed to saving the endangered black rhinoceros. So the Madison businessman traveled to Namibia, where he contributed about $200,000 to a trust fund there -- and shot and killed a black rhino. Reinke said killing the...Tags: Environmental Issues, Conservation, Elections, Endangered Species, World Wildlife Fund
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A history of genocide, as intriguingly told by imperfect actors
Oral histories are only as good as their sources. So the amateur actors researching the systematic extermination of the Herero tribe of Namibia by German colonial occupiers in and around 1907 have a crippling problem. These well-meaning thespians,...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Massacres, Genocide, Hate Crimes, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Facets of Africa, now on Chicago stages
The Midwest is often accused of parochialism — and Chicago theater assumed to be preoccupied with dysfunctional American families. But there has been the distinct flavor of Africa in the air these last few weeks. Chicago theaters have offered a...
Tags: Concerts, Music, Arts and Culture, Broadway Theater, Theater
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Africa offers big-game hunters exotic options
If fiftysomething basketball players can spend thousands of dollars on fantasy camps with the likes of Coach K and MJ, if golfers make similar pilgrimages to the sport's birthplace in Scotland, why shouldn't hunters do the same at exotic venues in Africa?...Tags: Lion (animal), South Africa, Interior Policy, Personal Weapon Control, Hunting
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First day of school a big hit, though a bit late
What a difference a week can make. From an earthquake to a hurricane to an extra two days of summer vacation, school is finally in session! A First-Day Celebration at Cedarmere Elementary happened on the third day, but parents and teachers alike were just...Tags: PTA, Colleges and Universities, Education, Dyslexia
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World's Cheetah Population In Danger
PIX11.comBusch Gardens Tampa was New York with a very special animal ambassador a 13-week old cheetah cub named Kasi and animal educator Christine Charlick, to discuss the threatened cheetah population, steps that are being taken to halt the decline of the...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Busch Gardens Tampa, Travel, Busch Gardens Orlando, Cat (animal)
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Win the FOX Rocks Lunchbox!
Sign up to win the Fox Rocks Lunchbox! K-Mack announces a new winner every Monday and Thursday at 10am drawn from all entries. We visit the winner at work and deliver the coveted FOX ROCKS LUNCH BOX, filled with great prizes every Tuesday and Friday...Tags: Sony Corp., Portugal, Czech Republic, Nauru, Russia
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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt donate $2 million to African wildlife sanctuary
Ministry of GossipAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt donated $2 million to an African wildlife sanctuary after a Christmas stay there with the kids. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt donated the money through the Jolie-Pitt Foundation in the name of daughter Shiloh, born in Namibia..... -
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