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A general view of the stars above Sycamore Gap prior to the Perseid Meteor Shower above Hadrian's Wall near Bardon Mill, England, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)

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49 saplings from famous UK tree that was illegally chopped down will be shared to mark anniversary
By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press
Fri,09/27/24-6:19AM , 88 Reads
LONDON (AP) — It's been a year since a sycamore tree that stood high and proud near the Roman landmark of Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England was inexplicably chopped down, triggering a wave of shock and disbelief across the U.K., even among those who had never seen it up close.
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This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Fennel and Brussels Sprouts Salad. (Milk Street via AP)

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Wintry spin on tabbouleh makes a stellar Thanksgiving side
By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL - Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street
Mon,11/21/22-6:21AM , 88 Reads
Though classic tabbouleh leans summery, with tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs, a seasonal spin on the nutty grain dish turns it into an easy Thanksgiving side.
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First grader Amora Speid, left, stretches out during classes at Chimborazo Elementary School Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Richmond, Va. The Richmond school district, which includes Chimborazo elementary, ultimately decided against year-round school. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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2 cities pursued more school for kids. Only 1 pulled it off.
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS - AP Education Writer
Fri,12/16/22-11:08AM , 88 Reads
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jonathan Oliva is in third grade, but struggles to read and write.

“His teacher said he’s like a kindergartner. He doesn’t know anything,” his mother, Veronica Lucas, said in Spanish, standing in the parking lot outside his elementary school.
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President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, and grandson Beau walk across the South Lawn to board Marine One at the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and then on to Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Biden comes up short on guessing game about his teacher wife
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press
Mon,12/19/22-4:13PM , 88 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House's Truman balcony. Staying in on Friday nights. Being first to say “I love you.”
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