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Friday, Jan. 17, issue
Linda Feldmann
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Today's stories explore a collective sense of loss amid wildfire in Australia, a recurring thread in U.S. Mideast strategy, a new battlefront in the gun-rights debate, a power struggle between two factions within Shia Islam, and the 10 best books of January. But first,...
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Black cowboys: Creole trail rides showcase a growing culture
Black cowboys: Creole trail rides showcase a growing culture
Did pop culture whitewash the Wild West? Cowboys were a lot more diverse than Hollywood would lead you to believe. Now, that culture is being reclaimed by thousands of riders of color.
How Hong Kong protests try to be "like water"
How Hong Kong protests try to be "like water"
"Be water" is a mantra of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters. As confrontations with police intensify, peaceful marches have faded from the global spotlight. But most protesters – resilient, flowing, nimble – still embody the "be water" slogan. Follow us into the ever-shifting streams of umbrellas, chants, and impromptu protest art.
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