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Kisii Nyiro’s journey to political power
These are the women breaking new ground in Kenya's politics, business and communities. The views expressed in this column are not necessarily those of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) or its policy...

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Iga Swiatek beats Jule Niemeier in quarterfinals
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek comes from behind to defeat Jule Niemeier, advancing to US Open quarterfinals Iga Swiatek, No. 12 in the world, came from behind and won the quarterfinal at the U.S...

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The First of Our Two Major Victories Against the Obama-era EPA
Op-Ed: An epic victory in the battle for free-flowing rivers In the year 2000, after years of activism and hard work by conservation organizations like the National Wildlife Federation, a federal lawsuit was filed...

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The New Visa Fee: A New Way to Get a Reporter in Vietnam
Listen on the go: Four Days investigation, narrated by Kevin Donovan, who spent several years as a correspondent for the New York Times in Vietnam. A reporter in Vietnam has a problem. He is...

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The US Is Going to Lead the Way in High-Speed Rail
Goodbye Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Hello, Luxury Bus? by Richard Sennett The next five years are going to be a hell of a ride. All of the world’s airlines are going to be merged...

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Gov. Jerry Brown’s Choice to Be a Permanent Ambassador to India Has Drawn Criticism
His term expiring, Garcetti pushes hard for job as ambassador to India Gov. Jerry Brown’s choice to become ambassador to India has drawn criticism from both sides of the political aisle. He’s received praise...

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The Oil Industry Is Looking for a Way to Say That Fracking Can Be Good for the Environment
Oil giants sell thousands of California wells, raising worries about future liability for the toxic waste. In a report from The Wall Street Journal, we detail new evidence of the deadly consequences of fracking—and...

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Gas prices fall in the West, but oil prices could rise more quickly
Los Angeles gas prices fall for 16th day in a row, likely to keep dropping: LIPA LAS VEGAS, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Gasoline and natural gas prices across the United States fell for a...

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Serena Williams loses to Lucie Hradecka in the women’s singles final
Serena and Venus Williams knocked out of doubles' play by Czech duo at US Open Serena Williams will play doubles for a fourth straight year at the U.S. Open in New York on Monday...

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The Supreme Court hears arguments over wetland protections
Supreme Court hears lively debate on protecting wetlands, led in part by Justice Jackson — and a lot of folks here disagree This story is by the Associated Press reporters Rachel VanDerhei and Michael...