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Key Suspect In Paris Terror Attacks Charged
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Apr 27, 2016
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How Cruz & Kasich Are Teaming Up To Defeat Trump
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Apr 25, 2016
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Virginia Extends Voting Rights To Ex-Felony Offenders
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Apr 22, 2016
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Why These Women Ask Their Male Relatives To Scar Their Backs
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Where Children Like These Are Hunted & Killed For Their Limbs
People born with albinism —
a rare congenital condition that leads to a lack of pigment in the s
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The Real Stories Of China’s “Leftover Women”
Earlier this month, we shared a moving video that put a spotlight on what it's really like to be a single woman in China. As we've reported befor
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Why Millennials Are Flocking To Bernie Sanders
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Breaking: Link Between Zika Virus & Serious Birth Defects Confirmed
Update: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has definitively confirmed the link between the Zika virus and microcephaly, as well as other seriou
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Where The Candidates Stand On Abortion Access
Millennial women are ready to take the fight to protect reproductive rights to the ballot box this election. Preserving access to abortion ranked among the
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How Millennial Women Actually Feel About The Election
Paying back student loans. Protecting abortion access. The “ever-looming threat of a Trump presidency.” Those are some of the issues that are t
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The Hidden Wage Gap Hurting Women & Girls Worldwide
People across the country are highlighting the strides women have made — and the challenges they still face — in making as much as men this wee
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Update: Brussels Terrorist Suspect Admits To Being “Man In ...
Update: The BBC reports that suspect Mohamed Abrini has admitted to being the “man in the hat” caught on surveillance tape at the Brussels airp
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This Heartbreaking Video Shows What It’s Like To Be A ̶...
Stubborn. Picky. Leftover. Those are just a few of the painful words used to describe single women in China who reach their late 20s without finding a spou
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This Teen Got Into All 8 Ivy League Schools
A New York teen is taking the concept of a perfect score to new heights, gaining admission to all eight elite Ivy League schools — and then some. Aug
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This Massive Blue Diamond Just Set A Record At Auction
Update: The stunning 10.10 carat Millennium Jewel sold for $31.8 million — the highest price ever paid for a jewel at auction in Asia, Sotheby's
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Why This Woman Wants To Lead The U.N.
Another high-profile woman has officially joined the race to be the next leader of the United Nations. Helen Clark, the former prime minister of New Zealan
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“What This Campaign Is About Is Creating A Political Revolu...
To Lina Wu, the issues at stake in this year's election are clear: reproductive rights, racial equality, protections for LGBTQ communities. And, as a
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These Insanely Long Lines Are A Big Problem — Here’s Why
How long would you wait to cast your ballot? For some voters in Arizona, Idaho, and Utah this week, the answer was several hours. While the turnout is a su
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Beyond Brussels — The Toll Of Terrorism Worldwide
Once again, the world is mourning dozens killed in an apparent terror attack in the heart of Europe. The trio of explosions in Brussels — two at the
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Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Dead At 46
Rob Ford, the outspoken former Toronto mayor whose struggle with drugs and alcohol dominated his tenure and garnered international headlines, has died. He
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The World Reacts To Brussels Bombing
Dozens are feared dead in Belgium's capital after a trio of explosions rocked the city of Brussels. “What we feared has happened, we were hit by
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These Are The March Madness Moments Everyone Is Talking About
March Madness is known for unpredictability, upsets, and unbelievable moments on the court. But this year, the annual men's NCAA tournament got off to
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What You Need To Know About John Kasich
After more than two dozen contests into the fierce fight for the Republican presidential nomination, Gov. John Kasich of Ohio won his first state Tuesday n
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This Is Obama’s Nominee For The Supreme Court
President Barack Obama is nominating Judge Merrick Garland to the United States Supreme Court, setting the stage for a fierce confirmation fight with the U
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Angelina Jolie’s Powerful Words About The Crisis You Should...
As the devastating civil war in Syria enters its sixth year, one of the world's biggest stars is once again calling on leaders to take action and brin
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“If You Were Her Enemy, She Would Have No Trouble Killing Y...
Nasrin Hamalaw is a mother of eight who has dedicated her life to supporting the women of her homeland. But she's also a “tough as nails”
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“It’s Like Taking A Thousand Steps Back In Time”
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This Case Could Have A Major Impact On Abortion Access In The U.S.
Refinery29 is reporting on the ground in Washington, D.C., this week. Check back for more of our coverage on the battle over abortion rights. Impassioned s
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The Place Where Boys Don’t Even Know Their Sisters’ B...
The conversation started with a simple question: how do you celebrate your birthday? Go drink beers with friends, enjoy some cake, they answered. And the b
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Women Were Banned From The Stands At This Major Sporting Event
Update: Female spectators were reportedly prohibited from entering the stands at the Beach Volleyball World Tour in Iran last week, despite pledges that wo
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