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As one of America's wealthiest Gilded Age dynasties, the Astor family's money and influence still make waves.

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Most people know that the July 4th holiday celebrates the day the United States of America gained its Independence (the […] ...

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It takes a certain kind of warped sensibility to find the light side of cannibalism. But the late musical theater composer ...

Stephen Sondheim ‘s vast catalogue of work has been acquired for preservation by the Library of Congress.

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The agency’s new memo seeks to differentiate ICE field offices from detention facilities, noting that “ICE Field Offices are ...

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