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New Laws of the Land: Sierra Leone Reshapes Environmental Battleground
DAKAR, Senegal — It is a struggle that communities across the world have faced: stopping companies from grabbing their lands,…
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Jo Koy on Comedy They Told Him Wouldn’t Work
Jo Koy performed his first standup sets at talent shows his mother would put together at Knights of Columbus halls,…
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What’s Next for This New York Theater Leader? Nursing School
There’s been a lot of turnover in theater leadership lately. Some have been drummed out of their jobs. Others have…
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Martha Plimpton Can’t Say Enough About Pamela Adlon, the Tate Modern and Abortion Rights
In a perfect world, Martha Plimpton typically has three to six months before shooting to get into character. But her…
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This Fall, Outerwear Will Be Furry, Fluffy and Wild
Alaïa dress, $1,430, and pants, $7,510, maison-alaia.com/us; David Yurman earrings, $375, davidyurman.com; and Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini ...
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The troubles of Kenya’s China-funded train.
MOMBASA, Kenya — Fireworks popped and confetti rained down in the seaside city of Mombasa when Kenya’s president inaugurated the…
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Crazy Eddie’s Life Was Insane!
RETAIL GANGSTER: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy EddieBy Gary Weiss336 pp. Hachette Books. $29. The most famous TV ad…
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Here’s how Kenyan elections work.
Elections in Kenya are passionately fought, and turnout is usually high. Up to 80 percent of voters cast their ballots…
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William Ruto is the self-proclaimed champion of Kenya’s ‘hustler nation.’
William Ruto loves to tell of his humble origins — his barefoot childhood in the Rift Valley; his first pair…
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Former Basketball Player Finds His Niche in Hollywood
Dane DiLiegro as the Predator in “Prey.”Credit...Photo by David BukachLos Angeles, like its signature art form, is constantly evolving, but…