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The possible origins of Friday the 13th and other unlucky days
The superstition of Friday the 13th isn’t as old as you think. Here are some of the potential origins of unlucky days around the world.
Russia's foreign minister visits Brazil on a swing through Latin America
Brazil is offering to be a peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine as Russia's foreign minister pays a visit to Brazil's capital Brasilia.
Some runners in the Boston Marathon trained while listening to audiobooks
by Judith Kogan
On the morning of this year's Boston marathon, some of the runners competing reflect upon the specific pleasures of training for the arduous 26-mile course while listening to audiobooks.
Measured maestro of the jazz piano, Ahmad Jamal, dies at 92
Ahmad Jamal was a pianist, composer and bandleader. His influence and admirers spread far and wide in jazz. In 1994, he was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Fellowship.
North Korea advances its nuclear capabilities
North Korea has successfully tested a solid fueled intercontinental ballistic missile. The test marks a major advance in North Korea's nuclear capabilities.
FBI arrest Air National guardsman as suspected leaker of Pentagon documents
FBI agents have arrested a man suspected to be involved in the leak of classified documents related to the war in Ukraine and the case is already raising questions about access to sensitive material.
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge hopes to be first to ever run a marathon in under 2 hours
by Esteban Bustillios
One runner in next week's Boston Marathon has run some of the fastest races ever - and Eliud Kipchoge is angling to do something never done before: run a competitive marathon in under two hours. He's already done it in a special event.
Despite civil war, Arab states seek to build ties with Syria
Arab states that once opposed and even sought to topple Syria's leadership are now building ties with the regime that is still in power, despite years of civil war.
Mayor Eric Adams appoints former teacher to kill rats
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City appoints former teacher, Kathleen Corradi, as the city's first director of rodent migration. Their mission is simple: kill rats.
Lady Gaga will co-chair Biden's arts and humanities committee
President Biden appoints Grammy Award winner Lady Gaga to co-chair the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, alongside Bruce Cohen, Academy Award-winning producer.
GOP faces challenges on how to legislate and message around abortion rights
Abortion is once again center stage in American politics, which is challenging Republicans on how to legislate and message around abortion rights.