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You've Never Met A Prom Queen Like This One
Her parents were in exile from South Africa. She went to an international school in Kenya. And she never expected to wear the tiara.
For The First Time, A Team Of Refugees Will Compete At The Olympics
Ten refugees — swimmers, runners and judo athletes — have been named to the first-ever Olympics refugee team. They'll compete this August in Rio, where two of the refugee athletes already live.
Q&A: Ofeibea Quist-Arcton's Breakfast With Anthony Bourdain
Yes, he is intense. He has a lot of tattoos. And he absolutely loves Senegal.
New U.S. Ban On Ivory Sales To Protect Elephants
New regulation will ban almost all sales of African elephant ivory in the U.S. The changes will allow sale and transport of musical instruments, guns and other items made with small amounts of ivory.
Zika Discoverer Tells Of 'Human Bait,' Draws Monkeys In Overlooked Archive
No one paid much attention to what Alexander John Haddow found in the 1940s — until the virus he studied roared to life in Latin America this year.
In Senegal, They're Dreaming Of Europe
Many African men hope for a brighter future across the Mediterranean — and risk their lives to make the crossing. Senegal is trying to make sure they don't go.
Mysterious Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak Stumps Disease Detectives
There's fever. And unexplained bleeding. Like Ebola. But tests show that the 51 cases in South Sudan are definitely not Ebola.
Freed From Prison, Ethiopian Bloggers Still Can't Leave The Country
Just before President Obama's visit to Ethiopia last year, jailed bloggers and journalists were suddenly released from prison — a welcome gesture of openness. But their freedom goes only so far.
Turns Out You Do Need A Weatherman To Know Which Way The Wind Blew
Rwanda is missing 15 years of weather data. Getting it back would be a boon for farmers. But can it be done?