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He built the Great Mosque at Timbuktu, and Timbuktu became a very important commercial city, having caravan connections with ...

The Water Guardians blocked several channel switches along a canal, and brought thousands of gallons of spa water streaming ...

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As part of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th birthday, on the first Sunday of each month we will report on a topic that helped ...

Charlotte is more than a stopover. This guide helps first-time visitors experience the Queen City like a local.

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The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the ...

If someone told you it rained fish once upon a time, would you believe them? You’d be forgiven if you said “no.” But get this ...