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How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps
John Hutton, a North Carolina art history professor who draws in his spare time, outlined his four-step technique in a new book, "How to Draw the Presidents & First Ladies," published in July by the White House Historical Association.
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Thinking of traveling solo? Tracee Ellis Ross has suggestions on how to do it well
Tracee Ellis Ross, the actor best-known for her roles in shows like "black-ish" and "Girlfriends," happens to be single and without children, but she doesn't let either hold her back from experiencing a fulfilling, joyful life, especially when it comes to vacations.
London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar
There is a history-rich part of London that few people have seen, where the city braced for the Blitz, James Bond's creator got inspiration and secret Cold War messages passed between Washington and Moscow.
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Like it or not, the Like button has changed the world
The internet wouldn't be the same without the Like button, the thumbs-up icon that Facebook and other online services turned into digital catnip.
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Endurance swimmer to attempt first-ever swim around Martha's Vineyard ahead of 'Jaws' anniversary
Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career as one of the world's most daring endurance swimmers: Don't talk about sharks. But he plans to break that this week on a swim around Martha's Vineyard, where " Jaws" was filmed 50 years ago.
Ford recalls nearly 274,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs due to risk of loss of brake function
Ford is recalling nearly 274,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs across the U.S. due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving, increasing crash risks.
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Is the Southern accent fixin' to disappear in parts of the US South?
The Southern accent, which has many variations, is fading in some areas of the South as people migrate to the region from other parts of the U.S. and around the world.
'DA POPE!' Leo XIV's Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor
In the breathless days since Pope Leo XIV's election as the first American pontiff, the memes, doctored images and tongue-in-cheek references have piled up deeper than Chicago's pizza and more loaded than its hot dog, seemingly irresistible to comics and commoners alike.
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Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years
Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will now close in 2045, earlier than previously planned. Today, that would be worth an estimated $107 billion.
A miniature dachshund is reunited with its owner after 18 months lost on an Australian island
Valerie, a miniature dachshund lost for 18 months — or around half her life — on an Australian island, has been reunited with her owners, her rescuers said Wednesday.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people
Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they're not always the most authentic.
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A set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch $6 million at auction
A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare's collected works is expected to sell for up to 4.5 million pounds ($6 million) at auction next month.
Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good Friday
A unique Holy Week tradition is drawing thousands of Catholic pilgrims to a small adobe church in the hills of northern New Mexico, in a journey on foot through desert badlands to reach a spiritual wellspring.
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Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say
A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday.
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Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep
"It might sound odd to say that kids in high school have to learn the skills to sleep," says Mansfield Senior High School health teacher Tony Davis, who has incorporated a newly released sleep curriculum into a state-required high school health class. "But you'd be shocked how many just don't know how to sleep."
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Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
The Prada Group announced a deal Thursday to buy crosstown Milan fashion rival Versace from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings under terms that values one of the most recognizable names in Italian fashion at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion).
Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. It is considered the most widely observed of any Jewish holiday, symbolizing freedom and the birth of a Jewish nation.
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Bodega cats make New Yorkers' hearts purr, even if they violate state regulations
New York City's "bodega cats" are beloved fixtures in the Big Apple — but they're on the wrong side of the law.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death for former Yankees OF Brett Gardner's teenage son
Carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of the teenage son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, authorities in Costa Rica confirmed Wednesday night.
April Fools' Day is celebrated with pranks and hoaxes worldwide
From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools' Day will be celebrated on Tuesday with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes, so make sure to triple check viral posts and don't leave your back open to any stray sticky notes.
