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Jewish groups opposed to the aggressive surge in immigration enforcement are signing open letters, helping plan protests and ...

The 1850 discovery of King Ashurbanipal's vast library of cuneiform tablets at Nineveh illuminated fascinating records and ...

Julie Menin, the recently elected speaker of the New York City Council, announced a comprehensive plan to confront rising ...