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'Gagging' law protecting Cuban culture draws artists' ire 14 Feb 2019 - 10:32 am

Havana: A law obliging Cuban artists to register with the ministry of culture has created controversy on the Caribbean island known for its...

Is it love? Maybe not, as romance scams proliferate 14 Feb 2019 - 12:17 am

Is it love? Maybe not. The FTC announced this week that romance-related scams have surged recently and generated more losses than any other...

Centuries of history come to life on a verger tour of Westminster Abbey 13 Feb 2019 - 11:38 am

I am a cathedrals nut. In France, in England - and anywhere else I can follow a tall spire to a historic cathedral....

The Big Number: 100 steps a minute as an exercise goal 13 Feb 2019 - 10:52 am

National guidelines for physical activity recommend at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. But if you are a walker, for...

Carpenter preserves old Shanghai, one nail at a time 13 Feb 2019 - 09:07 am

Shanghai, Carpenter Ma Jiale has spent much of his working life lovingly repairing some of Shanghai's most attractive -- if rather decrepit --...

Savory pancakes satisfy, especially when they're packed with corn and black beans 13 Feb 2019 - 09:02 am

There's nothing wrong with serving straight-up breakfast-style pancakes for dinner, but through the years, The Washington Post's Food section has offered a number...

Wire fox terrier wins top prize at Westminster dog show in New York 13 Feb 2019 - 08:50 am

NEW YORK, A wire fox terrier won "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on Tuesday, emerging...

Iron Church in Istanbul shining once more: Bulgarian PM 12 Feb 2019 - 10:45 pm

SOFIA: Bulgaria’s prime minister met on Tuesday with a Turkish architect who restored the Bulgarian St. Stephen Orthodox Church in Istanbul, saying that...

A human just triumphed over IBM’s six-year-old AI debater 12 Feb 2019 - 09:56 am

International Business Machines Corp. fell short in its latest attempt to prove machines can triumph over man. But it came close. The tech...

Dog DNA testing takes off, and generates debate 11 Feb 2019 - 07:02 pm

NEW YORK: As people peer into DNA for clues to health and heritage, man's best friend is under the microscope, too. Genetic testing...

Brandon Maxwell's mom joins him for his NY Fashion Week bow 11 Feb 2019 - 08:08 am

New York: Tears flowed at the New York Fashion Week show of Brandon Maxwell when his mom accompanied him on the runway for...

'I don't want to hide' says Rushdie, 30 years after fatwa 11 Feb 2019 - 08:00 am

Paris: After decades spent in the shadow of a death sentence pronounced by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Salman Rushdie is quietly defiant. "I don't...

Facebook lets senders undo sent Messenger missives 10 Feb 2019 - 05:54 pm

San Francisco: Facebook added a Messenger feature for anyone who has fired off a comment they regretted -- a way to take it...

In a rare success story, Zimbabwe's only commuter train is packed 10 Feb 2019 - 07:41 am

Bulawayo: Chugging through townships, maize fields and scrubland as the sun rises, Zimbabwe's only commuter train is cheap and reliable -- two qualities...

How to make good sweet potato toast? 09 Feb 2019 - 06:12 pm

They've been all over Instagram for a couple years now: Bright orange planks topped with avocado (of course), or some combination of spread,...

The reasons behind a nagging backache 09 Feb 2019 - 02:03 pm

New Delhi: Poor posture at the workplace and a sedentary lifestyle -- there are many lifestyle habits that might be ruining your back,...

Extra! Jeremy Scott makes news (literally) on the runway 09 Feb 2019 - 11:58 am

New York: CHAOS! HORROR! PANIC! BABY, IT'S HOT! Designer Jeremy Scott has always liked to make news, but with his latest collection, he...

'Good genes' Trump undergoes annual medical exam 08 Feb 2019 - 08:10 pm

Washington: President Donald Trump, who delights in confounding health experts with his junk food cravings and disinclination to exercise, will undergo an annual...