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An Iraqi protester waves a national flag while demonstrating outside the burnt-down local government headquarters in the southern city of Basra on Sept. 7, during demonstrations over problems including poor public services.

Months Of Protests Roil Iraq's Oil Capital Basra

Iraqis have been protesting over faltering public services and lack of jobs in Basra, the country's main port city and the heart of its southern oil fields.

Simone Biles of the U.S. performs on the floor during the women's team final on Tuesday. Biles led the American squad to a runaway victory as the U.S. successfully defended the gold they won four years ago.

Rio Highlights: U.S. Megastars Shine Bright — Phelps, Ledecky, Biles

At 31, Michael Phelps became the oldest swimmer to win an individual event. Katie Ledecky won her second race in Rio. And Simone Biles led the U.S. gymnastics team to a win of historic proportions.

Non-GMO eggs. (this photo is for promo only, not for the page)

Organic Food Fights Back Against 'Non-GMO' Rival

Sales of food labeled "non-GMO" are booming, and it's starting to annoy organic food companies. They see the non-GMO label as cut-rate competition that doesn't deliver what shoppers imagine.

Farmers Insurance Open Raised $3M For San Diego Charities

The money raised from the February tournament will go to local charities and community organizations.

Kendrick Lamar on stage in July. His album To Pimp A Butterfly is nominated for the album of the year Grammy.

Kendrick Lamar And Taylor Swift Lead Grammy Nominations

Kendrick Lamar scored 11 nominations and Taylor Swift was nominated for seven awards including album, song and record of the year. The Weeknd also earned seven nominations.

Lonely On Valentine's Day? Celebrate Love That Reaches Beyond Romance

Author Sarah Hepola is used to being alone and disappointed on Valentine's Days. But this year her outlook has changed. "My life is rich with love, even if it's not the kind I expected," she says.

Delia (Kate Lamb), Patsy (Emerald Fennell), Barbara (Charlotte Ritchie), Trixie (Helen George), Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter).

CALL THE MIDWIFE: Season 5

Airs Sundays, April 3 - May 22, 2016 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Michael Phelps waves after receiving his gold medal in the men's 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha on Wednesday. He described it as the hardest swim of his career. With the victory, he qualified for his fifth Olympic Games, something no other male American swimmer has ever done.

A Rejuvenated Michael Phelps Says Rio Will Be Special

Michael Phelps got a DUI, some bad press and time in rehab since the 2012 Olympics. And that helps explain why he decided to come out of retirement and compete in his fifth Summer Games.

CANADA - OCTOBER 01: Author - Kazuo Ishiguro (Photo by Rick Eglinton/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro Once Wrote A Screenplay About Eating A Ghost

Written in the '80s, The Gourmet is an absurdist satire exploring the politics of food and the hedonistic culture of consumerism that treats it as a recreational drug. It's still strikingly relevant.

A Southwest Airlines pilot and co-pilot preparing for a flight from Dallas last year. In the wake of the Germanwings crash this week, many European airlines are rushing to adopt a two-person cockpit rule similar to the one already in place in the U.S.

Airlines Worldwide Rush To Adopt '2-Person' Cockpit Rule

In the wake of the apparently deliberate crash of a German airliner, carriers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia say they will emulate a U.S. rule requiring two people in the cockpit at all times.

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