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Sebastiano Ridolfi tries on the costume of Papà del Gnoco, or "Gnocchi Dad," the Santa-esque figure who's the symbol of the celebration in Verona. Although Ridolfi didn't win the election, he was received warmly by the crowd and remains committed to challenging traditions.

Wherefore Art Thou, Gnocchi-o? Fair Verona Has Another Enduring Love Story

Though the potato dumplings are found all over Italy, it's only in Verona that the dish inspired a pre-Lent holiday, complete with a parade, costumes and an elected Santa-esque figure, Papà del Gnoco.

Policemen stand guard in front of a damaged train inside Ramses train station in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday.

At Least 20 People Killed In Fire At Cairo's Main Train Station

A train locomotive crashed into a barrier at the main train station in Egypt's capital Cairo. Then, authorities say its fuel tank exploded, sending flames through the crowded travel hub.

Amtrak apologized Tuesday and promised compensation after 183 passengers were stranded on a train for 36 hours amid heavy snow and fallen trees in Oregon.

183 Amtrak Passengers On The Move After 36 Hours Stranded In Oregon Amid Heavy Snow

Crews succeeded in clearing the tracks and a locomotive was pulling the train toward Eugene by Tuesday morning after a day-and-a-half standstill, a spokesman for the rail line owner told NPR.

'The Raven Tower' Rises From Shakespearean Foundations

Ann Leckie's new fantasy novel is packed with family intrigue, throne-room maneuvering and nods to Hamlet in its story of a son who comes home to find his father missing and his uncle in power.

When a fellow officer dies, Chicago police wear black bands around their badges as a sign of mourning. At least five Chicago officers have taken their own lives since July.

5 Chicago Police Officers Died By Suicide Since July. Is The Department Doing Enough?

Some officials and mental health experts say the suicides are a sign of deeper problems with the mental health and well-being of Chicago police officers.

A San Diego Sheriff’s helicopter hovers over Big Laguna Lake during a rescue operation, Feb. 24, 2019.

Skier Rescued After Falling Through Ice On California Lake

A helicopter crew rescued a skier who fell through ice on a lake in the Cuyamaca Mountains east of San Diego.

Chronin's Elegant, Minimalist Samurai Adventure Is – Literally – Timeless

Alison Wilgus' graphic novel imagines a time-traveling history student from 2042 New York who finds herself trapped in Japan in 1864, masquerading as a male warrior as she tries to find a way home.

California Utility In Talks Over San Onofre Repair, Inspection Costs

So Cal Edison and minority owner SDG&E have been negotiating with consumer advocates over how to divide a long list of costs from repairs and inspections from shut down power plant.

Special counsel Robert Mueller, who has been investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, is working on a report of his findings. But what form that will take and how much the public will learn is unclear.

Here's What May Happen When The Mueller Investigation Is Completed

The special counsel may be close to wrapping up. Or he may not. He could file a landmark report. Or he may not. The rules are limited, and the attorney general has a lot of discretion.

Yalitza Aparicio as Cleo, Marco Graf as Pepe, and Daniela Demesa as Sofi in <em>Roma</em>, written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

A Journey Through The Music Of The Oscar-Nominated Film 'Roma'

Roma director Alfonso Cuarón handpicked artists to make music inspired by the characters from his Oscar-nominated film. The results are stunning.

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