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Bahareh and Emad Shargi in California in June 2017.

3 Years Later, A Prisoner's Family Still Awaits His Return From Iran

Iranian authorities first imprisoned Emad Shargi, a U.S. citizen, in 2018. Shargi, a businessman, was released from prison, then rearrested in 2020. His family hopes that speaking out may help him.

Facebook has promised repeatedly in recent years to address the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation on its site.

Far-Right Misinformation Is Thriving On Facebook. A New Study Shows Just How Much

Research from New York University found that far-right accounts known for spreading misinformation drive engagement at higher rates than other news sources.

Power lines are seen on Feb. 16 in Houston. The Texas Public Utility Commission has declined to reverse $16 billion in charges from the worst of February's winter storm.

Texas Won't Reduce $16 Billion In Electricity Charges From Winter Storm

The state public utility commission had faced requests to reverse billions of dollars' worth of charges. But doing so might end up causing unintended consequences, the PUC said.

Leslie Jordan hopes that, no matter how you were raised, you can listen and enjoy <em>Company's Comin'</em>.

On 'Company's Comin',' Leslie Jordan And Gospel Greats Sing For Joy

Emmy award-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan's popularity has reached new heights during the pandemic, now marked with the release of his new gospel music album, Company's Comin'.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in this undated artist rendering will open May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park. It will be Disney's largest single-themed land expansions ever.

Reservations Open For Star Wars Attraction At Disneyland

The 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land will feature two rides, four eateries, one space-themed cantina and five retail shops. The attraction is being replicated at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, but it will not open there until Aug. 29.

COMIC: How The Census Turns Into Political Power (And What Trump Wants To Change)

A little-known process determines your state's representation in Congress and the Electoral College. Trump wants to try to change it by excluding unauthorized immigrants for the first time in history.

The relief money that's going toward Mississippi child care will serve 80% of children who qualify for support, up from 28%, says Carol Burnett, head of the Mississippi Low Income Child Care Initiative.

Relief Money Could More Than Double Support For Child Care Needs In Mississippi

Carol Burnett, who heads an advocacy group for child care centers, says the funds will help mothers enormously — "whether they're trying to get out of poverty" or "find a pathway to higher income."

Moscow's Fyodor Dostoevsky Library was renovated in 2013 and now sees some 500 visitors a day, up from just a dozen or so per day in earlier years. The library hosts language clubs, readings, lectures and concerts.

Once Centers Of Soviet Propaganda, Moscow's Libraries Are Having A 'Loud' Revival

"A library can be a loud place," says a city official in charge of Moscow's 400-plus public libraries, which have begun attracting visitors with coffee shops, theater rehearsals and lectures.

Investigators In Nashville Looking For The How And Why To Christmas Day Explosion

Investigators in Nashville are combing the site of a Christmas morning explosion. Authorities say it was caused by an RV filled with explosives, which issued a 15-minute warning before it blew up.

Immigrant Detainees Held by ICE Are Going On Hunger Strikes

Immigrant detainees in the U.S. are often illegally held in county jails by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Activists in New York and New Jersey want ICE to release detainees now.

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