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Spain's King Juan Carlos Will Abdicate; Throne Goes To Son

The news comes as something of a surprise; it was announced at a hastily called news conference Monday. Juan Carlos' son will become King Felipe VI.

A billboard in Taif, Saudi Arabia, shows King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud (center) flanked by his 31-year-old son, Mohammed bin Salman (right), and Prince Mohammed bin Nayef. The king appointed his son as his successor and first in line to the throne, stripping Nayef of the title of crown prince and ousting him from his powerful position of interior minister.

What To Know About Saudi Arabia's New Crown Prince And The Issues He Will Face

Mohammed bin Salman is now first in line to the throne. At 31, he has already reshaped his country's role in the region. His biggest test will come as he tries to wean the kingdom off an oil economy.

Fierce And Mysterious, 'The Naked Woman' Walks In Dark Dreams

The Uruguayan writer Armonía Somers was part of a generation of talented artists — but she stood out, so wild, surreal and uncompromising that she scared critics and other authors alike.

Israel Releases Palestinian Teen Protester From Prison

Israeli authorities released a 17-year-old Palestinian activist after eight months in prison. She's praised by supporters as an icon of resistance but Israelis accuse her of encouraging violence.

Lt. Gen. Austin S. "Scott" Miller, shown here in 2015, a 57-year-old West Point graduate, has spent much of his career with Special Operators, working in the shadows on battlefields that include Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. He most recently was commander of the Joint Special Operations Command, which includes Delta Force and SEAL Team 6.

For Next U.S. Commander In Afghanistan, 'This Is About Protecting U.S. Citizens'

"I can't guarantee you a timeline or an end date" for the war, Lt. Gen. Austin "Scott" Miller, President Trump's pick to lead U.S. forces in Afghanistan, told a Senate panel on Tuesday.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., in a Senate committee hearing last year.

Republicans Vote To Silence Sen. Elizabeth Warren In Confirmation Debate

After Warren quoted Coretta Scott King and Sen. Edward Kennedy, Republicans invoked a Senate rule that silences a member accused of impugning the integrity of a colleague.

Surfer Sam is part of the "Say No To Winter" advertising campaign launched by San Diego officials to encourage people to visit and pursue a career in San Diego.

'Say No To Winter' Campaign Encourages People To Move To San Diego

A new advertising campaign is urging people in cold-weather regions to "Say No To Winter" and move to San Diego.

Review: Anderson East, 'Encore'

With sophisticated song arrangements and dashing interpretations, the Nashville singer recognizes the importance of artfulness even to raw, Southern soul expression.

Ten states and the District of Columbia are investigating Wendy's and other fast-food chains over the use of "no poach" agreements that limit the ability of workers to switch jobs.

Regulators Investigate Fast-Food Chains' Limits On Worker Recruitment

Ten states and the District of Columbia are asking fast-food chains about the use of what are known as "no poach" agreements that limit the ability of workers to switch jobs.

Food that met Muslim dietary strictures was once difficult to come by, but the growth of the American Muslim population — and the increase in non-Muslims consuming halal food — has made it much easier to find such offerings in supermarkets like Whole Foods Market.

The Rise Of Halal Cuisine In An Age Of Islamophobia

Food that meets Muslim dietary standards used to be hard to find in the U.S. But the market is booming in recent years — at the same time the country has seen a rise in Islamophobia.

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