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The New York Times - 1d
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As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.
The New York Times - 1d
Weekly quiz: What did a kayaker notice when a whale swallowed him?

How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
BBC News - 1d
How did every passenger survive fiery Delta plane crash in Toronto?

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