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American Girl’s latest historical doll is Claudie Wells, a girl who finds her own voice during the Harlem Renaissance
The newest American Girl doll comes with a rich backstory, set in 1920s Harlem.
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Booze-free bars? Why some restaurants and bars are taking alcohol off the menu
Bar and restaurant owners are creating alcohol-free spaces where those who choose not to drink can feel a sense of community ... without the booze.
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Why are people mad at Chick-fil-A? A rundown of the chain's past and present anti-LGBTQ controversies
It’s sometimes hard to keep track: What is it about Chick-fil-A that makes some people so mad?
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Vaccine lotteries are working. Experts explain why
Ohio was the first state to launch a lottery for those who get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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States set dates to lift COVID restrictions. Why experts say having a goal for reopening is important for mental health.
Knowing that reopening is coming gives people time to psychologically adjust to the change, experts tell Yahoo Life.
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'It's like a bingo game': Inside the world of leftover COVID-19 vaccines
California couple shares their story of landing leftover COVID-19 vaccines at a baseball stadium in San Diego. They're not alone.
Yahoo Life'We blew it': U.S. reaches 'explosive' COVID-19 spread as virus is nearly impossible to control, experts say
With more than 160,000 new coronavirus cases on Thursday alone, the U.S. has officially reached what experts call exponential spread. Here’s why the “explosive” number of cases is so dangerous.
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Alpacas join birthday parties, business meetings as New York farm offers video calls with furry friends
Ashley Yakaboski is offering up her furry friends to spend virtual time with people in quarantine.
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Cemeteries see surge in visitors as people maintain social distancing amid coronavirus pandemic: ‘We need to get outside'
People are turning to cemeteries to get time and space outdoors in the era of social distancing.
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Heartwarming video shows how people are thanking first responders during coronavirus outbreak
New Yorkers are participating in a nightly round of applause to show their appreciation for first responders and essential workers.
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'It's long overdue:' After T.I.'s controversial 'hymengate,' NY lawmakers hope to ban 'virginity testing'
In response to rapper T.I.'s controversial admission about his daughter's "virginity tests," New York lawmakers introduce the first U.S. legislation to ban the practice.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Takes Executive Action To Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
The move comes amid a national investigation into hundreds of cases of lung illness and six deaths associated with vaping.
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New Law Requires New York Schools To Take Moment Of Silence For 9/11
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that honors the lives of those who were killed during the tragic attacks on U.S. soil on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Cops called to shut down kid's lemonade stand buy drinks instead
When police received a call to shut down a group of kids' lemonade stand, two officers bought beverages from the young entrepreneurs instead.
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Man says he was attacked for wearing 'Make America Great Again' hat
An art gallery owner says he was attacked by a group of people for wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat in New York City.
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New York Approves Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the controversial bill into law after it was passed by the state Senate.
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Judge Rejects Anti-Vaxxer Lawsuit Against New York City's Vaccine Mandate
"A fireman need not obtain the informed consent of the owner beforeextinguishing a house fire," Judge Lawrence Knipel wrote in his ruling
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Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys’s husband, says hip-hop industry lacks compassion
Iconic hip-hop producer and Alicia Keys’s husband, Swizz Beatz, isn’t afraid to tell his guy friends he loves them.
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College student dies after falling from campus clock tower weeks before graduation
The 22-year-old was reportedly trying to take photos from the top of the tower.
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College groundskeeper claims school violated his rights by telling him not to wear MAGA hat
"I feel that the college is biased against me because of my political beliefs," Salvatore Esposito told Newsday.
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Sanitation workers help man sift through dozens of bags of trash to find his wallet
A man who threw his wallet in the trash got a pick-me-up from New York's Strongest when the Dept. of Sanitation held a garbage truck at the dumpster.
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Police arrest suspect who kicked a 78-year-old woman in the face on the subway in shocking video
Many on social media were not only shocked by the attacker, but by the bystanders who didn't step in to help the woman.
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Widow accused of stealing more than $400,000 from charity that helps families of fallen officers
Lorraine Shanley is accused of using the money on landscaping services, her son's legal fees, Barbara Streisand tickets, and more.
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'Craziness': Brawl over crab legs at buffet restaurant caught on video
A woman said she left with a bald spot where someone pulled out her hair.
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School district investigating after a collage with nooses was reportedly displayed in classroom
Nooses appeared under the words "back to school necklaces" in at photo collage at a Roosevelt, Long Island, middle school, according to a photo posted on Facebook.
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Woman meets good samaritan who returned $10,000 she lost on subway
"Richard is an extremely honest person."