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New Star Wars director says it’s ‘about time’ for a woman to shape Star Wars history

On this historic day, August 9, 1854, Henry David Thoreau's influential work 'Walden' is published.

More than 130 women who were imprisoned in a California prison allege sexual abuse

Vikings' Kirk Cousins ​​admits being 'in denial' moments after gruesome Achilles tear

California has underestimated the epic potential of future floods

San Francisco mayor-elect touts 'common sense' approaches after defeating progressive incumbent