An encroaching desert threatens to swallow Mauritania’s homes and history
An ancient trading post known for housing some of West Africa's most historically significant manuscripts could soon be ...
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50 Extremely Rare And Fascinating Pictures Of People Throughout History I Can Pretty Much Guarantee You've Never Heard Of
Legend has it he once fought off a bear single-handedly. I'm serious. Robert Alexander / Getty Images 8.This is Maud Wagner, who is widely believed to be the first female professional tattoo ...
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New exhibition, free admission day upcoming at High Desert Museum in Bend
This winter, the High Desert Museum is inviting visitors to explore the region’s history and art with a mix of new exhibitions and a free admission day. The museum’s latest exhibition ...
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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days: Florian Schieder of Italy prepares at the start for the first Men's Downhill training ...
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Desert Sky Cinema closing permanently Thursday
After 25 years of blockbusters and bombs, Desert Sky Cinema in Sahuarita is closing its doors for good. Co-owner Tom Becker said Thursday will be the last time movies will be shown on the theater ...
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Bushfire in Victoria's west burns 65,000 hectares in a day, destroys Little Desert Nature Lodge and homes
A bushfire in Victoria's west has destroyed the Little Desert Nature Lodge at Nhill and one home at Dimboola, while a second home may also have been impacted. Five new fires were started by ...
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In pictures: Gazans march north after Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP/Getty Images Israeli troops had withdrawn to ... which requires complex negotiations in which Hamas must agree to free male hostages, including soldiers, in exchange for Israel ...
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High Desert Museum welcomes families for Mid Oregon Credit Union free family free Saturday
High Desert Museum welcomed hundreds of families, on Saturday, to experience the Mid Oregon Credit Union family free day. "Well, I like that we can go and see all the cool animals," La Pine ...
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Nick Cave says work repelled him after death of sons
The Australian musician told BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs that his wife ... or should be the animating force behind our creativeness." Getty Images Cave, 67, is going on tour in North America ...
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AP Week in Pictures
A diver watches a woman free diving in a diving tank at the water sports and boat ... highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or published by The Associated Press in the past week ...
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In Pictures: Destruction across country as Storm Éowyn leaves its mark
House-holders, farmers, businesses and local authorities around the country are assessing the damage caused by caused by Storm Éowyn. People are being advised that the impact of the storm and the ...