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DNA Analysis Adds Evidence Jefferson Fathered Hemings Children
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— Sep 20, 2026
Scholars conclude with near-certain evidence that Thomas Jefferson fathered Sally Hemings’s children, based on DNA analysis using a full Jefferson hair sample and genetic comparisons to Hemings descendants. The findings, developed over years of research and highlighted in multiple outlets, challenge earlier doubts and align with a long-standing historical debate about Jefferson’s paternity.
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Ayanna Pressley Receives Outpouring of Support for Her Bravery Opening up About Her Hair Loss
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— Jan 17, 2020
Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (Mass.) opened up about her battles with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that causes patterns of baldness. The Massachusetts lawmaker — who has been a high-profile figure as a…
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'A Rollercoaster of a Day': Man Shocked to Find His Dog Had Given Birth to a Green Puppy
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— Sep 29, 2022
French Bulldog enthusiast Mark Ruffin Jr. of Big Rajah Bullies in Helena, Alabama, was excited about the upcoming litter between one of his dogs, Coco, and a long-haired French Bulldog male named Ox. He had high hopes…
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Meet The Purple-Haired ‘Swamp Creature’ With Massive Sway Over The Federal Purse Strings
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— Dec 20, 2024
Democratic Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a purple-haired member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, is one of the most powerful lawmakers in Washington and now a foe of Elon Musk. DeLauro is the highest-ranking…
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Evangelicals Join Catholics In Condemning Pentagon’s Plan To Livestream Fort Hood Killer’s Execution
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Layla Remains Timeless Rock Classic 55 Years On
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— Aug 24, 2026
Across five articles, the enduring impact of classic rock and related genres is highlighted—from Layla’s personal backstory and enduring acclaim to Dolly Parton’s film debut under a precondition, plus the pivotal but often underappreciated roles of bass in 90s grunge, Bread’s elegiac Everything I Own inspired by a father's memory, and Badlands' Dreams in the Dark as a landmark hair-metal track.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Five classic hits from the 1970s and 80s hide surprising origin stories
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— Sep 6, 2026
The articles profile the enduring appeal and origin stories of iconic 1970s and 1980s songs across rock and country, from Jethro Tull’s Wond’ring Aloud coming together in a hotel room during touring to Kansas’s Point of Know Return driven by a signature riff, and Frampton’s Do You Feel Like We Do evolving into a live centerpiece on Frampton Comes Alive!, alongside Janie Fricke’s 1983 hit Tell Me a Lie and America’s Sister Golden Hair as standout soft-rock and country-pop staples. Together, they highlight how serendipitous moments, inventive arrangements, and touring-era creativity helped these tracks achieve lasting cultural impact.
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