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Working in railways, mines, and mills caused thousands of deaths in the early 20th century and before. Photos show the dangerous workplaces.

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Coomer is working with Dream.org and the Clean Slate Initiative to make the process an automatic one. "It would remove the red tape involved in getting an expungement," she said. Currently ...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will lead the administration-backed Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas slate in its opening salvo, a rally at the Centennial Arena in Laoag City in his home province ...

Modernism emerged in the early 20th century as a revolutionary movement that rejected historical styles, prioritizing functionality, innovation, and rationality. Grounded in the promise of ...

Waupun Ice Fest follows the next weekend Feb. 15 and 16 southwest of Fond du Lac, with a vendor market, food trucks, ice skating, pony rides and a slate of kids' activities, plus various offerings at ...

Five homes lost roofs and walls and a further 11 properties were damaged during a severe thunderstorm in Marble Bar. Asbestos is concerning authorities, with a watch and act alert issued.

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