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Why moral panic over homosexuality swept DC in 20th century
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Renovated Hollyhock House: Flower motif, art glass, Maya stonework
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6th Street Viaduct speaks to LA’s need for more public space
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Disney+ gains subscribers, consumers will pay for ad-free content
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Anti-depressants needs a major “rethink”
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Domestic violence goes beyond physical abuse, spiked amid COVID
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Your toilet flushes are helping scientists test for COVID in LA
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Did Trump win 2024 GOP nomination after probes from FBI, NY AG?
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