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VIDEO: Four Ways That Wild Edibles, Including Insects, Will Wow You

California-based chef and forager Pascal Baudar is a master of wildcrafted cuisine, creating visually stunning, palate-pleasing recipes from foraged ingredients — including insects.

More Accusations Of Child Sex Abuse By Priests In Illinois Uncovered, Says AG

A preliminary investigation by the state’s attorney general revealed the Illinois Catholic Church withheld the names of at least 500 accused priests from the public.

GOP Insists It Doesn’t Engage In Identity Politics. Researchers Disagree

Donald Trump has had success at using identity politics. Ohio’s Mahoning Valley is a place where a conservative version of identity politics — tied to race and class — is flourishing.

Ohio Civil Suits May Encourage Drug Firms To Help Solve Opioid Epidemic

A federal judge is allowing a massive civil case against some of the biggest drugmakers to move forward. Hundreds of local governments are suing, hoping to recover damages caused by the epidemic.

Illinois Releases Preliminary Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse Report

The Illinois attorney general has found 690 Catholic clergy members in the state have been accused of sexual abuse. But the church has not publicly identified about 500 of the accused.

The Monumental Push Behind Getting That Package Delivered By Christmas

The explosion in online holiday shopping is resulting in billions of packages needing to be delivered and stressing companies like UPS, FedEx and Amazon like never before.

5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire U.S. Health System

If the decision of a judge in Texas to invalidate the federal health law holds up, expect broad effects on your health care — from insurance coverage to Medicare payments to preexisting conditions.

Judge Denies Bid To Drop Sex Assault Charges Against Harvey Weinstein

Weinstein’s legal team unsuccessfully attempted to throw out charges of rape and sexual assault. Allegations against Weinstein from a multitude of women boosted the #MeToo movement.

Another Legal Setback To The Trump Administration’s Effort To Crack Down On Asylum

In June, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a ban on asylum seekers fleeing gang violence or domestic abuse. A federal judge on Wednesday blocked that ban, saying it had “no legal basis.”

Critics Call Trump Administration Plan To Reduce Lead Exposure Toothless

The Federal Lead Action Plan is a framework rather than a call for new regulations. The plan seeks to bolster efforts to communicate the dangers of lead exposure. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough.

San Francisco Orders Man To Rebuild His Iconic Home After It Was Demolished

Built in 1936, it was one of only a handful of Bay Area projects by the renowned architect Richard Neutra.

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