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Isabel Allende's novel, Ines of My Soul, is a fictionalized account of the life of Ines Suarez, a seamstress who helped found Chile. The story led Allende to empathize with both sides of a centuries-old conflict.

Press freedom advocates around the world have decried this week's raids on the BBC — in which journalists and accountants alike were questioned, and had their phones and laptops searched.

A new report on the Beslan school seizure contradicts an earlier account. More than 300 people were killed two years ago when Chechen militants seized the school. Russian officials have said that the blasts and fire began when hostage-takers set off bombs. But a report from a Russian lawmaker says security forces started the blasts when they fired grenades at the school.

A recent wedding in Maryland was proceeding in the traditional way until it was time to kiss the bride. Then groom reached into his pocket for his cell phone to update both his Twitter and Facebook accounts — announcing his marriage. Tweeting completed, the minister concluded: "It's now official on Facebook. It's official in my book. You may kiss your bride."

The National Basketball Association says teams are no longer allowed to criticize one another on social media accounts. Two National Hockey League teams went into full mocking mode of the NBA memo.

Agriculture accounts for 11 percent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Native Americans have one of the highest rates of homelessness in the country but account for only 1.5% of North America’s population.

When other users saw Stone's profile, they reported it, thinking it was an imposter. The star of Basic Instinct tweeted at Bumble, pleading: "Don't shut me out of the hive." Her account was restored.

The Supreme Court has ended the 2023 term. Some court watchers feel that the rulings of the conservative majority have strayed too far into partisan politics.

The attacks shut down a meat processing plant and an internet software provider earlier this year.