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The Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Break Ride Across Iowa is about to celebrate 50 years of pie, gravel roads and a community eager to make you forget about your troubles. (Image credit: Michael Zamora/NPR)

Africa’s metalheads have a bold vision. We talk to Edward Banchs, author of a new book about Africa’s metal scene, and to a heavy metal singer in Botswana known as “Vulture.” (Image credit: Courtesy of Tshomarelo Mosaka)

The cap for private insurers was widely viewed as a violation of the strict budgetary rules that govern the reconciliation process Democrats are using to fast-track the package.

CINCINNATI — At least nine people were wounded — none critically — in a shooting outside a Cincinnati bar early Sunday, police there said. Most of the victims suffered wounds to their lower halves, Lt. Col. Mike John of the

Information and medications needed to end a pregnancy are increasingly available outside the health care system.

Information and medications needed to end a pregnancy are increasingly available outside the health care system.

Bleary-eyed senators went through a marathon series of votes at the Capitol that is the final step before passing Democrats’ climate, energy and tax package.

Over 2,000 visit the holy site on Jewish day of mourning commemorating destruction of two Temples, in an act that seeks to demonstrate Jewish attachment to and control over site

Senate ‘vote-a-rama’ continues as Democrats eye finish line for sweeping climate and health care bill  CNN Harris breaks 50-50 deadlock to advance landmark climate, tax, health bill  The Hill Meeks says Senate bill is “icing on the cake” for Democrats’ midterm message  Face

Yet more human remains found as drought shrinks Lake Mead reservoir  The Guardian US More human remains discovered in Lake Mead’s receding waters  CNN Fourth set of human remains discovered at Lake Mead since May  WeAreGreenBay.com Human remains discovered at Lake Mead Saturday