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Sweet potatoes—the orange, yellow and purple varieties of the root vegetable—are lower in calories and carbohydrates than the average spud. They’re also rich in vitamin A, C, B6, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.

Staff at a restaurant were discussing Trump's quick departure yesterday. "Trump left because the meeting was not successful," they said. But they added with relaxed assurance, "No problem; there will be other meetings. This will take some steps."

Since Trump's arrival, such initiatives have escalated into Cold War-style combat by another name, with his administration committed to defeating China in a struggle for global economic, technological, and military supremacy.

Israel’s withholding of Palestinian tax revenue is a violation of Israel’s obligations under the Oslo accords Paris Protocol, Al Mezan stated.

Charity provides just enough relief to the violence of extreme inequality to make its perpetuation possible.

Workers in Mexico are striking for higher pay. With a new president in office, it may be that Mexican workers see improvements they haven't seen in many years.

The city’s 3,000 teachers walked off the job to demand higher pay, smaller classes and more school resources.

The casting of Mahershala Ali provided an opportunity for the HBO show to explore new themes it its third season, but in the end it all felt a little vague and perfunctory

Restructuring North Carolina's electricity market would mean ending longstanding policies that have left the South largely without competition among power companies.

Trump is the patron saint of fake news -- a con artist grubbing money. Don’t be surprised if his net worth turns out to be less than zero. In 1990 his net worth was negative $295 million, meaning that you are probably worth more than Donald Trump.