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Behind the scenes at America's Test Kitchen

A whole year before publication, America's Test Kitchen was fine-tuning a contender for its newest cookbook at its headquarters in Boston: a recipe for roasted carrots and shallots. On Day One of testing, deputy food editor Stephanie Pixley was all…

An eccentric millionaire's home that plays its own tune

In the Pittsburgh mansion-turned-museum known as the Bayernhof, the 1920s player piano that magically conjures up the spirit of stars like George Gershwin is just one of more than 140 rare music machines that all come together to bring the…

Hudson Yards' Vessel: Like a park, but vertical

It's the centerpiece of the largest and most expensive private real estate development in American history. "Vessel" was unveiled this past week, the sculpture in the middle of Hudson Yards, a vast new 16-building complex on the West Side of…

Kirsten Gillibrand officially launches presidential campaign

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand launched her presidential campaign, two months after she announced the creation of an exploratory committee, making it official with a tweeted campaign video early Sunday morning. The video, titled "Brave" and narrated by Gillibrand, focuses…

Afghan troops go missing after fleeing battle with Taliban

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Around 100 Afghan soldiers fled their posts and tried to cross into neighboring Turkmenistan during a weeklong battle with the Taliban, officials said Sunday, in the latest setback for the country’s battered security forces. Mohammad Naser…

New Zealand digs graves as mosque massacre toll rises to 50

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Anguished relatives were anxiously waiting Sunday for authorities to release the remains of those who were killed in massacres at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, while police announced the death toll…

Was a killer filmed on his way to committing a murder?

Produced by James Stolz and Jaime Hellman After three murders with chillingly similar scenarios occurred in Austin, Texas, police began to wonder if they were chasing a serial killer. But whomever committed the crimes left no evidence, no DNA. Cops…

Residents rescued amid historic flooding across Midwest

Omaha, Neb. — Authorities were using boats and large vehicles on Saturday to rescue and evacuate residents in parts of the Midwest where a recent deluge of rainwater and snowmelt was sent pouring over frozen ground, overwhelming creeks and rivers,…

Police questioning 24-year-old in mob boss killing

Reputed mob boss murdered New York police said Sunday they are questioning a 24-year-old male in connection with the shooting death of Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali. In a statement, police said the investigation is still in progress and an arrest…

Why the new military budget is focused on China

Chinese bombers. Chinese hypersonic missiles. Chinese cyberattacks. Chinese anti-satellite weapons. To a remarkable degree, the 2020 Pentagon budget proposal is shaped by national security threats that acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has summarized in three words: "China, China, China." The…

New Zealanders reach out to Muslims in wake of mass shooting

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s stricken residents reached out to Muslims in their neighborhoods and around the country on Saturday, with a fierce determination to show kindness to a community in pain as a 28-year-old white supremacist stood…

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