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In South Africa, traditional healers join the fight against HIV. Stigma remains high in rural areas

In South Africa, traditional healers join the fight against HIV. Stigma remains high in rural areas

BUSHBUCKRIDGE, South Africa (AP) — The walls of Shadrack Mashabane’s hut in the rural South African town of Bushbuckridge are covered with traditional fabrics, with a small window the only source of light.
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Celebrity-Birthdays-Jun16

Celebrity Birthdays for June 16: Actress Eileen Atkins ("The Crown," ''Doc Martin") is 90. Actor Bill Cobbs is 90. Country singer Billy "Crash" Craddock is 86. Author Joyce Carol Oates is 86. Singer Eddie Levert of The O'Jays is 82.
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Today-History-Jun16

Today in History for June 16: In 1502, the Sainte-Chapelle in Chambery, France was completed for the Duke of Savoy to house the much disputed, but often venerated Shroud of Turin, a cloth in which Jesus Christ was reputedly wrapped following His Cruc
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Today-Music-History-Jun16

Today in Music History for June 16: In 1929, 62-year-old Otto Funk completed a 183-day, 6,600-km walk from San Francisco to New York. He was said to have played his violin every step of the way.
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Tatum and the Celtics look to clinch NBA Finals against Dallas

Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Celtics -6.5; over/under is 209.
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Singapore rushes to clean-up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship

Singapore rushes to clean-up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel supply ship

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — An oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker has blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline, including the popular resort island of Sentosa, and sparked concerns it may threaten marine wi
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Amoah, Knott bring the speed to The Jerome Classic

BURNABY, B.C. — Joseph Amoah of Ghana and Kristina Knott of the Philippines were among the big winners on Saturday at The Jerome Classic at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium. Amoah won the men's 100 metres open event in 10.
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White Sox score tying run after intentional balk, beat Diamondbacks 9-2 for rare road win

White Sox score tying run after intentional balk, beat Diamondbacks 9-2 for rare road win

PHOENIX (AP) — Chicago scored its first run after an intentional balk, Lenyn Sosa hit a three-run homer and the White Sox picked up a rare road win with a 9-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
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Shooting at splash pad in Detroit suburb injures 9, including 2 children. An 8-year-old is critical

Shooting at splash pad in Detroit suburb injures 9, including 2 children. An 8-year-old is critical

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Nine people were injured, including two young children and their mother, after a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb where families gathered to escape the summer heat Saturday.
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Don't take all your cash with you to the beach and other tips to avoid theft during a Hawaii holiday

Don't take all your cash with you to the beach and other tips to avoid theft during a Hawaii holiday

HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu police recently received some attention on social media for recommending beachgoers not leave their valuables unattended and instead take those items with them into the ocean in a waterproof bag.
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