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India's new generation of night trains leave the station

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India’s new generation sleeper train leaves the station

Hyper-realistic baby dolls gaining popularity in Spain

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Hyper-realistic baby dolls are gaining popularity in Spain

Boston College sets up school targeting first-generation immigrants

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Boston College sets up school for first-generation immigrants

To rediscover time, go for a walk

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Out of Eden Walk

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On Africa trip, Pope Leo XIV condemns war and brushes off Trump criticism

AI may be messing with our memories

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UK officials looking to do away with some jury trials

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India's mechanical pachyderms replacing the real thing

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Mechanical elephants replace real ones for ceremonies in South India

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