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What does it mean to be American Romani or Gypsy?

Lifestyle & Belief

Reality TV’s “My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding” shows how some Romani Americans celebrate their nuptials. But do the brawls and bling really represent the Roma community?Reality TV’s “My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding” shows how some Romani Americans celebrate their nuptials. But do the brawls and bling really represent the Roma community?

Aftermath of the Boston marathon bombing

Solving a triple murder case might have prevented the Boston Marathon bombings

Conflict & Justice

One Boston Marathon suspect believed dead, another subject of massive manhunt

Global Politics
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