Subject: The Optimist: They were rescued as kids in WWII. Now they want to help today’s refugee children.
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Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2016 14:03:33 -0400 (EDT)

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THEY WERE RESCUED AS KIDS IN WWII. NOW THEY WANT TO HELP TODAY’S REFUGEE CHILDREN.
Advocates want Britain to grant asylum to thousands of kids from war-ravaged countries.
By James McAuley
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HOW ONE PHOTOGRAPHER AND HER PARTNER ARE RECREATING THE NOSTALGIC BEAUTY OF THE PAST ON INSTAGRAM

By Bronwen Latimer
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SHE&#8217;S A YOUNG RUNNER IN GAZA, AND SHE REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE RACE
Inas Nofal is Gaza's only professional female runner but she keeps on moving despite the odds. 
By Hazem Balousha
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BEYOND BATMAN: MEET THE ARTIST FIGHTING TO CHANGE COMICS DIVERSITY
Artist Shawn Martinbrough talks about working in the comic book industry -- and growing its diversity. 
By David Betancourt
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THIS 9-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHO COMPLETED A NAVY SEAL-INSPIRED RACE COULD CRUSH YOU
Milla Bizzotto was inspired to train after being bullied.
By Cindy Boren
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WHAT PAY MEANS TO U.S. WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Long treated as second-tier despite revenue-driving popularity, team deserves equal wages.
By Sally Jenkins
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WATCH A MIDDLE-AGED COP TEACH AN 11-YEAR-OLD HOMELESS GIRL HOW TO PLAY HOPSCOTCH
"If you touch the line, you’re out," he explained to the quiet girl before he started bounding through the boxes.
By Jenny Starrs
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A BITTERSWEET FAREWELL TO THE OBAMAS AT THEIR LAST WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL
For black families, being on the White House lawn remains a powerful experience.
By Petula Dvorak
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