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As the Kansas winner crossed the finish line, the ribbon caught her ankle, and she fell to the ground. It was a difficult end to what had already been a very cold, windy morning.

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Everyone is keeping their eyes on the skies in New Orleans as severe weather on the horizon could put a damper on the finale ...

Racers dressed as a skyscraper, beekeeper and a chest of drawers were among dozens of runners zipping around a central London square with a frying pan in hand to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, or "Pancake ...

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Students and parishioners gathered at Holy Name Cathedral for the traditional burning of palm leaves ahead of Ash Wednesday.

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