Africa

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Why so many epidemics originate in Asia and Africa – and why we can expect more

Children's Health

Treating HIV in the tiniest babies could have huge positive implications for their futures

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American Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Philly and Morocco starting in June 2020

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Climate change may be causing deadly fungus infections, scientists say

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Ebola soon to be deemed an international emergency, WHO says

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South Jersey pastor allegedly sold bleach as miracle cure in Africa

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Measles cases have spiked in the U.S., but they're really surging worldwide

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Children's Health

World's first malaria vaccine program launched in Africa

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Kevin Hart to buy Nigerian pencil artist's viral, hyper-real sketch of him

Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington revisit 'Philadelphia,' 25 years later

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Thousands overseas now wearing 'erroneously pre-printed New England Patriots championship' merch

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Questlove learns fascinating truth about family ancestry on 'Finding Your Roots'

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Penn researchers find skin pigment genes falsify long-held race concepts

Joel Embiid delivers video message on misconceptions about Africans

Philly Zoo's naming contest for female newborn to benefit orphaned gorillas

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Photos: Colorful self-expression at the Odunde Festival

Annual Odunde Street Festival returns to Graduate Hospital

Odunde Street Festival

Philadelphia Museum of Art debuts 'Creative Africa' featuring five exhibits

Creative Africa at the Museum of Art

New Jersey duo pleads guilty to role in international carjacking ring

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Philly Fashion Incubator to take the spotlight at White House Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Elissa Bloom Fashion Incubator

Secretary of State makes surprise visit to Somali capital

Drones could help save wildlife from poaching

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Exploring new heights: How to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro

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Obama to bring back most U.S. troops fighting Ebola in Africa

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