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Margaret Good (left), Democratic candidate for a state House seat in Florida, campaigns for votes in Sarasota, Fla., on Monday. Good beat Republican James Buchanan by 7 percentage points in a district that President Trump won two years ago by a 5-point margin.

Democrats Take Republican Seat In Florida Special Election

Margaret Good defeated James Buchanan in Florida's 72nd House District, boosting Democrats' hopes for the fall midterms.

'Black Panther' Breaks Weekend Box Office Records

The movie Black Panther proved itself to be a huge box office hit this weekend, surpassing analysts' already high expectations. Over three days, the film grossed an estimated $192 million.

Britain's Metropolitan Police said Sergei Skripal, a former Russian spy, and his daughter were likely poisoned with a rare nerve agent at his home.

Ex-Russian Spy Attacked By Nerve Agent Likely Poisoned At Home

The Metropolitan Police says the highest concentration of the rare chemical was found on Sergei Skripal's front door in Salisbury, England. Investigators assure neighbors that they are safe.

Guest DJ: How The Band Phoenix Made A Joyful Record In Chaotic Times

Guitarist Laurent Brancowitz and singer Thomas Mars talk about how the band was able to make uplifting music at a time when their native Paris has seen horrific terror attacks.

Elisa Saldivar gets a Frida Kahlo-inspired look, courtesy of Reina Rebelde. The makeup line was helping participants in the record attempt get ready before the final tally.

Frida Kahlo Celebrated With An Attempt At A World Record

Museum-goers attempted to set the record for most people dressed up as Frida Kahlo at the Dallas Museum of Art Thursday night.

Dara Khosrowshahi, chief executive officer of Expedia, has been chosen to lead Uber, as it seeks to overcome a string of recent scandals.

Uber Picks New CEO, Expedia's Dara Khosrowshahi

The travel company CEO will step into the role at a time of immense turmoil for the ride-hailing giant, to fill a leadership vacuum after co- founder Travis Kalanick resigned under pressure in June.

Mary Grams, 84, holds a carrot that grew through her engagement ring in Alberta, Canada. Grams, who lost her diamond ring 13 years ago while pulling weeds in her garden, is wearing it proudly again after her daughter-in-law pulled it from the ground on a misshapen carrot.

Found: 1-Carrot Diamond Ring

Thirteen years ago, Mary Grams of Alberta, Canada, lost her engagement ring while working on the family farm. This week, her daughter-in-law found the heirloom, bizarrely adorning a vegetable.

Beyoncé Joins 'Mi Gente' Remix, Donates Proceeds To Hurricane Relief

Queen Bey is donating proceeds from the song to relief efforts in Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

Clockwise from upper left: Lauryn Hill, Joni Mitchell (<em>Blue </em>album cover), PJ Harvey (<em>Rid of Me</em> album cover), Nina Simone, Ofra Haza (<em>Fifty Gates of Wisdom </em>album cover), Aretha Franklin.

New Mix: Turning The Tables Takes Over All Songs Considered

Five critics join forces on this week's All Songs Considered to unpack the some of the highlights of Turning The Tables.

Visitors enter Saudi Comic Con (SCC) which is the first event of its kind to be held in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, in February. The kingdom has also announced the reopening of cinemas after a decades-long ban.

Saudi Arabia Announces Opening Of Cinemas For First Time In 35 Years

The announcement is part of social and economic reforms undertaken by the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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