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From Washington to Los Angeles to London, the crowds were gigantic and historic.

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Demonstrators called for human rights and gender equality.

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Hundreds of thousands of activists descended on downtown Washington for a rally and march.

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"If people in our society need more solidarity, I'll be there for them."

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In Washington, many marchers were parents who brought their children. Here's why in their words.

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"Hidden Figures,” set during the height of NASA's space race, dominated the box office for the second weekend in a row.

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Michael Wardian and 32 others push the body and mind's limits, running 26.2 miles a day from Antartica to Miami, Dubai and Sydney.

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“I didn’t want the hate to be the only voice that he heard,” Monica Hunken said.

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"I want government off my back. Regulations lifted. Feeling a sense of pride in my country again."

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The civil rights icon's “March” topped the bestseller list after his feud with President-elect Donald Trump.

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Barron Trump could be the first boy to live in the executive mansion in more than 50 years.

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With his trusted caddie nearby, Zohar Sharon keeps on winning.

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The final performances will be in May.

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Outfielder’s accomplishments didn’t change in the past 10 years, but the way players are evaluated did dramatically.

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Passengers receive commentary on the city's canine history, as well as maps of dog-friendly pubs and eateries.

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