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Paquita la del Barrio, a Mexican songstress known for feminist anthems like "Tres veces te engañe" and "Rata de dos patas," has died. She was 77. Her death was announced on Instagram Monday ...

I wondered, before realising how very ironic my reaction was. The LA fires, which are still burning, have now scorched and flattened a populated area more than 12 times the size of that destroyed ...

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