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Women take part in the Maghrib prayer just after sunset at 5:34 p.m. at West Coast Islamic Society in Anaheim on Feb. 12. The prayer is the fourth of five daily prayers.

Heading to Disneyland? Now, you can stop by the Middle East on the way

When most people hear about Anaheim, California, they think Disneyland. But just miles away there's a neighborhood where many Arab Americans flock to for products and services normally found only in the Middle East. Local community organizers want to brand the area "Little Arabia," but not everyone is on board.

Heading to Disneyland? Now, you can stop by the Middle East on the way
Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, left, is the long-time emcee of the "Paris by Night" show. She is also the daughter of Nguyen Cao Ky, the former South Vietnam leader.

For Vietnamese, 'Paris By Night' is a mix of Vegas, nostalgia and pre-war culture

For Vietnamese, 'Paris By Night' is a mix of Vegas, nostalgia and pre-war culture

Karen Refugees from Myanmar Find a Foothold in North Carolina

Karen Refugees from Myanmar Find a Foothold in North Carolina
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California town demands justice after homeless man's death

California town demands justice after homeless man's death

The evolving myth of Bin Laden

The evolving myth of Bin Laden
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Interracial marriages, past and present

According to the latest census numbers, the number of interracial marriages is up 20 percent since the year 2000, to about 4.5 million. That means that eight percent of all marriages in the U.S. are now between people of different races.

Interracial marriages, past and present
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'Los Suns' take the court in protest

Instead of their usual jerseys, the Phoenix Suns wore shirts with 'Los Suns' inscribed across the chest. This change in wardrobe was in support of Arizona's Latino population and a protest to Arizona's new immigration law.

'Los Suns' take the court in protest
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An extended weekend for Mexico as the country shuts down

Mexican officials announced this week a total shutdown of the entire country in response to the outbreak of influenza A H1-N1, better known as the swine flu. Offices, restaurants, schools, and soccer stadiums will be closed from Friday through Tuesday.

An extended weekend for Mexico as the country shuts down

Out of the box housing

An entrepreneur who turns steel cargo shipping containers into housing finds success as the push for reuse materials increases.

Out of the box housing

Obama and McCain make joint appearance

Barack Obama and John McCain both take part in a forum at Saddleback Church in California.

Obama and McCain make joint appearance
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From Toilet to Tap

Orange County water and sewer officials have pulled out the stops for one of the most advanced sewer-to-drinking water systems in the world.

From Toilet to Tap
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Out of the box, housing

The increasing push to reuse materials has given one entrepreneur overnight success he says was 20 years in the making. Living on Earth's Ingrid Lobet reports on a company that turns steel cargo shipping containers into housing.

Out of the box, housing
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From Toilet to Tap

Orange County water and sewer officials have pulled out the stops for one of the most advanced sewer-to-drinking water systems in the world.

From Toilet to Tap
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From toilet to tap

Orange County, CA has opened what is likely the largest sewage purification plant for drinking water in the world. The community is on board, and the idea is already being copied elsewhere in the U.S. and abroad. Living on Earth's Ingrid Lobet reports.

From toilet to tap
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California Sludge

California Sludge