Anders Kelto

Every four years during the World Cup, it becomes a much bigger debate: Why do Americans call it soccer instead of football? You might be surprised to learn where "soccer" gets its roots.

What's the median age in Africa? To find out, take our quiz. Above: Crowds wait for a festival in Maiduguri. Bonus question: Where is Maiduguri? Answer: It's the capital of Boron State in northeastern Nigeria.

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Quiz: Do You Know Enough About Africa To Win Big On 'Jeopardy!'?

Anders Kelto

How many countries are in Africa? 1, 15, 54 or 122? Take our beginner's quiz and test your knowledge of the second-largest continent in the world.

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3 Years After Boston Marathon Bombing, The Story Of A Wrongly Accused Student

Anders Kelto

Brown University student Sunil Tripathi disappeared just before the Boston Marathon bombing, and was accused of being involved in the attack. A new documentary looks at the effects of the allegation.

An Angolan Muslim walks near the ruins of a mosque in Viana, a suburb of Luanda, the Angolan capital. Community members claim that the edifice was destroyed by bulldozers in 2013 after police surrounded the mosque, arguing it did not have the proper documentation.

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Donald Trump Isn't The Only One Calling For Restrictions On Muslims

Anders Kelto

Angola has cracked down on its tiny Muslim population and been accused of destroying some mosques. But the southern African nation has not called for a ban on Muslim immigrants.

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The U.S. Is A World Leader In Gun Deaths

Anders Kelto

In just about every region, the United States ranks high — with one exception.

A poster in the Nairobi slum of Kangemi welcomes Pope Francis to Kenya.

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A Pope's Visit May Bring Hope, But Does It Also Bring Change?

Anders Kelto

During a papal visit, the media swarm and security is intense. He speaks of issues that face the country. After he goes, is there any lasting legacy?

"Free-range" turkeys at Maple Lawn Farms in Fulton, Md., in November 2014. In some cases, turkeys labeled "free-range" roam freely on a farm. But in the vast majority spend most of their time in crowded houses, consumer advocates say.

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Premium, Young And Natural: The Turkey Labels We Cluck-Cluck Over

Anders Kelto

Turkeys these days are often plastered with an array of terms that can confuse and even mislead consumers. Here's a glossary of jargon for the wannabe informed Thanksgiving turkey buyer.