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A Novelist’s Voice, Both Exotic and Midwestern

A Novelist’s Voice, Both Exotic and Midwestern

Early in Dinaw Mengestu’s new novel, “How to Read the Air,” the main character, a troubled young Ethiopian-American named Jonas Woldemariam, goes to a job interview, only to be asked, “Where’s that accent of yours from?” by a prospective boss baffled by his seemingly alien provenance. “Peoria,” Jonas replies, puzzling his interviewer even further.

They're all out: 33 miners raised safely in Chile

They’re all out: 33 miners raised safely in Chile

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – The longest underground nightmare in history ended safely — and faster than anyone expected.