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Many Shipibo-Konibo craftswomen migrated from their Indigenous communities in the Amazon to Peru's capital, Lima, in the past few decades.

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A U.S.-born Buddhist lama celebrated his 18th birthday with an elaborate enthronement ceremony.

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Almost every table has a view of Long Island Sound.

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While diplomats negotiated at the United Nations climate talks in Azerbaijan, climate experts played a board game where players are supposed to work together to combat global warming.

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  Bagels are served warm alongside requisite cream cheese made for "ripping and dipping."

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Lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement: Fall walks, runs and turkey trots have begun.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and 317 Main Street executive chef Eric LeVine put a twist on turkey by adding pumpkin tortelloni.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa Distefano tries apple cider doughnuts at Woodside Orchards in Aquebogue and Breeze Hill Farm in Peconic.

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