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May 20, 2021 at 9:44 a.m. ET

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RNS-Goodall-Templeton: Jane Goodall, celebrated primatologist, wins 2021 Templeton Prize
(RNS) — Sixty years after she entered to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat, Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, has won the 2021 Templeton Prize. Goodall, 87, is only the fourth woman to win the award, established by the late investor and philanthropist Sir John Templeton to honor those who use science to explore humankind’s place and purpose within the universe. By Yonat Shimron. 1,400 words. (category: a)

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RNS-Jewish-Exhibit: A new digital exhibit maps the Jewish histories of Los Angeles’ Eastside
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The Los Angeles metro area is home to the second largest Jewish community in the United States, yet to some, much of American Jewish history is dominated by a New York-centric perspective. A new digital exhibit documenting Jewish life in the Eastside of Los Angeles aims to amplify the nuances of Jews who settled in the neighborhood of Boyle Heights. By Alejandra Molina. 600 words. (category: a)

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