An investigation calls into question the singer's claims that she has Indigenous ancestry.
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| A recent investigation by CBC News calls into question Buffy Sainte-Marie's claims that she has Indigenous ancestry. Sainte-Marie is refuting the allegations. The report has shocked some fans and members of Indigenous communities who saw her as an Indigenous icon and has threatened to taint the 82-year-old singer's long career and legacy. It's also resurfacing complex questions about what it means to be Indigenous. | |
| An innovation that's saved countless lives: 100 years of Garrett Morgan's traffic signal | Whenever Sandra Morgan approaches an intersection as the light shifts from green to yellow, she said she feels a touch of pride. "I'm reminded of my unique family heritage and my grandfather's contribution to public safety," Morgan told CNN. | US interfaith communities draw on decades-long bonds to navigate the Israel-Hamas war Many interfaith groups in the US – whose members have spent years building lasting friendships across religious divides – tell CNN the conflict between Israel and Hamas has renewed their determination to come closer together. | |
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