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Grits are a popular dish widely consumed across the Southern United States. They’re made from dried, ground corn (Maize) cooked in various liquids — including water, milk, or broth — until the mix reaches a thick, creamy, porridge-like consistency. While grits are incredibly popular, many people wonder whether they’re good for you. This article reviews grits, including their nutrition, benefits, and whether they’re healthy. What are grits? Grits are a popular Southern American dish made from crushed or ground corn. They’re most commonly served as a breakfast or side dish and usually made from a variety of corn called dent...

Counterterrorism investigators are trying to figure out why a 24-year-old Kuwait-born man who seemingly had a typical suburban American upbringing attacked two U.S. military sites in a shooting rampage that left four Marines dead. Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez of Hixson, Tennessee, did not appear to have been on the radar of federal authorities before the bloodshed Thursday, officials said, and they were still searching for a motive. Abdulazeez was killed by police. Federal authorities were looking into the possibility it was an act of terrorism but said there was no evidence yet that anyone else was involved. […] (Hussnain) Javid said...

On September 16, 2004 a category 4 hurricane swept through Northwest Florida causing billions of dollars worth of damages. The advertisement in the April edition of Southern Living magazine shows a serene picture of Pensacola Beach, post-Hurricane Ivan. It reads: "Welcome Back -- Pensacola's enduring appeal has withstood the test of time and weather once again. Hotels, restaurants and attractions are remodeled, expanded, and renewed." The headline on the front-page article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "Spring broke." Appearing on March 26, six months after the Sept. 16 storm, the article describes college students finding "an unexpected level of wreckage" when...