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Military's DEI purge seen putting its future — and its history — at risk
Many Pentagon materials now labeled as "DEI" were a bit more like advertisements — aimed at recruits who have shown a willingness to serve, military experts tell NPR.

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Recipe: Gnocchi sabzi with lamb kofta and this week’s news nibbles
Spring has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and this dish is a wonderful way to celebrate the return of life.

History
Pentagon website removes, then restores, page honoring Black Medal of Honor recipient
Charles C. Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon in 1970. But a profile of the Vietnam War veteran was caught in an "auto removal process," the Defense Department says.

Arlington National Cemetery stops highlighting some historical figures on its website
Articles, photos and videos that are seen as promoting DEI will be removed under the new approach.

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Recipe: Seared radicchio with black garlic, salsa negra and corn nuts
At Portland's De Noche, chef Dani Morales offers a Caesar salad that respects its Mexican roots.
Medford’s Holly Theatre returns to its 1930 glory after a decade of restoration
The historic Holly Theatre in downtown Medford plans to reopen its doors Thursday after a $13 million fundraising campaign.

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Recipe: Filet o' fish shawarma for Ramadan or Lent
Lent and Ramadan overlap this year, and a filet o' fish shawarma will have you covered for the meat-free days and iftar alike.

History
A very brief history of Oregon chemist Linus Pauling
Linus Pauling was born in Portland on Feb. 28, 1901. He went on to win two Nobel prizes and is considered one of the greatest chemists of the 20th century.

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Recipe: Protein-packed whole grain salad
Whether or not you megadose on multivitamins, most dietitians would agree that a dense whole grain salad like this one is a nutritional slam-dunk.

Culture
Chemawa Indian School opened 145 years ago in Forest Grove
The Forest Grove Indian Industrial School opened on February 25, 1880. It was the first school of its kind on the West Coast and the second federally funded, off-reservation Native American boarding school in the country.