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Russo Brothers to Green-Light 8 New Italian American Films in 2020
The next Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum is officially under way.
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Coronavirus Outbreak Spreading in Italy, 16 Cases Reported in 1 Day
The U.S. State Dept. is warning American travelers to avoid cruise ships in Asia, and cases have spiked in South Korea and Iran—triggering fears of a global outbreak.
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Italy’s Stagnant Economy Is Forcing Out the Country’s Youth
The unemployment rate among Italians under 25 years old is 28.6%. By comparison, it's about 8% in the U.S.
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Recipe: Out-of-this-World Tiramisu Layer Cake
If heaven were a confection, it would be Tiramisu Layer Cake.
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Family Recipe: Nonna’s Marinara Sauce
An authentic tomato sauce to be enjoyed as is, or as a base in countless Italian recipes.
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Where We’ve Been, Where We Are and Where We’re Going (Part 3)
Join us on this multi-part podcast series that gets to the heart of the Italian American experience.
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Recipe: Ricotta Doughnuts with Lemon Cream Dipping Sauce
These warm, scrumptious morsels are proof that Italian doughnuts are the best doughnuts.
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Venice Carnival: the Cultural Bash That Attracts 3 Million People Every Year
Soaked in vanity, pageantry and masked galas, Venice Carnival offers Italians and tourists a brief escape before Lent arrives.
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A New Yorker’s Take on the Best Italian Joints Across the 5 Boroughs
The options are endless and the list is up for debate, but here are a few must-try favorites.
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The Guy You’ve Never Seen Who’s Behind America’s Favorite Cartoon Dad
Homer Simpson, "Grampa" Simpson, Krusty the Clown, Barney Gumble, Groundskeeper Willy and many more are all voiced by Italian-American actor Dan Castellaneta.
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