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Van Zeller, 50, has won dozens of awards for the program that has taken her around the world to report on black market activities and human trafficking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Surrounding the Octagon are black padded seats for 4,500 guests, each with a sign on the back saying "Warning: Please do not stand on chair," in case spectators get overexcited.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

One hot day two vanloads of men, having shucked their black overcoats, ask at the pro shop if they can rent carts to drive around the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They’re watching because they want to see Brenda say the skeleton looks like Calista Flockhart, or Cindy get KO’d by a black cat.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

You step outside right as your bus pulls away, leaving a black cloud suspended in the air.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith