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Inside The 'Giant Leap' In Technology It Took To Land On The Moon
President John F. Kennedy first announced the mission to the moon in 1961 — well before the U.S. had the equipment to carry it out.
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Military Spouses Continue Fight To End 'Widow's Tax'
Spouses of fallen U.S. service members are facing financial burdens that aren't likely to go away unless Congress takes action on what's known as the "widow's tax."
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California Bill Moves To Ban Mini Hotel Toiletry Bottles
The bill would replace the bottles with dispensers or bottles larger than 12 ounces.
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Red, White And Blue Dishes For Your July 4th Celebration
Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst has recipes using red, white, and blue food to celebrate America's birthday this week.
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'First A Trickle And Then A Surge': Why More Grad Schools Are Going GRE-Optional
Critics of the GRE graduate school entry exam say the test seems to favor whiter, wealthier students. Minorities and poorer students tend to perform worse.
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Mobile Salon Empowers Black Girls To Break Into The Hair Industry
In Columbus, Ohio, hair stylist Queen Roshae is teaching young black kids how to turn hair into a career.
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Vaping Could Cause Cardiovascular Harm, Researcher Says
Scientists are still learning new things about the possible health impacts of vaping as the FDA struggles to regulate the booming industry.
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Wondering Where To Travel This Summer? Start With This List Of Destinations
Thinking about planning a trip this summer, but not sure where to go? Here's a list of recommendations.
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Deadly Everest Overcrowding Prompts Question: Who Should Be Allowed To Climb It?
The 2019 climbing season on Mt. Everest has been one of the deadliest on record.
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Why Are Squids So Smart? We Ask A 'Squid Nerd'
The soft-bodied, ink-squirting cephalopods are incredibly smart in more ways than you might think.
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Humans Have 30 Years To Stave Off Climate Catastrophe, 'Uninhabitable Earth' Author Says
"It's worse, much worse, than you think." That's how author David Wallace-Wells' new book "The Uninhabitable Earth" opens.
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Try These Fresh Rhubarb Recipes As Spring Gets Into Full Swing
You might not be familiar with rhubarb — or think of it as a sour, stalky plant. Here are recipes that help tame its tartness.