Politics
Politics chat: Democrats open campaign offices in purple states, Haley supports Trump
byAyesha Rascoe,Tamara Keith
4 min
Politics chat: Democrats open campaign offices in purple states, Haley supports Trump
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Africa
Nelson Mandela's party could lose their absolute majority in South Africa
byEmmanuel Akinwotu
5 min
Nelson Mandela's party is poised to lose their absolute majority in South Africa
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Animals
How do teenage whales rebel? In the Strait of Gibraltar, by sinking ships
byAyesha Rascoe
1 min
How do teenage whales rebel? In the Strait of Gibraltar, by sinking ships
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Europe
In the run-up to elections in the UK, people say they're ready for a change
byWillem Marx
4 min
In the run-up to elections in the UK, people say they're ready for a change
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Health
The anatomical atlas used by doctors has a dark history. One man is pushing for change
byAyesha Rascoe
6 min
The anatomical atlas used by doctors has a dark history. One man is pushing for change
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Culture
'Minnesota Nice' has been replaced by a new, cheeky slogan for the state
byPeter Cox
2 min
'Minnesota Nice' has been replaced by a new, cheeky slogan for the state
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Health
CDC report finds 1 in 9 American kids has been diagnosed with ADHD
byMaria Godoy,Ayesha Rascoe
3 min
CDC report finds 1 in 9 American kids has been diagnosed with ADHD
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Sunday Puzzle: Name these iconic U.S. summer vacation destinations!
byWill Shortz
6 min
Sunday Puzzle: Name these iconic U.S. summer vacation destinations!
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Culture
The original travel expert, Rick Steves, on how to avoid contributing to overtourism
byAyesha Rascoe
5 min
The original travel expert, Rick Steves, on how to avoid contributing to overtourism
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Obituaries
Disney composer Richard Sherman dies at 95
byTim Greiving
4 min
Disney composer Richard Sherman dies at 95
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What to know before the final week of Trump's hush money trial
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Asia
4 East Asian countries are holding a summit after 4 years. The U.S. will be watching
byAnthony Kuhn,Ayesha Rascoe
4 min
4 East Asian countries are holding a summit after 4 years. The U.S. will be watching
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National
U-Mass Dartmouth graduates got a surprise gift from a billionaire at graduation
byRachel Treisman
2 min
U-Mass Dartmouth graduates got a surprise gift from a billionaire at graduation
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National
How contraception became a political issue among Christians in the U.S.
byAyesha Rascoe
5 min
How contraception became a political issue among Christians in the U.S.
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Climate
Creating a throw-away culture: How companies ingrained plastics in modern life
byMichael Copley
8 min
Your future's in the trash can: How the plastic industry promoted waste to make money
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World
Rescue efforts are underway in Papua New Guinea after a massive landslide
byAyesha Rascoe
3 min
Rescue efforts are underway in Papua New Guinea after a massive landslide
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Author Interviews
R.O. Kwon on her novel 'Exhibit', desire and taboos
byAyesha Rascoe
7 min
R.O. Kwon on her novel 'Exhibit', desire and taboos
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Television
André Holland on playing Huey P. Newton in new series 'The Big Cigar'
byAyesha Rascoe
8 min
Andre Holland on playing Huey P. Newtown in new series 'The Big Cigar'
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