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Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Takes Effect
The Pentagon's controversial 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy officially ended yesterday amid celebra…
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Scientists Investigate Invasive Earthworm Species
You've probably heard that earthworms are good for the soil and can help create rich dirt for healt…
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The Health Consequences of Inequality
When recession hit the U.S., many people who were once at the top of the economic ladder, with secu…
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Understanding Natural Disasters Through Poetry
Poet and editor Jeffrey Yang has had many occasions to think about humans' relationships with natur…
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U.S. Poverty Rate Spikes in Latest Census
New U.S. census numbers show that the American poverty rate is at its highest since 1993, showing t…
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Engineers Rappel Down Washington Monument, Check Damage
Tourists in the nation's capital watched in awe as engineers rappeled down the sides of the Washing…
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Denzel Washington Talks U.S. Dropout Crisis, Solutions
Reports say one-third of U.S. high school students don't graduate on time and Latino and African-Am…
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Alabama Immigration Law Spells Trouble for Farmers
Farmers in Alabama rely on immigrant workers for picking the produce they grow and send on to groce…
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An Update on the Arab Spring
Countries that have experienced revolutions during the past year's 'Arab Spring' movement are in va…
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Death Toll in Turkey Quake Rises, Dozens Missing
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the nation of Turkey killing at least 279 people and injuring more t…
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