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What happens when Congress returns to Washington this week?

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Lawmakers will likely do what they do best: the bare minimum.

Commercial airlines begin flights to Cuba

By PBS News Hour

This week, for the first time in 55 years, a commercial passenger jet flew from the U.S. to Cuba, and eight airlines are approved to run flights between the two countries. The breakthrough is part of President Barack Obama’s effort…

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8 things you didn't know about bees

By Kamala Kelkar

Beekeepers all over the world in the last ten years have reported significant colony losses that may be caused by interconnected effects of pesticides, parasites, landscape changes and a warmer climate.

Promising outsiders, Trump team led by Christie insiders

By Michael Catalini, Associated Press

Donald Trump is pledging that the government he appoints will bring sweeping change to Washington's culture. So far, that promise comes with a heavy New Jersey accent.

On the road to 270, Arizona is home to best chance for a spoiler

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

If Hillary Clinton carries Arizona in November, there's a good chance it won't be because Democrats on their own have flipped a reliable GOP state they hope to win consistently someday.

Amid struggle for Syria deal, Obama and Putin to meet Monday

By Kathleen Hennessey and Josh Lederman, Associated Press

The United States is skeptical an agreement with Russia to decease violence in Syria can work but will keep pursuing it nonetheless, President Barack Obama said Sunday.

Clinton enters fall with key advantages in White House race

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

Two months from Election Day, Hillary Clinton has a clear edge over Donald Trump in nearly every measure traditionally used to gauge success in presidential races.

Obama consulting Turkish, British leaders on Islamic State

By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press

At an economic summit in China, President Barack Obama is turning attention to the Islamic State group.

Could California's drought make residents sick?

By PBS News Hour

As California's five-year drought continues, the community of East Porterville has become an epicenter for the state's water shortage. Of the 1,800 homes located in the town, nearly 500 have lost wells that provided water for bathing and washing food.

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How Boston stamped out a TB outbreak thanks to bartenders and barbers

By Shanoor Seervai, STAT

The plan in Boston helped bring tuberculosis under control in the city, and set the precedent for similar interventions used today where TB is still widespread.