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Nation Mar 07

Why do clocks spring forward?

By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Nation Nov 03

100 years later, the madness of daylight saving time endures

One hundred years after Congress passed the first daylight saving legislation, more and more people are doubting the wisdom of changing the clocks.

By Michael Downing, The Conversation

Nation Nov 02

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Don’t forget to fall back one hour Sunday

Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and most of Arizona don't observe daylight saving time, so no need to change the clocks in those places.

By Associated Press

Nation Mar 06

Reminder: we’re going to lose an hour of sleep this weekend

Most Americans will set their clocks 60 minutes forward before heading to bed Saturday night, and most smart phones should update automatically. Daylight saving time officially starts Sunday at 2 a.m. local time.

By News Desk

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