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Economy May 08

Column: Why you need to get financially naked with your partner

By Erin Lowry

The case for starting sex education in kindergarten

In the Netherlands, the approach, known as “comprehensive sex education,” starts as early as age 4. You'll never hear an explicit reference to sex in a kindergarten class. The goal is bigger than that. It’s about having open, honest conversations…

By Saskia de Melker

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks after his meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Politics Oct 18

WATCH: Pompeo says U.S. response in Khashoggi case will await results from Saudi probe

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Thursday he will no longer attend the annual investment conference in Saudi Arabia. Photo by Yuri Gripas/Reuters

Politics Oct 18

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin won’t attend Saudi investment conference

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a signing ceremony following a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia. Photo by Pavel Golovkin/Reuters

World Oct 18

Putin says Russia would only use its nuclear weapons in retaliation

By Associated Press

Investigators gather outside the damaged building of a college following a recent attack in the city of Kerch, Crimea. Photo by Pavel Rebrov/Reuters

World Oct 18

Manhunt in Crimea for possible accomplice in school attack

By Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media as she arrives at the European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Piroschka van de Wouw/Reuters

Politics Oct 18

Theresa May says Brexit transition era could be extended

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks with workers on "Cutting the Red Tape, Unleashing Economic Freedom" in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters

Politics Oct 18

Analysis: With Trump’s ‘America First’ policy, where do human rights rank?

By Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

Steve Penny, former president of USA Gymnastics invokes his 5th amendment right to not answer questions during the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee in Washington, D.C. Photo by Leah Millis/Reuters

Nation Oct 18

Ex-USA Gymnastics head indicted in Texas on tampering charge

By Associated Press

Politics Oct 17

In one of California’s reddest districts, Republican loyalty is tested by an indictment

By Meredith Lee

Residents move through flood waters brought by Tropical Storm Harvey in Northwest Houston

Poetry Oct 17

In the wake of Hurricane Michael, this poet recognizes the way disaster can change you

By Lora Strum

Nation Oct 17

Kia, Hyundai called to testify to Senate on car fire risk

By Associated Press

Making Sen$e Oct 17

Medicare open enrollment has begun. Here’s how to navigate your options

By Philip Moeller

World Oct 17

Trump asks Turkey for any recorded evidence of Khashoggi’s fate

By Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

Politics Oct 17

In Georgia, black voters were ordered off a bus headed to the polls

By Associated Press

Politics Oct 17

WATCH: Trump presents Medal of Honor to retired Marine

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

An employee holds marijuana in front of a modified Canadian flag with a marijuana leaf while posing in a photo illustration at a dispensary in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Canada on Wednesday became the second country in the world to legalize marijuana. Photo by Chris Wattie/Reuters

Making Sen$e Oct 17

Canada just legalized pot. Who could profit?

By Gretchen Frazee

Caroll Spinney signs autographs during the Dean Martin Expo and Nostalgic, Comedy and Comic Convention featuring collections of memorabilia from 1950's and 60's in New York on June 28, 2014. Photo by Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

Arts Oct 17

Puppeteer who played Big Bird on ‘Sesame Street’ retiring

By Associated Press

A polling station on Florida primary Election Day in St. Augustine, Florida. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Politics Oct 17

How Democrats are trying to motivate voters to show up for Election Day

By Juana Summers, Associated Press

The Rustic Barn, an event hall, which suffered major tornado damage in 2017, is seen from an unmanned aerial vehicle in Canton, Texas. Photo by Brandon Wade/Reuters

Nation Oct 17

Tornadoes are spinning up farther east in U.S., study finds

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Rep. Beto O'Rourke (L), faces U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, in debate at the KENS-5 Studios in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Tom Reel/San Antonio Express-News via Reuters

Politics Oct 17

Trailing in polls, Beto O’Rourke lays into Ted Cruz in Texas debate

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania. Photo by Leah Millis/Reuters

Politics Oct 17

Trump says he won’t accept blame if GOP loses House

By Catherine Lucey, Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press