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Teens in the Statehouse

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Meet three young people who recently won election to their state legislatures.

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Science and Tech

Designer Babies

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Scientists are learning to manipulate human genetics. Should we be worried?

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World News

South Africa: Land of Inequality

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After 25 years of democracy, South Africa continues to struggle with the legacy of apartheid.

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Government

The Battle Over The Census

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The decision to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census has prompted a massive fight over the once-a-decade national count.

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History

A Space Race Reborn?

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Fifty years ago this summer, the U.S. became the first—and so far only—nation to land people on the moon. The anniversary comes just as a new race to the moon appears to be heating up.

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Life and Culture

Should Plastic Straws Be Banned?

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Two experts weigh in on the issue.

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Cartoons

Cartoons about plastic straws, designer babies, the 2020 Census, and more

Life and Culture

A New Kind of Circus Magic

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A German circus stages “animal-free” performances using digital animals.

Life and Culture

A Prison Vacation

Life and Culture

Overstressed South Koreans are paying to do short stints in mock jails.

Life and Culture

Turning Pro at 13

Life and Culture

A teenage girl hopes to be allowed to join the National Women’s Soccer League.

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Numbers in the News

Life and Culture

Quirky stats about the world’s largest video game collection, a new record for a T. rex, a rare Harry Potter tome, and more

U.S. News

Graph: The Companies We Love Most

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The brands Americans can’t live without

World News

A Speed Limit for the Autobahn?

World News

A move to adopt limits for Germany’s highways has met with firm resistance; with a chart of select speed limits around the world.

Life and Culture

Ethical Dilemma: Does This Count as Cheating?

Life and Culture

Is it okay to use tests from previous semesters to study for exams?

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