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Friday Night Lights Out?

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Participation in high school football is declining amid growing concern over the long-term effects of concussions. What does that mean for the future of America’s most popular sport?

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Government

Should Bail be Eliminated?

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The bail system is under fire from critics who say it’s unfair to the poor and should be scrapped. But many in law enforcement say that’s a bad idea.

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World News

Genocide in Myanmar

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The U.N. now says Myanmar’s brutal campaign against the Rohingya last year was genocide. Will those responsible be brought to justice?

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Science and Tech

Safari Selfies

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Tourists are flocking to South America, Southeast Asia, and other places to snap selfies with exotic animals. The visitors are bringing income to local communities—but are they doing more harm than good?

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History

Why World War I Still Matters

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Millions of people were killed, mighty empires fell, and the globe was remade during World War I. A hundred years later, we’re still dealing with the consequences.

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Life and Culture

Should Parents Monitor Their Kids Online?

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Two experts weigh in on the issue.

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Science and Tech

‘So Much Is Just Gone’

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Hurricane Michael was the fourth-most-powerful storm ever to hit the U.S.

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Combat-Ready Pizza

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Food scientists have figured out how to provide pizza to our troops.

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Tackling Lunchtime Bullying

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A teen that was bullied has invented an app to save others from a similar ordeal.

Life and Culture

Numbers in the News

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Quirky stats about a high-priced car, new Scrabble words, Amazon’s minimum wage, and more

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Texting Behind the Wheel

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The states where the highest percentage of teens text while driving

Science and Tech

A New Garbage Crew

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Crows have been trained to pick up trash at a French theme park.

Life and Culture

Ethical Dilemma: Whose Joke Is It?

Life and Culture

What to do when a friend retweets others’ posts as if they were his

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Cartoons about wildlife selfies, the bail system, concussions in football, and more

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