A new law in Washington state that makes college mostly free for many students is meant to prepare more residents from the…
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The new era of space exploration is characterized by an emphasis on diversity and international cooperation. But there's…
Former US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens passed away on July 16. One of his former law clerks recalls her most…
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Scripture strongly and unequivocally affirms the obligation to treat strangers with dignity and hospitality, says a Christian…
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Demographers have figured out a simple and effective way to estimate the number of unauthorized immigrants – even without…
While many studies and news articles say children lose academically over the summer break, a researcher says the worries…
Advocates and opponents of breaking up Facebook, Google and other technology giants are falling prey to some serious misconceptions.
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Armstrong always insisted that he said, 'That’s one small step for a man.' Yet everyone omits the 'a'…
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Deportees and other migrants return home wealthier, more educated and with more work experience than people who never left.…
The Vietnam War ended in 1975. But it's still harming the health of Vietnamese people born after the conflict ended.