What Iranians think of the US and their own government
Since President Donald Trump took office, Iranians have held a more unfavorable view of the US.
January 15, 2020
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3 quotes that defined the first Democratic debate of 2020
At the Jan. 14 debate, held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, six candidates clashed on jobs, Iran and more.
January 14, 2020
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Earthquake forecast for Puerto Rico: Dozens more large aftershocks are likely
Puerto Rico's January earthquakes came after many foreshocks and have been followed by numerous aftershocks. Scientists…
January 14, 2020
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Microwaving sewage waste may make it safe to use as fertilizer on crops
The solids from wastewater plants are usually dumped into landfills because they are contaminated with heavy metals. Now…
January 14, 2020
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Being copycats might be key to being human
A quirk of psychology that affects the way people learn from others may have helped unlock the complicated technologies…
January 14, 2020
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Think twice before shouting your virtues online – moral grandstanding is toxic
People who act holier than thou aren't necessarily better than the rest of us. In fact, their moral grandstanding may…
January 14, 2020
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'Uncut Gems' celebrates Manhattan’s Diamond District, a neighborhood that's a window into the past
Surrounded by skyscrapers and high-end boutiques, 47th Street continues to operate like an Old World bazaar, with million-dollar…
January 14, 2020
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How Prohibition changed the way Americans drink, 100 years ago
The era of Prohibition, which began in 1920 and ended in 1933, left many legacies – more modest drinking was not among…
January 14, 2020
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Parental leave laws are failing single parents
Forty percent of US babies are born to unmarried parents. But the new paid leave policy for most federal workers disadvantages…
January 14, 2020
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Worrying about being drafted doesn't mean you're disloyal – it's an old American tradition
An Iranian general's killing sparked fears of war and a draft in the US. Those are old fears, says a scholar who contends…
January 14, 2020
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Can the Constitution stop the government from lying to the public?
When a person or agency backed by the power and resources of the government tells a lie, it sometimes causes harm that only…
January 14, 2020
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Why the US-Iran conflict isn’t driving oil prices higher – and why it probably should
Tensions between Iran and the US have spiked, but oil prices have barely budged. Why not? And is the oil markets' muted…
January 14, 2020
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Heading into Iowa: Where do the Democratic candidates stand on health care coverage?
Among the issues candidates will debate Tuesday night is health care – an important, yet confusing, topic for viewers.…
January 14, 2020
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The secret origins of presidential polling
The very first scientific horse race poll, which took place 85 years ago, was shrouded in secrecy and may have changed history…
January 13, 2020
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Why hip-hop belongs in today's classrooms
For the second year in a row, hip-hop music is the most popular form of music in the US. So why isn't it in more of…
January 13, 2020
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Restricting trade in endangered species can backfire, triggering market booms
For decades nations have worked to curb international sales of endangered plants and animals. But in countries like China,…
January 13, 2020
560
Pope ends a secrecy rule for Catholic sexual abuse cases, but for victims many barriers to justice r
Pope Francis recently removed a rule known as Pontifical Secrecy, which allowed clergy and church officials to withhold…
January 13, 2020
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High-priced specialty drugs: Exposing the flaws in the system
High prescription drug costs are a widespread concern for consumers and policymakers. For patients who need specialty drugs,…
January 13, 2020
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What US election officials could learn from Australia about boosting voter turnout
Many of the problems the US has with its election processes and outcomes are avoidable and don't happen in countries…
January 13, 2020
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