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The Heart of the City
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The Heart of the City

WHEN BUFFALO BILLS player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during the first quarter of a Monday Night Football game on Jan. 2, viewers around the world held their breath.

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October 2023
13 Things Bluster About Extreme Weather
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13 Things Bluster About Extreme Weather

Caitlin Stall-Paquet views on Extreme Weather

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3 mins  |
September 2023
THE SOUND OF SILENCE
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THE SOUND OF SILENCE

HOW SHUTTING UP FOR THREE MONTHS AND WALKING MORE THAN 600 MILES TRANSFORMED MY LIFE

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September 2023
THE UPSIDE OF ANXIETY
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THE UPSIDE OF ANXIETY

HOW TO WORRY WELL

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September 2023
A MARINE'S Toughest Battle
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A MARINE'S Toughest Battle

Doctors said there was slim hope for the baby born with only half a heart. But her father had just begun to fight.

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September 2023
Teachers Put to the Test
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Teachers Put to the Test

Facing low pay, school shootings and angry parents, educators are leaving the professionand students are paying the price

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September 2023
Einstein Did What?!
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Einstein Did What?!

Silly slip-ups from a few of history's greatest genius minds

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September 2023
MAKING MEMORIES
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MAKING MEMORIES

HOW WE REMEMBER... AND HOW NOT TO FORGET

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September 2023
CRAVING CAFFEINE? TRY DECAF
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CRAVING CAFFEINE? TRY DECAF

News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE

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September 2023
The Eyes Are the Prize
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The Eyes Are the Prize

How to protect them and preserve your vision

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Rah Rah, Ramen
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Rah Rah, Ramen

The slurpy, savory story of a Japanese sensation

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2 mins  |
September 2023
Misty the Rescue Dog - BROOKFIELD, IL
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Misty the Rescue Dog - BROOKFIELD, IL

I WAS FIGHTING a migraine one summer day and decided to step outside for some fresh air. I was gazing at our koi pond, my rescue dog Misty nearby, when suddenly I fainted.

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September 2023
Electrocuted at the L Train
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Electrocuted at the L Train

A stranger had fallen onto the train tracks, where deadly jolts of electricity kept anyone from grabbing him

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September 2023
GAME ON!
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GAME ON!

Research offers new hope for beating pesky joint pain

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July - August 2023
The Deadly Swamp
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The Deadly Swamp

Losing his arm to an alligator was just the start of a hiker's three-day ordeal

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9 mins  |
July - August 2023
VISION QUEST
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VISION QUEST

A rare genetic condition is robbing these kids of their eyesight. So their family traveled around the world to give them a chance to see it all.

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July - August 2023
Words of ADVICE
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Words of ADVICE

My grandmother told me to \"clear a path to the door every night before bed.\" It makes for a smooth escape if there's ever a fire in the night.

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July - August 2023
IT HAPPENED SO FAST!
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IT HAPPENED SO FAST!

I WAS RUN OVER BY AN SUV. HERE'S WHAT IT FELT LIKE.

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July - August 2023
IT'S A WIN-WIN
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IT'S A WIN-WIN

Celebrating the personal victories of other people can bring on more of our own

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July - August 2023
THE BEST SNACK IN EVERY STATE
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THE BEST SNACK IN EVERY STATE

Sweet or salty? Yes, please!

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July - August 2023
News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE
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News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE

Do you blame your coffee habit on a biological incompatibility with mornings? It turns out that being an early riser isn't genetic, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.

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July - August 2023
The Scoop on Sunscreen
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The Scoop on Sunscreen

FORTUNATELY, THE DAYS of slathering on baby oil and baking in the sun to get a golden tan-or more likely an angry burn-are long over.

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July - August 2023
Enjoy a Safe-Skin Summer
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Enjoy a Safe-Skin Summer

Take these tips on your next beach or boat trip

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July - August 2023
Illuminating Facts About Fireworks
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Illuminating Facts About Fireworks

1 THE FIREWORKS that you'll see this Fourth of July were most likely made where else?-in China.

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July - August 2023
Nice Buns!
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Nice Buns!

The humble hamburger can be a delicacy too

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2 mins  |
July - August 2023
Bella the Fisher Dog - NIPOMO, CA
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Bella the Fisher Dog - NIPOMO, CA

WE DIDN'T KNOW if our rescue dog, Bella, would like the boat when she first joined us for a lake fishing trip.

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July - August 2023
The Art of Friendship
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The Art of Friendship

A painter sees the people so many others ignore

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July - August 2023
Snack Attack
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Snack Attack

My mom was the queen of snacks. Her philosophy on life was simple: If you had a bad day, you deserved a treat.

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July - August 2023
Drink Up!
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Drink Up!

Hydrating beverages that aren't water

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June 2023
Keeping Track of Train Travel
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Keeping Track of Train Travel

1 YOU MIGHT consider taking the train for your summer getaway. After all, you'll see only clouds at 35,000 feet-if you're lucky. The United States has the world's largest rail network at nearly 140,000 miles of track, with lines that go to many national parks or even cross-country.

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June 2023