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Today in history: A Chinese poem for autumn
September 23, 2015On this first day of autumn, we offer a quiet moment of reflection penned 80 years ago.
Read moreUnions lobby lawmakers to prevent government shutdown
September 23, 2015With another government shutdown looming, federal workers' unions are advising their members on how to cope with a sudden halt to their paychecks.
Read moreDiscrimination affects health for lifetime: Weekly science round up
September 22, 2015Vitamin C, school start time, India's private hospitals, pre-diabetes, physical effects of discrimination.
Read moreBurkina Faso military coup a setback for West Africa
September 22, 2015General Diendéré, the coup leader and new strongman, is closely linked to the U.S. military mission in the area, as well as to the French military.
Read moreDrought turning Golden State’s redwoods brown
September 22, 2015For the first time, there are signs of foliage die-back on sequoia seedlings, a rare and worrying prospect.
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