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Flying Taxis. Seriously?

They're not quite here yet, but Uber and others are working on them and have set some bullish timelines. Flying taxis promise to ease traffic on the ground, but some worry they'll boost inequality.

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From Triumph To Tragedy, 'First' Tells Story Of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

First is unlike any other book written about the justice. Evan Thomas breaks new ground with extraordinary access to O'Connor, her papers, journals — and even 20 years of her husband's diary.

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John Boehner Was Once 'Unalterably Opposed' To Marijuana. He Now Wants It To Be Legal

The former speaker of the House says he has never used marijuana. But he says that "if other people use the product, who am I to say they shouldn't?"

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O'Rourke candidacy asks: Can a moderate white male win the 2020...

As he had done at several stops in his first campaign trip as a presidential can...

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Are these tiny, ‘inherently safe’ nuclear reactors the path to a carbon-free future?

The nuclear industry sees the future in small modular reactors — factory-built units installed underground, with passive cooling systems that are “inherently safe.” Skeptics are wary.

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How Sears Lost the American Shopper

Sears once dominated retailing. What were the turning points when it lost its way. An oral history from the people who lived it.

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Millennials are so buried in debt they can't buy into American Dream of owning a home

Millennial consumers are missing out on the American Dream as student loan, credit card debt crushes ability to buy cars or homes.

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In success for 'Captain Marvel,' a defeat for trolls

NEW YORK (AP) — Captain Marvel possesses superhuman strength, cosmic awareness and, it turns out, the ability to vanquish trolls. Marvel's "Captain Marvel," the superhero factory's first...

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The Geography of Partisan Prejudice

A guide to the most—and least—politically open-minded counties in America

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Sick and tired: Online activists are silencing us, scientists say

Scientists researching treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome say they face online abuse and harassment. Some are leaving the field

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Competition, not break-up, is the cure for tech giants’ dominance

Or so says a new report for Britain’s government

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Chinese Hackers Target Universities in Pursuit of Maritime Military Secrets

Chinese hackers have targeted more than two dozen universities in the U.S. and around the globe as part of an elaborate scheme to steal research about maritime technology being developed for military use.

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Navy, Industry Partners Are ‘Under Cyber Siege’ by Chinese Hackers, Review Asserts

The Navy and its contractors are “under cyber siege” by Chinese hackers who have stolen national security secrets in recent years, an internal review concluded.

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What’s Next for Brexit?

Prime Minister Theresa May’s defeat in Parliament Tuesday on her negotiated deal for Britain’s exit from the European Union intensifies the political turmoil in the U.K. and throws up a range of possible outcomes.

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Boeing 737 MAX: The Latest Example of a Passive DOT

The U.S. Department of Transportation has shown a pattern of lax regulation that at times has frustrated airlines, lawmakers and fliers.

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Measles Is Spiking Around The Globe. How Worried Should We Be?

There are outbreaks in rich countries and poor countries, from the United States to Madagascar. And the World Health Organization says vaccine hesitancy is a top 10 threat to global health.

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In These Divided Times, Is Civility Under Siege?

Civility is about more than simple politeness. It's a line of respect in public life. It's a comfort to some and repressive to others. And a majority of Americans believe it's in a state of crisis.