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Polar bears are perhaps the world’s most famous Arctic predator, known for their distinctive profile, snowy white coat, and remarkable adaptation to an inhospitable environment. The Arctic bears...
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The latest mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida high school reignited the debate over gun ownership rights and further highlighted the role that mental illness plays in these tragic episodes of gun...
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The vast majority of crimes committed in the United States are nonviolent property crimes — larceny-thefts such as shoplifting, vehicle thefts, and burglaries. There were nearly 8 million such...
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In the U.S. federalist system, each state government decides how to generate revenue — that is, which taxes to collect, and how. No state tax code is identical and, largely as a result, what the...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said during its latest reporting week that the geographic spread of influenza in every state except for Hawaii and Oregon was “widespread.” This...
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Tying the knot remains one of the most prominent milestones of adult life. Studies continue to demonstrate the benefits of monogamous partnerships, which really should not come as a surprise. Married...
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Completing college on time is a significant achievement that can set the stage of a young person’s entire life. The application process itself is a major undertaking, as applicants grapple with...
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Staying in shape during the winter can be quite the challenge. Americans seem to manage though. Gym membership in the United States has been trending upward for at least a decade, and more Americans...
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For the world’s vacationers, there is a seemingly infinite number of hotels to choose from. Depending on the budget, accommodations can range from a windowless ground floor motel room to the luxury...
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Few issues facing the United States — or any nation — are more important than ensuring children receive a first-rate education. Policymakers and observers disagree as to how to spend public...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday reported that the geographic spread of influenza in Puerto Rico and 49 states except Hawaii remains “widespread;” The Atlanta-based agency...
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Jacob Ammentorp Lund / iStockNearly a month into the new year, it is time to check on those New Year’s resolutions — the most common being exercise more. No doubt, gym membership in the United...
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