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'Shocked': Patricia Volk's Memoir About Beauty And Its Beholders
Even as a child, Patricia Volk knew she would never measure up to her strikingly beautiful mother. But after reading the memoir of fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, Volk found a new understanding of beauty that had more to do with personality than a pretty face.
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Letterman Leaves Late-Night TV With A Near-Perfect Final Show
Late Show host David Letterman said goodbye Wednesday night with his trademark self-deprecating sarcasm. He left as he had arrived: with a hilarious show made on his own terms.
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Clinton 'War Room' Pushback And The 'Invent Your Own' Media Campaign
Hillary Clinton's campaign went into overdrive Tuesday, trying to minimize damage from a new book that delves into Clinton foundation fundraising — and it's not using the typical channels to do so.
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No Child Left Behind: What Worked, What Didn't
As Congress attempts to rewrite the much-maligned federal education law, it's worth exploring its successes and shortcomings in fixing broken schools.
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The Alpaca Bubble Burst. Now Backyard Farmers Are Picking Up The Pieces
Known for their calm temperaments and soft fleece, alpacas were at one time the next hot thing to backyard farmers. A decade ago, the market was frenetic,…
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$900 Million Prize, 1 In 292 Million Odds — And A Few More Lottery Numbers
The record-breaking powerball prize rose to new heights this afternoon. But did you know Americans spent more than $70 billion on the lottery last year?
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After Sweeping Nevada, Could Trump Make It All The Way To The Nomination?
Donald Trump is now the most favored son of the Republican Party in a year when history favors the party's chances of winning the White House.
Will Doctors Soon Be Prescribing Video Games For Mental Health?
Dozens of games and apps claim to improve your memory or make you smarter or reduce stress. But do they really? Developers say the next step is clinically valid proof of cognitive gains.
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Liberal Minority Won Over Conservatives In Historic Supreme Court Term
The latest session made history on several fronts, and accepted cases for next year that will likely make still more. This year the liberals won a lot — but that doesn't mean they will in the future.
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