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Mike Pecue prepares to send his biplane into the sky over Westport, N.Y.

Modern Model Airplanes Blend Art, Aviation And Grown-Up Toys

7:25am October 17, 2016

by Brian Mann

Model airplanes have come a long way from the days when they whirred around on a string. Now, remote-controlled airplanes are often works of art the size of golf carts performing acrobatic tumbles.

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A military convoy passes through the Mahmour district as it heads toward eastern Mosul on Saturday.

Iraq Embarks On Offensive To Drive ISIS From Mosul

9:41pm October 16, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The battle to retake control of the crucial city will be "Iraq's biggest fight," according to the spokesman for the coalition fighting ISIS.

After Attack On N.C. GOP Office, Politicians Decry 'Attack On Our Democracy'

8:26pm October 16, 2016

by Colin Dwyer

"Violence has no place in our society — but especially in our elections," Gov. Pat McCrory said. His response comes in the wake of an apparent arson attack on a party county headquarters.

John Nash, winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize in economics, giving a lecture in 2007.

How Much Is A Nobel Prize Medal Worth?

5:45pm October 16, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

On Monday, Sotheby's will auction off a Nobel economics prize medal awarded to John Nash in 1994. So, how much is a Nobel medal worth?

Pastor Max Lucado Worries About Lasting Consequences Of 2016 Campaign

5:15pm October 16, 2016

Pastor Max Lucado of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas wrote earlier this year that Donald Trump fails the "decency" test. He discusses leaked audio of Trump and concerns of evangelical voters.

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Pastor Robert Jeffress Explains His Support For Trump

5:15pm October 16, 2016

Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress discusses why he's supporting the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and how his church is navigating the election.

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Resting Place Of Prominent African-Americans Faces Neglect

5:15pm October 16, 2016

by Quincy Walters

The Lincoln Cemetery in Gulfport, Fla. is the final resting place of many locally prominent African-Americans. It has also been neglected throughout much of its history.

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Author Jeff Chang Says People 'Really Want To Have' Conversations On Race

5:15pm October 16, 2016

Journalist and author Jeff Chang has been writing about race for years. His new book We Gon' Be Alright: Notes on Race and Resegregation looks at recent tragedies and protests.

How Many People Are Voting Early In 2016?

5:15pm October 16, 2016

With just over three weeks until Election Day, Dr. Michael McDonald, an associate professor of political science at the University of Florida, discusses early voting patterns in 2016.

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You're About To See A Lot More Cuban Cigars In The U.S.

5:15pm October 16, 2016

David Savona of Cigar Aficionado talks about the lifting of restrictions on importing cigars from Cuba, and why Cuban cigars are so special to smokers.