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Some domestic violence shelters say there are benefits to disclosing their locations
Domestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.
Infinite Monkey Theorem is impossible within our universe's lifetime, study shows
It turns out a monkey – given an infinite amount of time and a typewriter – wouldn't be able to write Shakespeare before the universe ends, according to a new study.
John Leguizamo saw his parents hustle for the American dream. It informed his new play
by Elizabeth Blair
In his new play The Other Americans, John Leguizamo plays a Colombian American laundromat owner whose son is released from a mental wellness facility after suffering a trauma.
The Cure's first album in 16 years is romantic and melodic, says NPR critic
by Scott Detrow
The Cure, the English rock band that for decades has ruled over a dark and mysterious corner of music, has just released its first album in 16 years.
States counting on offshore wind worry how the election could impact the industry
Many Northeast states are counting on offshore wind to provide jobs, confront climate change and help keep the lights on in the future. there's anxiety about how the election will affect the industry.
Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
'I boo': A ghost town opens up for Halloween weddings
Halloween is one of the busiest wedding days of the year for the San Bernardino county clerk. For the first time, they're performing weddings for couples at Calico Ghost Town.