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Fire towers in New York are illuminated to honor fire watchers who kept communities safe
by Brian Mann
Every year at summer's end, volunteers in New York illuminate historic fire towers on mountain summits, honoring fire watchers who keep communities safe in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains.
Remembering Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus who died at 80
The Chicago Bears announced Thursday that Dick Butkus, who is still considered one of the greatest defensive players in league history, had died.
An Iranian human rights activist and journalist wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee has awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi of Iran, currently imprisoned, for her efforts to ensure human rights for women.
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz made history by engineering House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster
Many of Matt Gaetz's constituents in his home district in Florida are celebrating him. Gaetz, however, angered many in his own party.
Halloween display at a house in Glen Falls, N.Y., is so good — it was 'fire'
So fire, as the slang term goes, that the fire department got a call. But the house wasn't burning down, it was a fire illusion made by two LED lights, a box fan, silver sheets and a fog machine.
Hula master, working to preserve traditional Hawaiian dance, wins 'genius grant'
A MacArthur fellowship is commonly referred to as a genius grant. The 20 recipients this year include Kumu Patrick Makuakane, a master hula teacher based in San Francisco.
The annual Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read
The American Library Association says we're seeing a surge in attempts to ban books. Librarian Jamie Gregory shares the pressures librarians face in protecting access to a diversity of books.
Philippines dam aims to solve water shortage exacerbated by climate change
by Ashley Westerman
A dam being built in the Philippines to mitigate an impending water shortage is drawing controversy, and highlighting the disjointed conversation about development in the country.
Dog trainers explain what prompts dogs to bite someone
Joe Biden's dog Commander is out of the White House after a string of bites. We spoke to professional dog trainers about what causes dogs to bite.
Banks are taking their time adopting FedNow, a faster way to send money
by Emma Peaslee
Sending money from one bank to another just down the street can take longer than sending a package across the country. The Federal Reserve is trying to change that with a faster way to send money.
Turmoil on Capitol Hill makes for timely discussions in high school civics classes
This week's ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the resulting turmoil on Capitol Hill has made for some very timely discussions in high school civics classes.
College roommates had no idea the lasting impact they would have on each other
Trey Phillips and Andre Thomas, two former college roommates, including one who is transgender, talk about what they have learned from each other.