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Gordon Jones, left, shows off the painting to an Atlanta History Center donor.

Atlanta Rolls Up, Moves An Old Oil Painting — All 374 Feet And 12 Tons Of It

8:06am February 09, 2017

by Sam Whitehead

On Thursday, one of the world's largest oil paintings starts its trip to a new home. The immersive "cyclorama" puts viewers in the Battle of Atlanta, and is one of just a few of its kind in the U.S.

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In This Oklahoma Town, Keep On Your Sunday Shoes

6:02am February 09, 2017

by Rachel Hubbard

In Oklahoma, a Valentine's Day dance has been canceled because it would have been held too close to a church. If that sounds like the scenario from the hit movie Footloose, you're right.

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Director Catalina Aguilar Mastretta behind the scenes of "Everybody Loves Somebody."

Most Latino Films Still In No-Man's Land Despite Growing Audience

6:01am February 09, 2017

by Manuel Betancourt

"This is a group — a population — that supports and consumes the most entertainment. But yet they have no representation, almost. I mean, we have Jane the Virgin, but where are the movies?"

Pigs Fly ... Almost

5:56am February 09, 2017

Last year San Francisco's airport introduced a new species to their assortment of therapy animals — a pig, LiLou. She's one of the many animals at the airport offering relief to stressed travelers.

Mary Lynne Bill-Old Coyote, Montana's director of Indian health, says the ACA has helped build the community by providing job opportunities. Montana saw 3 percent growth last year in the number of health care jobs.

Obamacare Brought Jobs To Indian Country That Could Vanish With Repeal

5:00am February 09, 2017

by Eric Whitney

Many Native Americans have shifted to the Affordable Care Act for health coverage, and in rural Montana that's created jobs. The state could lose 3,000 health care jobs if the ACA is repealed.

At Everyman Espresso in New York City's East Village, customers were greeted with a sign announcing a fundraiser to help defend immigrants.

Amid Travel Ban Debate, Chefs And Food Brands Take A Stand On Immigration

12:07am February 09, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

From pledges to hire refugees to fundraisers for the ACLU, food businesses large and small are getting vocal about their support for immigrants in the wake of President Trump's new policies.

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About a quarter of people between the ages of 20 and 69 have some hearing loss, typically from everyday noises like lawn mowers and music.

Think Your Hearing's Great? You Might Want To Check It Out

6:46pm February 08, 2017

by Richard Harris

About a quarter of adults who think their hearing is fine actually have some hearing loss, according to the CDC. And many of them are in their 20s. Activities of daily living are often to blame.

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A plane prepares to take off from Put-in-Bay Airport. To get to Put-in-Bay School, some students need to take a plane.

The Wings On The Bus Go ... Wait, What?

6:43pm February 08, 2017

by Elizabeth Miller

Across the country, many students ride the bus to get to school. But on one Lake Erie island, some students catch an airplane to get to class every day.

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After about a week in detox, the men spend 60 to 90 days in this room during their treatment at Recovery Point.

In West Virginia, Men In Recovery Look To Trump For A 'Helping Hand'

4:25pm February 08, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

Residents of a drug treatment center in Huntington, W.Va., hope President Trump follows through on promises to fight the addiction crisis. Many are worried about how they'll pay for their health care.

Big 12 Votes To Withhold Revenue From Baylor Pending Review

4:25pm February 08, 2017

by Wade Goodwyn

The Big 12 Conference board has voted to withhold some future revenue from Baylor University pending a review of athletics operations. The development is the latest in a long-running sexual assault scandal.