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Retired Gen. David Petraeus warned the U.S. not to be complacent in protecting its place in the world order Wednesday. He's seen here in a photo from last summer.

Petraeus Warns Of Giving Ammunition To Extremists, 'Revisionist Powers'

5:41pm February 01, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Discussing "the State of the World" on Capitol Hill, the former general urges a quick resolution to the review behind the ban on immigration from seven majority-Muslim countries.

Players who headed a lot of balls — an average of 124 in two weeks — were three times more likely to get a concussion compared to soccer players who rarely headed.

With Concussion Risk In Soccer, Headers May Kick It Up A Notch

4:43pm February 01, 2017

by Jessica Boddy

While a large number of the concussions in soccer come from players knocking skulls, heading the ball poses its own threat, a study finds.

An image from the Victoria Islamic Center shows the mosque after a devastating fire last weekend. The congregation has received support and donations topping $1 million.

Donations To Burned Texas Mosque Top $1 Million In Outpouring Of Support

3:14pm February 01, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The financial support mirrors the Texas community's efforts to support the mosque: Four churches and a synagogue have offered to host Muslim services.

Arctic Apples are genetically engineered to produce less of the enzyme that turns sliced apples brown.

Why The Arctic Apple Means You May Be Seeing More GMOs At The Store

3:10pm February 01, 2017

by Grant Gerlock

The fruit is one of the first GMOs to be marketed directly to consumers, not at farmers. It's headed to test markets this month. And it's a sign of how the science of genetic engineering is evolving.

Indian Oven's bunny chow features shrimp with a side of tomatoes and cucumbers. The restaurant is located in Hout Bay, a suburb of Cape Town.

Bunny Chow: South Africa's Sweet-Sounding Dish Has A Not-So-Sweet Past

11:52am February 01, 2017

by Alan Greenblatt

The country's street-food staple is a fusion meal that has nothing to do with rabbits, and everything to do with the rise of immigrant Indian workers in the 19th century and the era of apartheid.

Rep. Tom Price, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, has criticized a task force of medical experts whose recommendations guide health screening and disease prevention.

HHS Nominee Tom Price Targeted Panel That Urged Fewer Cancer Screenings

8:24am February 01, 2017

by Marshall Allen

After an influential task force of experts said evidence didn't support some cancer screenings, it became the target of lawmakers, including Rep. Tom Price and others with health industry ties.

Sports

What To Expect On Super Bowl Sunday

8:21am February 01, 2017

by Tom Goldman

The Atlanta Falcons are vying for their first Super Bowl win, while the New England Patriots are after a fifth win with quarterback Tom Brady. We look at how the two teams match up.

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Politics & Government

Sen. Chris Coons Comments On Democrats' Plans For High Court Nominee

8:21am February 01, 2017

by Rachel Martin

Republicans blocked President Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court. Will Democrats retaliate against Trump's nominee Neil Gorsuch? Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coon of Delaware.

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GOP Lawmakers Take Steps To Repeal Environmental Regulations

8:21am February 01, 2017

by Nathan Rott

There are two big environmental regulations on the chopping block for congressional Republicans this week — involving coal mining and methane emissions.

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New York's Fashion Week Show Celebrates Life On Mars

6:59am February 01, 2017

Wearing designs from Nick Graham, Bill Nye the science guy and astronaut Buzz Aldrin took their right stuff to the catwalk. Nye wore a bow tie and gunmetal suit, Aldrin a metallic bomber jacket.