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The funeral for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth was held Sept. 4 in Houston. After Goforth was fatally shot at a gas station on Aug. 29, some spoke about a "war on cops." But while 2014 did see more officer deaths than 2013, one expert says th

National

Is There A 'War On Police'? The Statistics Say No

12:06am September 21, 2015

by Martin Kaste

The ambush killing of a sheriff's deputy in Texas has intensified concern in some circles that criticism of police has led to an increase in officer deaths. But the data don't back up that fear.

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Singer/songwriter Jewel has a new memoir titled Never Broken: Songs Are Only Half the Story, and a new album called Picking Up the Pieces.

Arts

In Lumberjack Bars And Coffee Shops, Jewel Found Her Voice

3:24pm September 17, 2015

by Daniel Hajek

The singer's life has played out like a country song: leaving an abusive father, living in a car, barely scraping by. Her big break came, of all places, at a cafe that was going out of business.

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Making Sure College Is Worth The Cost

9:49am September 14, 2015

by Anya Kamenetz

When it comes to choosing public, private or community college, money is only part of the equation.

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For Students With Mental Health Issues, Transition To College Is Complicated

8:09pm September 12, 2015

by Jasmine Garsd

Parents know that sometimes their children just aren't ready. Experts say it's crucial for families to check out what mental health services a college offers.

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A nasal spray version of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone demonstrated at police headquarters in Quincy, Mass., in 2014.

Price Soars For Key Weapon Against Heroin Overdoses

2:24pm September 11, 2015

Baltimore Health Commissioner Leana Wen is working to put the anti-overdose medication naloxone into the hands of as many heroin users as possible. But the price of the antidote has nearly doubled.

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The Quintessential College Experience, Without The Big Bills

11:28am September 11, 2015

by Robert Siegel

How do families decide what kind of college to attend: Private? Public? Community college? Three college students explain why they went for the big state school: The University of Maryland.

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Treatment From Brain Tissue May Have Spread Alzheimer's Protein

4:07pm September 10, 2015

by Jon Hamilton

Eight people who received growth hormone treatments made from human brains died decades later from a rare disease. Some also had brain damage similar to that seen in Alzheimer's, autopsies reveal.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (center left) and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (center right) arrive for the opening of the Army-2015 international military show outside Moscow in June.

World News

In Russia, A 'Show Of Force' As The Military Tries To Modernize

8:28pm September 08, 2015

by Corey Flintoff

Russia has launched a huge project to re-equip its armed forces with modern weapons. But the obstacles, including delays caused by sanctions and a cash crunch due to a drop in oil prices, are massive.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders in his office in 1981, shortly after becoming mayor of Burlington, Vt. He once said his tenure as a socialist mayor is evidence people are willing to accept radical change.

Exactly What Kind Of Socialist Is Bernie Sanders?

3:57pm September 08, 2015

by John Dillon

Socialists are a rare breed of political animal in this country. There's just one in Congress — Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

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Just Mayo looks like mayonnaise and tastes like mayonnaise but contains no eggs. That's ruffled the feathers of the egg industry.

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How Big Egg Tried To Bring Down Little 'Mayo' (And Failed)

11:48am September 08, 2015

by Dan Charles

Newly released emails from the American Egg Board reveal embarrassing details about its fight against the vegan product Just Mayo. Industry critics say the board's antics may have broken the law.

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