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The Undecideds Who Will Decide America's Fate
Election polls continue to show a tight race between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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Trump-Harris Debate Captivates a Nation
For almost two hours on Sept.
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My Nose Knows All About College Life
It has come to my attention, once again, that we humans are not conscious enough about the smells we create.
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August 2024

Afghan Women Pursue Their Dreams in Scotland
Every now and then, I hear someone using the phrase “greatest country in the world.” It’s often an American politician, but I’ve heard it from leaders…
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Stuck in Space: Sunita and Butch
On June 5, 2024, two NASA astronauts, Sunita “Suni” Williams and Butch Wilmore, took a taxi ride to the International Space Station.
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Be Healthy: Don't Overdose on Coffee and Tea
I drink two cups of tea or coffee every day—usually coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon.
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An Olympic Medal May Bring You Unexpected Rewards
Winning an Olympic medal can transform an athlete’s life, especially if the athlete comes from a country that does not win many medals.
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July 2024

Revenge of the Cat Ladies
When Meena heard that Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D.
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Kamala Harris Takes Center Stage, Battles Two Evils
Democrats are bursting with joy as they embrace a new candidate who has injected excitement into the presidential race.
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Three Takeaways from the Attempted Assassination
Most young people in America had never experienced anything close to what happened on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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The Pre-Wedding Singers: Justin Bieber, Rihanna
Here are three signs that you’re a global superstar: (1) You have more than 100 million Instagram followers; (2) your concerts sell out in seconds; and…
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‘Freedom of Religion is a Beautiful Thing’
A strange sight greeted Samir Boutros and Jack Dobbs when they entered the McDonald’s restaurant on 12th Street in Jersey City.
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