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This month brings riveting novels about dogs, Hollywood stars, small towns and characters with bigger woes than just the sweltering summer heat and humidity.
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Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing. -
Indiana's ILEARN results, usually released in July, are delayed a month this year while the state board approves new cut scores tied to the redesigned exam. -
Three members of the Siders family made the requests within a month of their initial arrests. The children’s mother, Elizabeth Siders, remains the only defendant without a request. -
As soon as the weather warms up, fans of the Grateful Dead partake in an important summer tradition: gathering together to experience the band's music. -
Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of exemptions left off homeless people. -
Democratic primary elections in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota have made the Midwest a test case for whether progressive candidates can win in competitive states and what electability really means. -
Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown? -
A public hearing for the proposed luxury apartment complex is set for August 5. Officials from Florence and Union have contradicting opinions. -
Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her while detaining her in front of her home. -
From Michigan's Senate and governor primary to Missouri's 1st Congressional District, a number of key races in primary elections Tuesday could signal the future for Democrats and Republicans.
