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Alabama's Tornado Death Toll Of 23 Is Final, Lee County Sheriff Says

"I'm very pleased to announce... we are now confident we have accounted for all of the individuals," Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said, easing fears of a higher total.

Following a report about the close relationship between Fox News and the Trump White House, Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez said the Democratic Party will not allow the network to host any of its primary debates in 2020.

DNC Bars Fox News From Hosting 2020 Primary Debates

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez cites a report in the New Yorker about close ties between the Trump administration and the conservative cable news network.

Cincinnati To Host U.S. Men's National Soccer Team Match

Updated: April 18U.S. Soccer is confirming the men's national team will play in Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. June 9.On the…

Feminism Or Fantasy? The Portrayal Of Women In 'Captain Marvel' And 'Game Of Thrones'

Editor's note: This segment contains language some may find offensive. Two highly anticipated premiers bring an end to a fantasy series fans have watched…

Robot In Japan Is Doing The Work Of A Goddess

A renovated shrine in Kyoto featurea an android modeled after Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. It stands with hands folded while chanting Buddhist scripture, local media report.

A building in Newark, N.J., stands near a construction site in a so-called "opportunity zone" in April 2018. The program to spur investment in low-income communities originated in the 2017 tax law.

White House Touts Help For Poor Areas — But Questions Endure Over Who'll Benefit

Opportunity zones were created with the 2017 tax cut to bolster low-income communities. But depending on how the funds are spent, investors who get tax incentives could see the biggest gains.

Chief Justice John Roberts is positioning the Supreme Court in a way that has both conservatives and liberals complaining and wondering what exactly Roberts is trying to do.

Fear And Loathing At The Supreme Court — What Is Chief Justice John Roberts Up To?

The Supreme Court's nominal leader can make a huge difference — and did this term. But where is he headed and why?

Jarret Stopforth, a food scientist and one of the founders of Atomo, reengineered the compounds in regular coffee with his partner until he felt they had created a product that had the same color, aroma, flavor and mouthfeel.

A Bitter End For Regular Joe? Scientists Engineer A Smooth, Beanless Coffee

After breaking down and analyzing more than 1,000 compounds, the creators of Atomo have made a no-bean brew that is almost exactly like coffee — including the caffeine — but without the bitterness.

A decade ago, it seemed inevitable that every newborn would get a complete gene scan. But there are technical challenges and practical concerns.

The Promises And Pitfalls Of Gene Sequencing For Newborns

Traditional blood tests still do a better job flagging common inherited diseases. Gene sequencing can be useful for detecting some conditions, but the results can be difficult to interpret.

Located between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument has become a big tourist draw since its designation in 1996.

When Everybody Wants A Piece Of 'God's Country'

The Trump administration plans to open up parts of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to more mining and grazing. It's become a flashpoint in the grab for public lands.

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