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Musicians walk on a crosswalk painted like a piano outside the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. Increasingly, urban designers and transportation planners say this kind of art — colorful crosswalks and engaging sidewalks — leads to safer inte

Walking On Painted Keys: Creative Crosswalks Meet Government Resistance

12:48pm July 16, 2019

by Brett Dahlberg

Intersection art makes streets more inviting and can remind motorists to respect crosswalks and bike lanes. But the federal government says the designs can also be distracting.

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Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a forehand against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the 2019 Wimbledon men's final on July 14 in London.

What Did Wimbledon Teach Us About Genius?

11:09am July 16, 2019

by Bryant Urstadt

Federer, Djokovic — and the debate between specialists and generalists.

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Justice Dept Will Not Bring Federal Charges Against Officer In Eric Garner Death

10:56am July 16, 2019

The Justice Department will not bring federal charges against a New York City police officer in the death of Eric Garner. Garner was an unarmed black man whose death was caught on cell phone videos.

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Runners make their way through Dallas during a half marathon in 2018. Texas has experienced massive population growth in the past decade, but officials there have decided not to spend any money or make statewide plans for the 2020 census.

Some Fear Undercount As Texas Decides Not To Spend Money On 2020 Census

10:42am July 16, 2019

by Ashley Lopez

Despite the fact that the state has experienced massive population growth in the past decade, officials in Texas have decided not to allocate money or make statewide plans for the upcoming census.

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Missouri Woman Refuses To Be A Victim After Her Car Is Stolen

8:13am July 16, 2019

Danielle Reno called police after her car was stolen. She also tracked the thief by watching where her credit cards were being used. She found the thief, stole her car back and called police again.

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Police In Puerto Rico Fire Tear Gas At Thousands Of Protesters

7:26am July 16, 2019

by Adrian Florido

It was the third day of demonstrations against the governor, who's seen his political fortunes plummet after the publication of private text messages that used misogynistic and homophobic language.

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Colorado Senior Citizens Apartment Complex Urges 'Library Level Voices'

6:54am July 16, 2019

A management memo says residents should avoid "loud laughter." Channel 9 News noted a practical problem: The residents are seniors — some are hard of hearing.

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As Federal Regulations Lag, States Take Action Against PFAS Chemicals

6:54am July 16, 2019

by Annie Ropeik

Frustrated with federal inaction, states such as New Hampshire, are taking their own measures against a class of pollutants known as "forever chemicals"

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Opioid Case Against Johnson & Johnson Is In The Hands Of Oklahoma Judge

6:39am July 16, 2019

by Jackie Fortier

After a seven-week trial, a judge in Oklahoma is now considering whether Johnson & Johnson should be held responsible for the state's opioid epidemic. The state is asking for more than $17 billion.

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After a years-long legal dispute, a historic hotel in Yosemite National Park will revert back to its original name — The Ahwahnee.

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Yosemite Hotels Get Their Historic Names Back After Trademark Dispute

3:17am July 16, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

The Majestic Yosemite Hotel is back to its original name, The Ahwahnee. And a set of cabins that was temporarily called Half Dome Village now carries its historic name, Camp Curry.