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Former President George W. Bush speaks at a forum in New York, where he criticized the kind of politics that gave rise to Trump.

George W. Bush Slams 'Bigotry,' Politics Of Populism That Led To Trump, Sanders

2:08pm October 19, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The former president made the remarks at a forum put on by his namesake center. "To renew our country, we only need to remember our values," the 43rd president said.

The Love Letters Of A Young Barack Obama On View At Emory University Library

2:04pm October 19, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The musings of the future president at age 21 reveal familiar themes of alienation and lack of belonging that would arise again in his later writing.

The photo of LeRoy and Donna Halbur was taken Aug. 12 at the celebration of their 80th birthdays and 50th wedding anniversary.

Why Older People Didn't Fare Well In Northern California Wildfires

1:58pm October 19, 2017

by Ina Jaffe

More than 40 people have died in those fires, and that number could rise. Of those who perished, the vast majority who've been identified were over the age of 65.

Barbara J. King explores the use of personal technology in the classroom.

Should College Professors Give 'Tech Breaks' In Class?

1:35pm October 19, 2017

by Barbara J. King

Is it necessary coddling or just good science to give college students breaks to check their phones? Anthropologist Barbara J. King takes a look.

After the 45th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March, the race board says, several dogs from a single team tested positive for a banned substance.

Iditarod Sled Dogs Test Positive For Banned Substance

11:46am October 19, 2017

by Scott Neuman

At the end of this year's annual run to Nome, Alaska, several dogs from a single team tested positive for a banned painkiller, the race board says.

Competitors who are hoping to gain approval to build the border wall have until the first of next month to complete their work.

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30-Foot Border Wall Prototypes Erected In San Diego Borderlands

11:20am October 19, 2017

by John Burnett

While the mockups are massive, it's anybody's guess whether they'll ever get built.

Val Olson (from left), Rick Kamm, Steve David and Dee Haskins play up to the net during a pickleball game at Monument Valley Park in Colorado Springs, Colo., in 2011.

Pickleball For All: The Cross-Generational Power Of Play

10:00am October 19, 2017

by Ingfei Chen

A fun and social game at any age, pickleball is giving older adults — and their middle-aged kids — an extended lease on the benefits of team sports.

The Washington Post reports that President Trump, shown here with former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, personally intervened to delay approval of Iowa's waiver application.

Administration Sends Mixed Signals On State Health Insurance Waivers

9:05am October 19, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

When states applied for waivers from Obamacare rules to reduce premiums and strengthen their insurance markets, they didn't get the answers they wanted, prompting some to suggest a conspiracy.

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Puerto Rico's Governor Is In Washington To Meet With Trump

8:12am October 19, 2017

by Adrian Florido

Parts of Puerto Rico look as if the hurricane struck yesterday, not last month. Gov. Ricardo Rossello is in Washington to speak with members of Congress. He'll also meet with President Trump.

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Weeks After Maria, FEMA Still Distributing Basic Needs To Puerto Rico

7:50am October 19, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to FEMA coordinator Michael Byrne about the recovery effort in Puerto Rico as its governor is set to meet with President Trump. Byrne says more stores and gas stations are opening.

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