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Minneapolis School Mourns Receptionist And Janitor Killed In Explosion, Collapse

1:35pm August 03, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Ruth Berg had worked at the school for 17 years and was engaged to be married. John Carlson, in his 80s, was an alumnus who loved handing out ice cream bars to students.

The Census is not just about facts, it's also about what we call ourselves and how we're represented.

Here's Why The Census Started Counting Latinos, And How That Could Change In 2020

1:12pm August 03, 2017

by Adrian Florido

On the Code Switch podcast this week, a look at concerns and issues facing people of color in the 2020 Census, and a look back at the reasons why "Hispanics" became a word in the first place.

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Inside the National Teachers Hall of Fame there are decades-old typewriters, ditto machines, toys, textbooks and curriculum guides.

There's a National Teachers Hall of Fame? Who Knew?

10:21am August 03, 2017

by Claudio Sanchez

A one-of-a-kind museum that honors some of the nation's most accomplished teachers has given Emporia Kansas the title of "Teacher Town USA."

Trump's support among one of his core groups has fallen off in recent weeks.

Trump Hits New Low With White Non-College Voters

10:12am August 03, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A Quinnipiac University poll shows that one core group of the president's base is turning against him.

The U.S. Geological Survey shows the location of Wednesday's earthquake in central Oklahoma.

Earthquake Shakes Central Oklahoma, One Of 7 In 28 Hours

9:33am August 03, 2017

by James Doubek

An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 4.2 hit Wednesday night. Earthquakes used to be rare in Oklahoma. Scientists say they're linked to the disposal of wastewater from fracking.

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus at the state Capitol in April 2017. Straus opposes efforts by other powerful Republicans to pass a 'bathroom bill' that would affect transgender people.

Texas Republican Bucks His Party To Block 'Bathroom Bill'

5:00am August 03, 2017

by Ben Philpott

In Texas, every statewide elected official is Republican and the GOP controls the legislature. But efforts to restrict bathroom access for transgender people show a party that's far from united.

Frank from Falls Church, Va., makes an offer President Trump can't refuse.

He's 11, A Business Owner And Just Landed The World's Most Famous Client

5:00am August 03, 2017

by Vanessa Romo

The White House continues its letters-from-forgotten-people series with a business opportunity from 11-year-old local entrepreneur.

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2 Dead After Explosion, Building Collapse At Minneapolis School

11:12pm August 02, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Fire department officials say another nine people were injured in an apparent gas explosion. Minnehaha Academy says one of those who died was a school receptionist.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby skates during a Feb. 2017 game. The Penguins were scheduled to play a preseason game in Belle Vernon, Pa., as part of a contest prize for the town, until the NHL said Wednesday it would relocated the game.

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Western Pa. Ice Rink Must Forgo Honor Of Hosting NHL Preseason Game

10:42pm August 02, 2017

by Chris Benderev

The league deemed a community's ice rink "not equipped" to handle the game it won in a contest. The rink will still receive $150,000 in prize money for renovations.

The first sign of successful in vitro fertilization, after co-injection of a gene-correcting enzyme and sperm from a donor with a genetic mutation known to cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Scientists Precisely Edit DNA In Human Embryos To Fix A Disease Gene

10:33pm August 02, 2017

by Rob Stein

In experimental embryos, scientists were able to repair the gene that causes a serious heart disorder. More research is needed to confirm the method would produce healthy babies, they say.

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