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President Trump announces the introduction of the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act with Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. (left), and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on Wednesday.

Trump Unveils Legislation Limiting Legal Immigration

3:32pm August 02, 2017

by Brian Naylor

There has been a huge debate about immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, but the administration is looking to cut the number of legal immigrants allowed into the country by half.

A College President On Her School's Worst Year Ever

3:05pm August 02, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

Student deaths, mental health issues, stress and overwork, racial and ethnic tensions: These are just some of the challenges faced by Maria Klawe at Harvey Mudd College.

Indian female farmers sow paddy in a field during monsoon season near Allahabad on July 19, 2014. The monsoon rains, which usually hit India from June to September, are crucial for farmers whose crops feed hundreds of millions of people.

Carbon Dioxide May Rob Crops Of Nutrition, Leaving Millions At Risk

2:30pm August 02, 2017

by Courtney Columbus

Two new studies suggest that changing atmospheric conditions could reduce protein and iron in food, leading to more health problems for people in countries where malnutrition is already a problem.

On Tuesday, police arrested Brady Kilpatrick, the final inmate from the dozen who escaped from an Alabama jail by tricking a guard with the help of peanut butter.

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Ala. Peanut Butter Jailbreak Ends With Capture Of Final Inmate

2:28pm August 02, 2017

by Amy Held

Two days after escaping from an Alabama county jail using the insides of a sandwich, the 12th inmate was caught in Florida.

In his 11 seasons with Notre Dame, Parseghian won more than 83 percent of his games, in a tenure that included two national championships.

Ara Parseghian, 'Giant' Of College Football Sidelines, Dies At 94

1:24pm August 02, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The Hall of Fame coach, who died Wednesday, guided three major programs during his time on the sideline — but he's known best for leading Notre Dame from doldrums to a pair of national championships.

Kaiser Health News explores the role of pharmacy benefit managers in pricing drugs.

VIDEO: Little-Known Middlemen Save Money On Medicines — But Maybe Not For You

12:15pm August 02, 2017

Many people have never heard of pharmacy benefit managers. They're the companies that help insurers decide what drugs to cover and how much you pay for them.

You already know what all of your friends are eating, so you might as well know how to make it, too.

Oh, Snap! Scientists Are Turning People's Food Photos Into Recipes

12:13pm August 02, 2017

by Laurel Dalrymple

Researchers have created an artificial neural network that analyzes an image of a dish and tells you how to make it. Still in the early stages, the technology might help improve our dietary health.

Attendees applaud after Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks during the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives' 41st annual training conference Tuesday in Atlanta.

Trump Remarks Eclipse Sessions' Talk Before Black Law Enforcement Group

11:57am August 02, 2017

by Stephannie Stokes

The attorney general was in Atlanta to promote a new crime-fighting agenda, but much of the attention was on the president's comment that police shouldn't be "too nice" to suspects in custody.

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Rebecca Powell telecommutes as a graphic designer for a college in Massachusetts. She regularly sets up shop in the foyer of the Great Cranberry Library, the only place with a fast internet connection on the island.

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Coastal Islanders Band Together For Broadband

10:43am August 02, 2017

by Fred Bever

If you've ever dreamed of the good life on one of Maine's coastal islands, be forewarned: the Internet ranges from lousy to nonexistent.

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Some medical professionals say declaring a national emergency could make Naloxone, a drug that treats opioid overdoses, more readily available.

Should The Opioid Crisis Be Declared A National Emergency?

10:13am August 02, 2017

by Greg Allen

Addiction treatment professionals are praising many of the recommendations of a White House commission on the opioid crisis. But some question the recommendation to declare it a national emergency.

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