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The secret to his success isn't just genius — it's collaboration a lot of creative friends. Author Daniel Pollack-Pelzner interviewed more than 150 people for his biography about the Hamilton creator.
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The World Health Organization retired the name "monkeypox" in favor of mpox — since the virus is spread by rodents and small mammals and there's a stigma factor. Why has the U.S. revived "monkeypox"?
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The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson of Utah. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Robinson's family members reached out to a friend, who contacted the Washington County sheriff's office on Thursday.
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South Africa has reopened the investigation into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko — 48 years after he was killed in police custody.
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In an interview Friday morning, President Trump announced Memphis is his next target for federal intervention to combat crime. The president said he has support from Tennessee's governor and Memphis' mayor.
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Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members.
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This week, we had news of a drawing that may or may not be the president's, and of a rock that may or may not indicate that Mars had life.
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Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit.
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Some 154 million people in the United States get health care through their employer — and for many, their costs are about to go way up.
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Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.