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New Census Data Show Texas Cities Are Growing Faster Than All Other States
The study found seven of the nation's fastest-growing cities are in Texas, with San Antonio expanding by the greatest number from 2016 to 2017.
Despite Drought, Some Corn Farmers Reap Bounty
For every farmer who is hurting this year during the drought, others are benefiting. Many fields in the South, Northwest and Upper Midwest are producing bountiful corn crops. And because the drought has pushed prices to record highs, farmers who have corn to sell expect a terrific payday.
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Floridians Vote To Increase State's Minimum Wage To $15 Per Hour
Florida voters approved boosting the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour. After suffering big losses on Election Day, some Democrats say it shows their party needs to embrace progressive ideas.
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French President's Bodyguard Faces Charges Of Assaulting Protesters
Video of Emmanuel Macron's top security aide beating demonstrators has sparked controversy. The incident occurred during May Day protests over reforms to France's labor laws.
France Bans Street Harassment, Approving Hefty Fines For Catcallers
The measure also expands protections for underage rape victims. The move, which has been months in the making, follows a recent video of a man hitting a woman on the street.
How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation
Twenty years ago, Italian food was regarded as cheap, peasant food. Now it's served on menus worldwide and considered to be one of the healthiest cuisines. Esquire Magazine's food critic John Mariani chronicles the story of pizza, macaroni and red sauce in How Italian Food Conquered the World.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes bold moves in his first day leading Twitter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made some bold moves in his first day leading Twitter.
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Chile, Haiti Quakes Explained
Significant aftershocks continue to rock Chile two days after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake brought down buildings and bridges, and triggered a tsunami. And yet it's already clear the devastation won't reach the levels seen in Haiti. Walter Mooney, a seismologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, explains the differences between the two quakes.
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Funny If It Weren't So True: A Farce About 'The Importance Of Beauty'
Amanda Filipacchi's novel is about a costume designer who wears a fat suit after a suitor commits suicide. It's structured as a mashup of an old Friends episode, a fairy tale and a murder mystery.
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Panel Calls For Medicare Thrift To Reduce Debt
A report from the Bipartisan Policy Center suggests that seniors should start paying more for Medicare to help the nation's deficit. It also wants the government to check the growth of both Medicare and Medicaid programs in the future.
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