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Anatomy Of A Dance Hit: Why We Love To Boogie With Pharrell
There are songs that just make people want to get up and shake their booty. Why? Scientists say the most enticing rhythms have something missing — beats that your body can't help but fill in.
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Ready For Fun? First Take Off Your Shoes And Wait In Long Airport Lines
Airlines are expecting record numbers of spring break travelers. Both the industry and TSA are expecting airport screening checkpoints to have long lines. They urge travelers to arrive early.
The Secret To The Inuit High-Fat Diet May Be Good Genes
A new study on Inuit in Greenland suggests that Arctic peoples evolved genetic adaptations that allow them to get by mostly on seal blubber and meat without developing health problems.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner On Hurricane Harvey Preparedness
Michel Martin talks to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner about the storm pummeling the region.
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Ireland Resoundingly Votes To Legalize Abortion
The country has some of the strictest laws on abortion in the developed world. But that will change, after 66.4 percent of voters chose to repeal a constitutional amendment.
The Tax Law's New Way Of Measuring Inflation Could Take A Toll On Taxpayers
The tax overhaul uses an alternative measure of inflation that will show less upward pressure on prices. That means tax brackets will adjust upward less often, making many people pay more.
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Florida's Biggest Python So Far Measured 17 Feet, 7 Inches; Had 87 Eggs
The giant was captured in Everglades National Park, where managers are struggling to control a booming population of the Southeast Asian species.
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Oil Prices, Stocks Plunge After Saudi Arabia Stuns World With Massive Discounts
Oil prices dropped as much as 30% following the unexpected Saudi decision to cut prices and boost production. The move reflects the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus and its economic effects.
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Remembering McCoy Tyner, A Jazz Legend Who Created His Own Style
Tyner, who died on March 6, placed thundering piano chords under fast, right-hand melodies. He led his own groups for decades, but was frequently associated with one early employer, John Coltrane.
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Democrats Built A Small-Donor Money Machine. Now, Republicans Want Their Own
In 73 of the most competitive House races, Democrats raised more than $62 million from donors who gave $200 or less while Republicans raised barely $27 million.
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