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It May Be 'Perfectly Normal', But It's Also Frequently Banned
It's Perfectly Normal, a 20-year-old illustrated sex-ed book for kids, is meant to teach children about sexual health, puberty and relationships. It's one of the most banned books in America.
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With Kashmir Lockdown, India Violates Freedom Of The Press, Advocates Say
Without phones or internet, Kashmiri media send out news on USBs ferried by airline passengers. A top editor has petitioned India's Supreme Court, saying the blackout violates freedom of the press.
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Border Residents Remain Skeptical About The Need For An Expanded Wall
Residents along the Southern border with Mexico are not convinced that a longer and strengthened barrier will have much of an impact on their own safety and on border security.
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Survivors Of Earthquake And Tsunami In Indonesia Are Desperate For Food, Water
The situation in Indonesia's disaster-stricken Central Sulawesi province has grown dire. It's been four days since an earthquake and a devastating tsunami struck the area. The death toll has climbed to above 1,200.
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North Korea Stages Military Parade Before Opening Of Pyeongchang Olympics
Shortly before the official opening of the Winter Olympics in South Korea, neighboring North Korea held a massive military parade. Thousands of troops participated.
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More Than 35 Million People In China Are On Travel Lockdown
The threat of the mysterious pneumonia-like ailment called coronavirus has Chinese authorities scrambling to prevent it from spreading. At least 26 people have died.
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Filtering Provides Inexpensive Way to Clean Water
Humanitarian groups are finding cheaper ways -- namely, filtering systems -- to clean up contaminated drinking water in developing nations. That could greatly reduce diseases caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites among the billion people worldwide who drink unsafe water.
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Senate to Resume Debate on Bolton Nomination
The Senate continues to debate the contentious nomination of John Bolton as U.S. envoy to the United Nations. Democrats allege Bolton may have mishandled classified information and are trying to delay a vote.
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Glaciers are shrinking fast. Scientists are rushing to figure out how fast
Billions of people rely on glaciers for drinking water, hydropower and irrigation. A raft of new research suggests there is less ice left than previously thought.
March Madness: A look at this year's Sweet 16 teams
March Madness is hitting a fever pitch, as only the last "Sweet 16" teams are left standing on the men's and women's brackets.
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