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Supreme Court Showdown: Can We Make Do With 8 Justices?
As Sen. Chuck Schumer threatens to mimic the GOP's blocking tactics, are we better off with an even number at the highest court?
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A Rabbit's Airfare Is at the Center of the Fight Over Ethics Watchdog
Rep. Duncan Hunter's staff is using the $600 expense as an example of overreach by the Office of Congressional Ethics.
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Update: Megyn Kelly's Big Move From FOX (VIDEO)
Reports confirm that Kelly will be moving on.
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House GOP Retreats on Proposal to Undercut Ethics Watchdog
After facing blowback over plans to weaken the Office of Congressional Ethics, the GOP has withdrawn its proposal.
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Derek Parfit, Renowned Philosopher of Ethics, Mind and Metaphysics, Dies at 74
"I became a philosopher so that I would have more time to think about what matters," he wrote.
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The 7 Best Science Stories of 2016
Einstein was proven right, our solar system may have an extra planet and an Ebola vaccine proves to be effective.
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Obama Administration Announces Sanctions on Russia Over Election-Related Hacking
The White House also announced it would eject 35 Russian operatives from the United States and close two Russian compounds on American soil.
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Death of Debbie Reynolds: Can You Die from a Broken Heart?
Debbie Reynolds died the day after the loss of her daughter Carrie Fisher. Heartache may well have been the cause.
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President Obama Beats Out Donald Trump as 'Most Admired Man' of 2016
It's the president's ninth year in a row claiming the honor.
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The 10 Weirdest Things Cities Drop on New Year's Eve
Outside of Manhattan, cities have to get a bit more creative than dropping a simple ball to draw attention to their year-end celebrations.
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Teen Drug Use Continues to Fall While E-Cigarettes Gain Popularity
Use of alcohol and cigarettes are down for the vulnerable age group, while marijuana rates remain steady.
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Medical Marijuana Laws Connected to Fewer Traffic Deaths
As marijuana laws around the country face increasing scrutiny, a new study should calm some of the fears of cannabis's opponents.
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Mexico Fireworks Market Explosions Kill at Least 29: Video
The blast in Tultepec could be felt miles away in nearby towns.
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Should You Say 'Happy Holidays' or 'Merry Christmas'?
Most voters just don't care, according to a new poll.
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Merriam-Webster Chooses Its 'Word of the Year': 'Surreal'
Its definition reads, "marked by the intense irrational reality of a dream.”
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How to Give the Best Gifts, According to the Experts
Still struggling on choosing the best gift? Here's what the experts in psychology and marketing suggest.
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Fed Announces Rate Hike for First Time in a Year: 5 Things You Should Know
The federal funds rate will rise a quarter of a percent, only the second increase in a decade.
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Alcohol Abuse Spikes Among Older Adults, Study Finds
"The increase in binge drinking among older women is particularly alarming,” one of the researchers noted.
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Drug Overdoses Killed More than 50,000 Americans in 2015
Heroin alone killed more people than homicides by firearms.
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5 Things You Didn't Know About John Glenn
His extraordinary career spanned the military, outer space and American politics.
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