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Chimps In Habeas Corpus Case Will No Longer Be Used For Research

Chimpanzees aren't legally humans, a judge said. Brandon Wade/AP Images for The Humane Society of the United States and Chimp hide caption

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Chimps In Habeas Corpus Case Will No Longer Be Used For Research

Hercules and Leo were used for researched at Stony Brook University will be retired. They were at the center of a court case that tested whether chimps had the same legal "personhood" as humans.

Juvenile Justice System Failing Native Americans, Studies Show

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Law

Juvenile Justice System Failing Native Americans, Studies Show

One report shows that state courts are twice as likely to incarcerate Native teens for minor crimes like truancy and alcohol use. Another, that alternatives like treatment programs are more effective.

Juvenile Justice System Failing Native Americans, Studies Show

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Environment

As The West Craves Drought Relief, El Nino May Do More Harm Than Good

There is much hype around a potential El Nino that could help ease the drought on the West Coast. But there are concerns that a deluge of rain could do more harm than good for the long term drought outlook.

As The West Craves Drought Relief, El Nino May Do More Harm Than Good

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Law

Justice Report Accuses St. Louis County Family Court Of Racial Bias

A Justice Department report says the St. Louis County Family Court violates the constitutional rights of children and routinely discriminates against black children.

Justice Report Accuses St. Louis County Family Court Of Racial Bias

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Health

Planned Parenthood Controversy Raises Questions About Fetal Tissue Research

A series of sting videos targeting Planned Parenthood is raising questions about the field of fetal tissue research. Companies who buy and sell such tissue defend their work.

Planned Parenthood Controversy Raises Questions About Fetal Tissue Research

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As Midwest Dams Reach End Of Life, Soaked States Can't Handle Repair Costs

More than 11,000 dams across the U.S. have protected lives and property from flooding for decades. But age is catching up to them, and many need repairs. Record rain hasn't helped matters this year.

As Midwest Dams Reach End Of Life, Soaked States Can't Handle Repair Costs

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'One Call, That's All': Throwing A Personal Injury Lawyer-Themed Birthday Party

For her son's second birthday, L'erin Dobra of Prairieville, La., chose to throw him a Morris Bart-themed party. Dobra's son is a huge fan of the commercials Bart stars in for a personal injury firm.

'One Call, That's All': Throwing A Personal Injury Lawyer-Themed Birthday Party

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Politics

Hillary Clinton Knocks Jeb Bush's Slogan At Urban League Conference

Presidential candidates Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley addressed the National Urban League Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Friday morning.

Hillary Clinton Knocks Jeb Bush's Slogan At Urban League Conference

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The Play's The Thing — High School Productions Down The Decades
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The Play's The Thing — High School Productions Down The Decades

Bob Mondello looks at the most-produced shows at high schools through seven decades and ponders what the choices made by drama teachers tell us.

The Play's The Thing — High School Productions Down The Decades

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Pesticide Drift Threatens Organic Farms

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Pesticide Drift Threatens Organic Farms

Farmers use millions of pounds of pesticides each year to protect crops from weeds and insects. When those chemicals drift to neighboring property, they can ruin crops on organic farms.

Pesticide Drift Threatens Organic Farms

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