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Parents sue Bucknell alleging hazing led to freshman football player's death
Freshman Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., died after his first practice at the university. His parents are suing the school, also alleging staff neglected to account for his sickle cell trait during training.
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Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding
American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.
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Some European countries and Canada issue advisories for travelers to the U.S.
The advisories come after some citizens from European countries and Canada have been detained and deported by immigration officials while traveling to the United States.
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Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study says
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is studying dark energy and the accelerated expansion of the universe.
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How astronauts adjust when back on Earth after being in space
Astronauts face several risks during spaceflight, including exposure to radiation.
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Congress reignites a bipartisan effort to ban hair discrimination
Previous attempts to pass the legislation banning hair discrimination have stalled in Congress.
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New research reveals ancient humans used animal bone tools much earlier than thought
The handcrafted tools found in Tanzania were made 1.5 million years ago and were fashioned primarily from the bones of elephants and hippopotamuses.
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Did tariffs contribute to the Great Depression? Here's what to know
Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression.
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A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
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A rare 'parade' of all 7 planets will move across the night sky this week
This phenomenon known as a "planet parade," will feature Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all present at the same time along a line in the night sky on Friday, NASA says.
