Nation
Scientists spend year in isolation to test life on Mars
Six emerged from their dome home in Hawaii, optimistic about mission.
World
Did fall from tree kill famous human ancestor Lucy?
The famous human ancestor known as Lucy walked the Earth, but it was her tree climbing that might have led to her demise, a new study suggests.
Montana plane crash kills 'Ice Road Truckers' TV show star
A plane crash in western Montana killed a star of the History channel reality series "Ice Road Truckers" who was planning to film a pilot episode of a show about recovering plane wrecks.
Business
EpiPen maker to offer generic version at half price after outcry
The introduction of the generic version, priced at $300 for a two-pack, comes after Mylan said it would offer discounts to its main product. The company came under fire last week after raising prices again.
Local
Twin Cities schools add social-emotional learning to 3 R's
Back-to-school means math and reading, but also skills like responsibility and awareness at some metro-area schools.
Nation
Celebrities
Lawyer: Avery framed; new tests sought in 'Making a Murderer' case
The lawyer representing "Making a Murderer" subject Steven Avery has filed a motion accusing investigators of framing him in the murder of Teresa Halbach in 2005, and demanding physical evidence for further scientific testing she claims didn't exist during the trial.
Golf
Wave of golf course closures leaves owners stuck in the rough
More than 800 golf courses have closed in the last decade nationwide, creating a huge real estate problem.
Nation
Woman dies after Delaware zip line fall
Delaware State Police are investigating the death of a 59-year-old woman who fell from a zip line ride in Bear. Authorities say the woman fell about 40 feet from the Go Ape Tree Top Adventure attraction Wednesday afternoon.
Jackpot: Scientists find Earth-like planet at star next door
After scanning the vast reaches of the cosmos for Earth-like planets where life might exist, astronomers have found one right next door.
Business
Klobuchar, others call for FTC to investigate increases in EpiPen prices
Amy Klobuchar is among several senators criticizing sharp price rise for product she calls a 'life preserver' for millions.
Nation
Mark your calendar for Aug. 21, 2017, to see first total solar eclipse in 38 years
Carbondale, Ill., is the place to be on Aug. 21, 2017.
Nation
US judge: Renowned artist didn't create disputed painting
A U.S. judge said Tuesday that a celebrated artist was right when he insisted he didn't paint a work now owned by a retired prison worker, a finding that likely ensures the piece will now be worth a fraction of the previous estimated value of $10 million or more.
Nation
Obama vows support for Louisiana after the 'cameras leave'
Standing amid piles of waterlogged debris, President Barack Obama on Tuesday promised a sustained national effort to rebuild flood-ravaged southern Louisiana "even after the TV cameras leave" on a visit aimed in part at stemming campaign-season criticism that he's been slow to respond to the disaster.
Trump's stamina attack on Clinton stirs talk of gender bias
Donald Trump and his Republican allies say Hillary Clinton is weak, lacks stamina and doesn't look presidential.
Nation
Correction: Police Shooting-Milwaukee story
In a story Aug. 22 about a fatal police shooting in Milwaukee, The Associated Press incorrectly reported that the Wisconsin Department of Justice is required by state law to investigate officer-involved shootings. The law, in fact, requires an investigation by at least two individuals outside of the police agency involved, which may or may not include the state Department of Justice.
Politics
Carter says presidential candidates are 'quite unpopular'
Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday that both major presidential candidates are "quite unpopular," but he knows who's more qualified and he's voting for Democrat Hillary Clinton in November.
Judge in Texas temporarily blocks Obama's transgender rules
A federal judge in Texas has blocked the Obama administration's order that requires public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity.
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