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On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space when the space shuttle Challenger launched on mission STS-7. NASA hide caption

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40 years ago, Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space

On June 18, 1983, she blasted off aboard the space shuttle, making her America's first woman in space. She had joined NASA after responding to a newspaper ad. "I knew that's what I wanted to do," she said.

40 years ago, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space

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In a 2023 Deloitte survey, nearly half of Gen Zs and four in 10 millennials said they feel stressed all or most of the time. Luis Alvarez/Getty images hide caption

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Gen Z workers are exhausted — and seeking solutions

The work expectations and experiences of Gen Z are different from those of earlier generations. It's part of the reason why some members of Gen Z are going through an early life crisis.

Gen Z workers are exhausted — and seeking solutions

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In this handout photo provided by Photo host Agency RIA Novosti, Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pose for a photo during a meeting with a delegation of African leaders and senior officials in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, June 17, 2023. Evgeny Biyatov/AP hide caption

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Ukraine war is hurting Africa, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled "peace mission" the day after they went to Ukraine.

Amy Treglia shows scarring on her arms caused by xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer that is being used as a cutting agent for heroin and fentanyl. Kris Craig/The Providence Journal/USA Today Network via Reuters hide caption

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A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again

A dangerous chemical called xylazine, also known as "tranq," is being mixed into fentanyl across the U.S., but who's doing it and why is a mystery. The government still doesn't identify and track new drug threats.

A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again

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Soldiers of the Colombian Air Force give medical attention inside a plane to the children who survived a Cessna 206 plane crash in the thick jungle, while they are transferred to Bogotá by air in San José del Guaviare, Colombia, June 9. Colombian Air Force via Reuters hide caption

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How Indigenous kids survived 40 days in Colombia's jungle after a plane crash

Led by their eldest sibling, who is 13, they managed to find food and shelter. All four, including a year-old baby, stayed safe until Colombian special forces and Indigenous guides rescued them.

How Indigenous kids survived 40 days in Colombia's jungle after a plane crash

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Investigators are on the scene of scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Baltimore on Saturday. Police say several people were injured when a mass transit bus crashed with two cars before hitting a building. Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun via AP hide caption

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16 were injured when a Baltimore bus crashed into 2 cars and an apartment building

A preliminary investigation showed the bus crashed with a Lexus and a Nissan before coming to rest in a building. Witnesses said the Lexus was speeding and ran a stop light when it struck the bus.

A year ago, the schoolyard at the Add B. Anderson School in West Philadelphia was nothing but bare concrete. Now, it's a revamped green space that serves the whole community. Meredith Rizzo hide caption

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These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier

Living near parks can boost health and well being. But low-income communities and those of color often have less access than wealthier, white ones. Revamping schoolyards could be a game changer.

In this image made from video, people gather on Saturday in front of a building of the Lhubiriha Secondary School Mpondwe, Uganda, near the border with Congo following an attack on the school. AP hide caption

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At least 41 have been killed in a suspected rebel attack on a Ugandan school

Police said rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces, who have been launching attacks for years from their bases in eastern Congo, carried out the raid on the school in the border town of Mpondwe.

This image provided by WLBV-TV shows Donald Triplett, the Mississippi man known worldwide as "Case 1," the first person to be diagnosed with autism. Triplett died on Thursday at age 89. AP Photo/WLBV-TV hide caption

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Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89

The Mississippi man known as "Case 1" was the first person to be diagnosed with autism. Triplett was the subject of a book and documentary titled In a Different Key and many medical journal articles.

Flames burn on a natural gas-burning stove on January 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. New research from Stanford University show gas stoves emit benzene, which is linked to cancer. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer

Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

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Scorecards keep record of games, and memories

NPR's Don Gonyea says looking through his old baseball scorecards stirs up sweet memories from summers long past.

Opinion: Scorecards keep record of games, and memories

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Brigham Young University team lead Sam Craven (right) and a University Rover Challenge judge look on as BYU's rover attempts repairs to a mock lander on June 1. Amanda Heidt for KUER hide caption

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Mars is the goal, but first these students must conquer Utah's red desert

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Participants must wrangle visas, get their delicate equipment through customs and make repairs on the fly. Director Kevin Sloan said they often joke with teams that it's "a logistics competition with a little robotics thrown in."

The FDA cautions that prescription testosterone is only approved for men who have low testosterone due to certain medical conditions. Wladimir Bulgar /Getty Images/Science Photo Libra hide caption

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Testosterone is probably safe for your heart. But it can't stop 'manopause'

A new study finds men with low T who used a gel to increase the hormone did not have a higher rate of heart attacks than men on a placebo. But the anti-aging benefits are iffy.

When A Martinez's new work desk looked barren, he picked up this statue of The Flash at a comic book store. A Martinez/A Martinez hide caption

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Every superhero has an origin story. So does every superhero's superfan. Here's mine

"I always made the decision to run, and I usually got away." A Martínez found a relatable and human superhero in The Flash, and grew up to be a superfan.

Every superhero has an origin story. So does every superhero's superfan. Here's mine.

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