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After Losing A Spouse, Finding A Different Kind Of Happiness

K.T. Nicolaides' (left) husband died late last year, two days before their fifth wedding anniversary. Larry Treadwell was widowed in 2011, when his wife Amanda died suddenly. He's now remarried. Courtesy of K.T. Nicolaides/Courtesy of Larry Treadwell hide caption

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Been There: Lessons From A Shared Experience

After Losing A Spouse, Finding A Different Kind Of Happiness

Larry Treadwell's wife died suddenly five years ago. He tells recently widowed K.T. Nicolaides that "it never hurts less; it just hurts less often."

Retailers Scrambling To Adjust To Changing Consumer Habits

J.C. Penney is among several chains that have announced plans to close stores this year. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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Business

Retailers Scrambling To Adjust To Changing Consumer Habits

by Yuki Noguchi

Retailers Scrambling To Adjust To Changing Consumer Habits

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Business

As U.S. Retailers Struggle, The End Is Near For Malls

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Politics

Trump Calls For Government 'Shutdown' After Frustration Over Spending Bill

by Tamara Keith

Trump Calls For Government 'Shutdown' After Frustration Over Spending Bill

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As Serious as Your Life Four Tet

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Mami Gato Medeski, Martin & Wood

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Law

Former S.C. Police Officer Pleads Guilty In Killing Of Unarmed Black Man

by Alexandra Olgin

Former S.C. Police Officer Pleads Guilty In Killing Of Unarmed Black Man

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Europe

Despite Drop In French Election Polls, Supporters Stand Behind Marine Le Pen

by Eleanor Beardsley

Despite Drop In French Election Polls, Supporters Stand Behind Marine Le Pen

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As Needed Beirut

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'It Was A Mistake Of Epic Proportions,' United CEO Testifies

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz in June 2016. He is appearing before a House committee today. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

'It Was A Mistake Of Epic Proportions,' United CEO Testifies

by Camila Domonoske , David Schaper

'It Was A Mistake Of Epic Proportions,' United CEO Testifies

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Jeb Rand Bedouin Soundclash

The Los Angeles Riots, 25 Years On

25 Years Later, The Enduring Relevance Of The Los Angeles Riots

by Karen Grigsby Bates

25 Years Later, The Enduring Relevance Of The Los Angeles Riots

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No Surprise (Instrumental) The Shacks

Asia

Indian Government Shuts Down Most Social Media In Kashmir

by Julie McCarthy

Indian Government Shuts Down Most Social Media In Kashmir

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Everest Ratatat

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Montage Massive Attack

Sports

Red Sox Apologize To Orioles Player For Fans' Racist Taunts

by Shira Springer

Red Sox Apologize To Orioles Player For Fans' Racist Taunts

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Minor League Players Push Forward Pay Lawsuit Against MLB

by Tom Goldman

Minor League Players Push Forward Pay Lawsuit Against MLB

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Baseball Theme Vince Guaraldi

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Trump, Putin Call Raises Questions About Possible In-Person Meeting

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Dilaudid The Mountain Goats

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Been There: Lessons From A Shared Experience

After Losing A Spouse, Finding A Different Kind Of Happiness

by Connor Donevan

After Losing A Spouse, Finding A Different Kind Of Happiness

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Leaving family

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Survivors

Politics

Clinton Blames Herself, FBI Director And Russian Hackers For 2016 Loss

by Don Gonyea

Clinton Blames Herself, FBI Director And Russian Hackers For 2016 Loss

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Religion

Sikh Americans Hope To Reduce Hate Crimes With Ad Campaign

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Blu DJ Mako

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Keep Yourself Warm Frightened Rabbit

National Security

In 'Anatomy Of Terror,' Former FBI Agent Outlines How Terror Groups Stay Resilient

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Latin America

Central American Refugees Opt To Stay In Mexico Due To Trump's Policies

by Carrie Kahn

Central American Refugees Opt To Stay In Mexico Due To Trump's Policies

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With My Friends (Instrumental) Aloe Blacc

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Detour (Made in '06) Damu the Fudgemunk

Death Rate Among Black Americans Declines, Especially For Elderly People

The death rate for African-Americans dropped 25 percent over 17 years, but most of that was among people ages 65 and older. Dutchy/Getty Images hide caption

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Death Rate Among Black Americans Declines, Especially For Elderly People

by Rob Stein

Death Rate Among Black Americans Declines, Especially For Elderly People

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Charlie Worsham Wants To Tell You The Truth

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Charlie Worsham Wants To Tell You The Truth

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Charlie Worsham Wants To Tell You The Truth

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I Ain't Goin' Nowhere Charlie Worsham

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