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A Marvel Of A Man: Stan Lee Dead At 95

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A Marvel Of A Man: Stan Lee Dead At 95

Lee gave us over six decades' worth of superheroes we could identify with, characters like Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk, who reacted to superpowered crises in believably flawed, human ways.

New Physical Activity Guidelines Urge Americans: Move More, Sit Less

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New Physical Activity Guidelines Urge Americans: Move More, Sit Less

New Physical Activity Guidelines Urge Americans: Move More, Sit Less

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Megafires More Frequent Because Of Climate Change And Forest Management

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Megafires More Frequent Because Of Climate Change And Forest Management

Megafires More Frequent Because Of Climate Change And Forest Management

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'The Cleaners' Looks At Who Cleans Up The Internet's Toxic Content

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'The Cleaners' Looks At Who Cleans Up The Internet's Toxic Content

'The Cleaners' Looks At Who Cleans Up The Internet's Toxic Content

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After NRA Mocks Doctors, Physicians Reply: 'This Is Our Lane'

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After NRA Mocks Doctors, Physicians Reply: 'This Is Our Lane'

After NRA Mocks Doctors, Physicians Reply: 'This Is Our Lane'

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A Marvel Of A Man: Stan Lee Dead At 95

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A Marvel Of A Man: Stan Lee Dead At 95

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A Marvel Of A Man: Stan Lee Dead At 95

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Bridging The Partisan Divide: Can Infrastructure Unite Democrats And Republicans?

An annual report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association notes that there are now nearly 56,000 bridges nationwide that are structurally deficient. Both Democrats and Republicans say they're willing to work together on a plan to rebuild the nation's roads, bridges, transit and water systems. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Bridging The Partisan Divide: Can Infrastructure Unite Democrats And Republicans?

Bridging The Partisan Divide: Can Infrastructure Unite Democrats And Republicans?

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