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Even something as simple as chopping up food on a regular basis can be enough exercise to help protect older people from showing signs of dementia, a new study suggests. BSIP/UIG/Getty Images hide caption
Government Shutdown Causing Far Greater Damage To Economy Than Previously Estimated
Protesters in the #MuteRKelly movement gather outside the Sony offices in New York City. Vanessa Ross/Colors of Change hide caption
The #MuteRKelly Movement Takes Its Protest To The Steps Of His Record Label
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, attends a rally with Angel Families on the East Front of the Capitol, to highlight crimes committed by illegal immigrants in the U.S., on September 7, 2018. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. hide caption
What Happens With Brexit Now That Prime Minister May Has Survived No Confidence Vote
Harris County, Texas, one of the most diverse urban areas of the country, now has 19 African-American women on the bench. The group calls itself "Black Girl Magic." Harris County Democratic Party hide caption
Meet 'Black Girl Magic,' The 19 African-American Women Elected As Judges In Texas
Even something as simple as chopping up food on a regular basis can be enough exercise to help protect older people from showing signs of dementia, a new study suggests. BSIP/UIG/Getty Images hide caption
Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly
Marianne Power set out to live one year of her life according to the advice of self-help books. She tells the story in her new book Help Me! Grainne Flynn/Grove Press hide caption
Author Interviews
Feel The Fear — And Read It Anyway: 'Help Me!' Documents A Year Of Self-Help Books
Feel The Fear — And Read It Anyway: 'Help Me!' Documents A Year Of Self-Help Books
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Explosion In Syria That Killed U.S. Troops
Christian icons damaged by fighting are seen in a monastery in the village of Maaloula, north of Damascus, Syria. U.S. evangelicals are concerned that a pullout of U.S. troops will leave Syrian Christians vulnerable to attack. Alexander Kots/AP hide caption
British Prime Minister Survives No Confidence Vote After Defeat Of Brexit Plan
Senators Hear Sharply Different Views On A.G. Nominee From Outside Witnesses
9 Republican Senators Think They Have A Solution To Avoid Future Government Shutdowns
Republican Rep. Don Bacon Discusses Shutdown And Border Wall Funding
Supreme Court Hears Case Over Total Wine's Desire To Expand Into Tennessee
Movement To Find Alternative To Plastic Packaging Grows In Philippines
John Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group, died on Wednesday at the age of 89. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption
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