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A Genetic Test That Reveals Alzheimer's Risk Can Be Cathartic Or Distressing

Researchers are hoping to learn how to effectively convey information about people's risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, a dementia still without a cure. Thanasis Zovoilis/Getty Images hide caption

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A Genetic Test That Reveals Alzheimer's Risk Can Be Cathartic Or Distressing

Genetic tests can now tell us a lot about our risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. But that doesn't mean people are prepared to receive the information.

Politics

Looking Back At Secretary Alex Acosta's Tenure At The Labor Department

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Week In Politics: Labor Secretary Acosta Resigns

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Sunnnn Goth Babe

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Say Yeah Kishi Bashi

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National

Louisiana Residents Try To Find The Best Way To Stay Safe In Tropical Storm Barry

by Rebecca Hersher

Louisiana Residents Try To Find The Best Way To Stay Safe In Tropical Storm Barry

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National

Critics Say DHS Is Not Keeping Vulnerable Migrants Safe By Sending Them To Mexico

by Joel Rose

Critics Say DHS Is Not Keeping Vulnerable Migrants Safe By Sending Them To Mexico

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Scattering Light Hammock

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Laura Scissor Sisters

National

How Immigrant Communities In Chicago Are Preparing For Planned ICE Raids

by Maria Zamudio

How Immigrant Communities In Chicago Are Preparing For Planned ICE Raids

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Law

There Are Limits To What Immigration And Customs Enforcement Can Do During Raids

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Protection Massive Attack

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Middle East

U.S. Trying To Get The Taliban And Afghan Government To Start Negotiations

by Michele Kelemen

U.S. Trying To Get The Taliban And Afghan Government To Start Negotiations

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Fast Days Mañana

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Where's the Deluxe Version? Cliff Martinez

Technology

Office Workers Are Taking Slack Home To Organize Their Family Life

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Medalla Light, Puerto Rico's Beer Of Choice, Is A Hit In Connecticut

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Medalla Light, Puerto Rico's Beer Of Choice, Is A Hit In Connecticut

by Ryan Caron King

Medalla Light, Puerto Rico's Beer Of Choice, Is A Hit In Connecticut

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Beach Dreams [ocean jams]

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Can't Keep Checking My Phone Unknown Mortal Orchestra

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National

New Orleans Residents Anxious As Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Them

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Business

Data Shows U.S. Trade Gap With China Widened During Month Of June

by Scott Horsley

Data Shows U.S. Trade Gap With China Widened During Month Of June

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National

R. Kelly Arrested, Faces Federal Charges In Chicago And Brooklyn

by Colin Dwyer

R. Kelly Arrested, Faces Federal Charges In Chicago And Brooklyn

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National Security

Turkey Receives 1st Delivery Of Russian Missile System

by David Welna

Turkey Receives 1st Delivery Of Russian Missile System

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A Genetic Test That Reveals Alzheimer's Risk Can Be Cathartic Or Distressing

by Jon Hamilton

A Genetic Test That Reveals Alzheimer's Risk Can Be Cathartic Or Distressing

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Empire Sounds James Heather

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Babies Pulp

Politics

Why The U.S. Counts People Without Documentation For Congressional Districts

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Politics

League of United Latin American Citizens Hears From Democratic Candidates

by Danielle Kurtzleben

League of United Latin American Citizens Hears From Democratic Candidates

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Education

University Of Texas President Greg Fenves Discusses Free Tuition Plan

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Nothing's Gonna Change That Girl Hurray for the Riff Raff

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Los Angeles The Midnight

Betty Who Creates 'A Space That People Feel Joy In' With Independent Debut

Betty Who's latest album, Betty, is out now. Ben Cope/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Betty Who Creates 'A Space That People Feel Joy In' With Independent Debut

by Ari Shapiro , Noah Caldwell

Betty Who Creates 'A Space That People Feel Joy In' With Independent Debut

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Marry Me Betty Who

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Golden Years David Bowie

Technology

Federal Trade Commission Will Settle With Facebook For About $5 Billion

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