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As Technology Marches On, Reservoir Caretakers Stay At Their Posts

Reservoir caretaker Doug Billingsley tests water levels at windswept Chambers Lake near Cameron Pass, Colo. Grace Hood/Colorado Public Radio hide caption

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As Technology Marches On, Reservoir Caretakers Stay At Their Posts

When it comes to dam safety, human eyes are still one of the best tools to recognize problems — so in some areas, workers live in remote locations to watch over the water supply.

The Plot Thickens In The Mystery Of Hong Kong's Missing Booksellers

Protesters demonstrated Sunday in Hong Kong against the disappearance of five booksellers in the city. All the missing booksellers are connected to the publication of sensational books about top Chinese leaders. Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Plot Thickens In The Mystery Of Hong Kong's Missing Booksellers

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The Plot Thickens In The Mystery Of Hong Kong's Missing Booksellers

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Will More Day Care Help Boost Japan's Sluggish Economy?

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Will More Day Care Help Boost Japan's Sluggish Economy?

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5 Reasons Texas Matters More For The GOP Nomination Than Iowa Or N.H.

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5 Reasons Texas Matters More For The GOP Nomination Than Iowa Or N.H.

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5 Reasons Texas Matters More For The GOP Nomination Than Iowa Or N.H.

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Over 10 Years, 2 Filmmakers Documented The 'Making' Of A Murderer

Steven Avery served 18 years in prison for sexual assault. He was exonerated by DNA evidence in 2003. Netflix hide caption

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Over 10 Years, 2 Filmmakers Documented The 'Making' Of A Murderer

Over 10 Years, 2 Filmmakers Documented The 'Making' Of A Murderer

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As Technology Marches On, Reservoir Caretakers Stay At Their Posts

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