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Mike, the LSU Tigers mascot, is an 11-month old Siberian-Bengal mix. Courtesy of Eddy Perez, LSU hide caption

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Animals

The LSU Tigers' New Tiger Makes His Debut

Louisiana State University's live tiger mascot is an institution. Recently, the school got a new tiger — just in time for football season.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center had 528 patients in the hospital as Harvey hit. A team of about 1,000 people tended to them and their families until reinforcements arrived Monday. Courtesy of MD Anderson Cancer Center hide caption

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Shots - Health News

An 'Army Of People' Helps Houston Cancer Patients Get Treatment

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An 'Army Of People' Helps Houston Cancer Patients Get Treatment

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James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. The band is back with a new album, American Dream, six years after they bid farewell with a huge show at Madison Square Garden. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

It's Happened: LCD Soundsystem Is Back With 'American Dream'

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It's Happened: LCD Soundsystem Is Back With 'American Dream'

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The Neches River is overflowing its banks in downtown, Beaumont, Texas. The river has flooded this city's water system — with no clear timetable of when the pumps will be repaired. Debbie Elliott/NPR hide caption

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With Flooded Streets And No Tap Water, Unknowns Face Beaumont, Texas, Residents

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Josh Hanagarne, 39, and his son Max, 9, recently sat down at StoryCorps to talk about Tourette's syndrome. Josh has dealt with Tourette's since he was Max's age and while Max hasn't been officially diagnosed, he has started to show symptoms, too. Courtesy of StoryCorps hide caption

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StoryCorps

A Father To His Son: 'I Know What It's Like' Living With Tourette's Syndrome

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A Father To His Son: 'I Know What It's Like' Living With Tourette's Syndrome

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Mike, the LSU Tigers mascot, is an 11-month old Siberian-Bengal mix. Courtesy of Eddy Perez, LSU hide caption

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The LSU Tigers' New Tiger Makes His Debut

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The LSU Tigers' New Tiger Makes His Debut

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