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As North Korea Tensions Rise, U.S. Army Trains Soldiers To Fight In Tunnels

North Korea is known for its extensive military tunneling. Along with training thousands more troops, officials say the Pentagon is buying specialized gear such as night vision goggles.

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For Some With Intellectual Disabilities, Ending Abuse Starts With Sex Ed

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'Least Desirable'? How Racial Discrimination Plays Out In Online Dating

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As North Korea Tensions Rise, U.S. Army Trains Soldiers To Fight In Tunnels

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Chechnya's LGBT Muslim Refugees Struggle To Cope In Exile

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