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Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated

Unless you replenish fluids, just an hour's hike in the heat or a 30-minute run might be enough to get mildly dehydrated, scientists say. RunPhoto/Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated

by Allison Aubrey

Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated

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Europe

Bulgarian Man, 64, Sets Record Swimming In A Sack

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Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe Says He Won't Support His Old Party

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe holds a press briefing at his residence on Sunday, on the eve of the country's elections. Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP hide caption

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Africa

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe Says He Won't Support His Old Party

by Eyder Peralta

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe Says He Won't Support His Old Party

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National

In Northern California, Deadly Carr Fire Continues To Burn

by Sonja Hutson

In Northern California, Deadly Carr Fire Continues To Burn

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Turning The Tables 2018 Shows The 'Change Within Tradition'

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Turning The Tables 2018 Shows The 'Change Within Tradition'

by Noel King , Phil Harrell

Turning The Tables 2018 Shows The 'Change Within Tradition'

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Race

TV Series Examines The Significance Of Trayvon Martin's Death

by Karen Grigsby Bates

TV Series Examines The Significance Of Trayvon Martin's Death

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Analysis

Trial Starts Tuesday For Ex-Trump Campaign Chairman Manafort

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For Local Cops In Germany, No Talk Of 'Sanctuary Cities'

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Europe

For Local Cops In Germany, No Talk Of 'Sanctuary Cities'

by Martin Kaste

For Local Cops In Germany, No Talk Of 'Sanctuary Cities'

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Media

Trump And 'New York Times' Publisher Clash Over 'Fake News'

by David Folkenflik

Trump And 'New York Times' Publisher Clash Over 'Fake News'

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Middle East

Israel Releases Palestinian Teen Protester From Prison

by Daniel Estrin

Israel Releases Palestinian Teen Protester From Prison

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Latin America

Famous For Traffic Jams, Mexico City Takes A Cue From 'La La Land'

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Analysis

Politics In The News: Midterm Elections Are 99 Days Away

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Business

CBS Board Of Directors To Meet Amid Allegations Against Moonves

by Eric Deggans

CBS Board Of Directors To Meet Amid Allegations Against Moonves

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Race

Why It's Time To Retire The Disparaging Term 'White Trash'

by Leah Donnella

Why It's Time To Retire The Disparaging Term 'White Trash'

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Politics

Sen. Leahy Reacts To Trump's Threat For A Government Shutdown

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Environment

Changing Climate Pushes Arid West Eastward, Impacting Farming

by Joe Wertz

Changing Climate Pushes Arid West Eastward, Impacting Farming

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