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How The Brain Shapes Pain And Links Ouch With Emotion
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How The Brain Shapes Pain And Links Ouch With Emotion

Pain is more than an unpleasant sensation. When pain signals reach the brain, they interact with areas involved in thinking, memory and emotion.

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'Possible' More Counties Than Now Known Were Hacked In 2016, Fla. Delegation Says

A Republican observer looks at a ballot during a hand recount last November in Broward County, Fla. Florida officials and lawmakers are still learning about cyberattacks there. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption

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'Possible' More Counties Than Now Known Were Hacked In 2016, Fla. Delegation Says

'Possible' More Counties Than Now Known Were Hacked In 2016, Fla. Delegation Says

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The Last War Ramin Djawadi
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America Is In Full Employment, So Why Aren't We Celebrating?

With the economy humming, U.S. unemployment is at a nearly 50-year low. Shouldn't we be excited? Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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America Is In Full Employment, So Why Aren't We Celebrating?

America Is In Full Employment, So Why Aren't We Celebrating?

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I Love You More Everyday Sterling Witt
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From West Texas (From "Friday Night Lights" Soundtrack) Explosions In The Sky
In Trump's Trade War, Americans Will Be Asked To Show Economic Patriotism

Chinese shipping containers are stored at the Port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, Calif. Americans, in bigger numbers than ever, like trade. But they also believe China doesn't play fair in trade. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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In Trump's Trade War, Americans Will Be Asked To Show Economic Patriotism

In Trump's Trade War, Americans Will Be Asked To Show Economic Patriotism

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Music For a Dancing Mind Matthew Halsall
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