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Deep Inside New York's JFK Airport, There's A High School

Aviation High School mixes advanced academics with aviation mechanics — and a paid internship at a big airline.

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How One Man Made The Eiffel Tower Sing

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Democratic House candidate Tim Canova, a former adviser to Bernie Sanders, is challenging Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption

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Bernie Sanders Endorses The Man Trying To Unseat The Democratic Party Chair

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Professional 'Guinea Pigs' Can Make A Living Testing Drugs

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Tilda Swinton May Be A Rock Star, But Her New Film Leaves Her Speechless

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Deep Inside New York's JFK Airport, There's A High School

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