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1Teacher's Bet
An average student is given the hope and confidence to make a difference in the world.
2Young and at Risk
New studies show that your age alone isn't an indicator of your cancer risk.
3That's Outrageous! Caught Cheating
Cheating is becoming a problem in schools across the country ... and teachers are the culprits.
4Presumed Guilty
The DA lied. Their school denounced them. And the media had a field day. The untold story behind a shocking rush to judgment.
5Vanished
The teenager sloshed through the rising waters toward the school bus. Then he was gone.
6Kid Courageous
A risky surgery is giving this 7-year-old boy a fighting chance.
7Kids and Caffeine: How Dangerous Is It?
From energy drinks to sugary coffee concoctions, kids are consuming more caffeine than ever. How dangerous is it?
8Get What You're Owed
Our advice columist tells you how to ask your friends to pay you back.
9The Accidental Family
How seven boys became brothers.

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How to frame a basement and install insulation.
6 Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes
Bake a batch of any of these easy to follow recipes or just drool over the stunning Christmas cookie pictures.
Spinach, Pear, and Shaved Parmesan Salad
A spinach salad, especially one with ripe fall pears, is a welcome addition to the Thanksgiving table. The salad can be served in a large bowl as part of a buffet, or on individual salad plates alongside the main course.
Delicata Squash Soup with Parmesan Croutons
Delicata squash, as its name implies, is a finely flavored, richly sweet winter squash with a nearly fibreless flesh. Cylindrical in shape, with elongated ridges, this squash has yellow to pale orange skin with green striations. Its beautiful yellow flesh and delicate flavor make it perfect for this puréed soup.
Thanksgiving Desserts
It will be difficult to wait until the end of the meal for these gorgeous desserts.

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