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Wrong addresses, dismissive dispatchers, and crossed signals. Our police response system is in crisis, and the cost can be measured in lives.

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Quick Study: Saving Endangered Species

Good news: The bald eagle and the gray wolf are back from the brink of extinction. Bad news: That leaves chimps, manatees, polar bears, whales ... Which ones can be saved, and how?

Your Pet's Personality Type

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12 More Things Your Mall Santa Won't Tell You
Mall Santas from around the country share their best secrets -- from how they get their beard to smell nice to how ...

13 Things Your Mall Santa Won't Tell You
Ever wondered what it's like to be a mall Santa --The object of adoration of kids and adults alike? Here mall ...

Quick Study: Census 2010
Every ten years, the U.S. government essentially takes attendance, using results to distribute seats in the House ...

Meet Rob Kalin, the Man Behind Etsy.com
With Etsy, Rob Kalin created a place where independent artisans can thrive.

From Brain Surgery to the Ball Field: The Luck of a Teen Athlete
High school star pitcher Cameron Hall plays hard and gets hurt. Bad news, right? Not exactly.

The Best Advice for Planning to Pay for College
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New Ways to Save for College
Check out some of the smart ways you can start saving for your kids' college tuition.

4 Amazing Caregiving Stories
Love doesn’t stop when a parent, spouse, or friend gets sick. Here, remarkable stories of stepping up, sticking ...

Lonnie Ali's 10 Best Tips for Caregivers
Lonnie Ali, boxing legend Muhammad Ali's wife and caregiver, shares what she's learned from caring for her husband.

Lonnie Ali: 10 Ways I Take Care of Myself
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A Winning Friendship on the Yankees
Four teammates and the bond that helped make them champions.

The Good Military Food Fight
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A Look at Army MREs (Meals Ready to Eat)
Thanks to innovative processing techniques, soldiers are eating better than ever.Read more about the army's ...

Second Acts: Recession Success Stories
Laid low by a layoff? Worried about your prospects? Let these four reinvention stories inspire you.

Meet the Man Behind Zumba: Beto Perez
He built a global empire helping people have fun and burn calories.

4 Ways of Looking at a Wall
Feats of engineering and artistry from China to the U.S.-Mexican border.

7 Things Your Trick-or-Treater Won't Tell You
A few tricks of the trade for trick or treating.

The World's Dumbest Criminals: The Inanity Defense
Every year we track down the dumbest criminals in the world. Thinking of joining their ranks?

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Read about inspiring people and their extraordinary true stories. Delve into our special reports and discover bright ideas from the U.S. and the world.

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