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Instead of a Second Protest, Black Lives Matter Joins Police For a Barbecue

Plans for another Black Lives Matter rally were changed to a community cookout after leaders met with the police chief and liked his idea of building bridges.

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'Thin Blue Lines' Go Big - Blue Stripes Of Support For Police Catching On

A man's simple idea of using blue painter's tape to add a "thin blue line" to show support for police officers is taking off across the country.

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Colorado Offered Free Birth Control - and Teen Births Fell by 40 percent

A program that provides contraceptives to low-income women contributed to a 40-percent drop in Colorado's teen birth rate over five years, according to state officials. Likewise, the teen abortion rate dropped by 35 percent in counties served by the Colorado Family Planning Initiative.

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Buffett Ready to Increase Renewable Energy Investment to $30 Billion

Warren Buffett, the $65.6-billion man, proclaimed last week that he would double his US investment in renewable energy to $30 billion.

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Park Installs Device For the Colorblind so They Can Enjoy Dazzling Fall Colors - Watch the Emotional Reactions

The Great Smoky Mountains in autumn are quite a sight to see - and the park service has made sure that everyone has the ability to see it, no matter what.

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Barack Obama Surprised Michelle Obama on Their 25th Anniversary With Sweet Message

Watch former President Barack Obama surprise his wife Michelle on their 25th wedding anniversary with a sweet anniversary message on October 3.

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Smithsonian Experts Help Harvey Survivors Restore Family Treasures

While homes and possessions can eventually be replaced, these preservation experts are working to salvage precious family heirlooms.

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Tesla Restores Power to Puerto Rican Children's Hospital- And That's Not All

While some companies can talk a good game, Tesla proves it can actually get things done, restoring electricity to a children's hospital.