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'Caesar's Last Breath' is a breezy history of our atmosphere

'Caesar's Last Breath' is a breezy history of our atmosphere

Sam Kean's funny, conversational new book reminds us not to take the air we breathe for granted -- our atmosphere can tell stories about everything from dinosaurs and Julius Caesar to space flight.
by Jason Heller

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Yes, some comics are for kids -- and they're big business

Yes, some comics are for kids -- and they're big business

What's the best way to get people reading comics? Hook 'em young. And comics for early readers are booming -- even big publishers like DC, famed for grim and gritty, are getting in on the action.
by Petra Mayer

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While fighting the odds, Fiona the hippo became a social media star

While fighting the odds, Fiona the hippo became a social media star

Born six weeks premature, Fiona's odds didn't look good. Now the baby hippo is celebrating her six-month birthday alongside all of her followers, who cheer her on through social media.
by Kevin Tidmarsh

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The hit "Windy" was number one 50 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Windy" by the Association which was number one on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago today.
by MPR News Staff

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Despite climate change setbacks, Al Gore 'comes down on the side of hope'

Despite climate change setbacks, Al Gore 'comes down on the side of hope'

Even though President Donald Trump promised to pull the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, Al Gore still sees an "excellent chance" of meeting the accord's commitments to reduce global warming.
by Steve Inskeep

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Snooty the manatee dies, and a Florida community mourns

Snooty the manatee dies, and a Florida community mourns

Snooty was the oldest manatee in captivity -- and he was believed to be the oldest on record, according to the South Florida Museum in Bradenton.

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Actor John Heard dies at 72

John Heard was best known for playing the father in the "Home Alone" movie series.
by Associated Press

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