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'M*A*S*H' actor William Christopher dies at 84

'M*A*S*H' actor William Christopher dies at 84

The actor, who was best known for his role as Father Mulcahy on the television sitcom M*A*S*H, died after a battle with lung cancer.
by Maggie Penman

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Adopting a sci-fi way of thinking about the future

Adopting a sci-fi way of thinking about the future

Jan. 2 is the birthday of scientist Isaac Asimov, who advocated for adopting a long view. So, today, let's think about not just 2017, but the possible futures of 2067 and 3017, says Tania Lombrozo.
by Tania Lombrozo

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Tips to help you become a wiser, better you in 2017

Tips to help you become a wiser, better you in 2017

The beginning of the year is a great time to focus on becoming a wiser, better you. Experts share some tips on how to do it.
by MPR News Staff

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Weekend reading: A teenage girl stumbles into an arson club

Weekend reading: A teenage girl stumbles into an arson club

Bookseller Jason Foose, of Tempe, Ariz., recommends a novel that's part thriller, part coming-of-age story.
by Tracy Mumford

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Prince remembered: The days leading up to the music icon's death -- and what's happened since

Prince remembered: The days leading up to the music icon's death -- and what's happened since

As the news spread across the globe that afternoon, it spurred memorials, concerts and tributes all over the world. Buildings, fountains and bridges shone purple. MPR News host Tom Weber explored the days leading up to the Minnesota icon's death, what's happened since and what's ahead.
by MPR News Staff

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10 election moments you won't totally hate and might even like

10 election moments you won't totally hate and might even like

The 2016 election was divisive and nasty and full of insults and innuendo. But let's look at the brighter side - here are 10 lighter moments from 2016 that weren't so bad. Some are actually funny.
by Meg Anderson

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Library lovers pay late fees for books checked out in 1970s

Jon Kramer, of Minneapolis, says he was searching through his deceased parents' library last month when he found a camping book and a cookbook that had been checked out from Montgomery County's Twinbrook branch library in the 1970s.
by Associated Press

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