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Self-driving cars could ease our commutes, but that'll take a while

Self-driving cars could ease our commutes, but that'll take a while

One of the promises of autonomous vehicles is that they'll reduce traffic jams. Self-driving cars will bring many changes, but traffic flows won't improve until enough human drivers are off the roads.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Cryptoparties teach attendees how to stay anonymous online

Cryptoparties teach attendees how to stay anonymous online

In these days of cyber intrigue, journalists, activists and ordinary citizens are interested in learning how to navigate the Internet anonymously. At cryptoparties, they learn how to do just that.
by Jon Kalish

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Old pictures, cherished items reveal stories of African-American life

Old pictures, cherished items reveal stories of African-American life

The Washington Post last year asked people across the country to submit photographs of family objects that connect them personally to black history. Then journalists worked to tell the stories behind them.
by MPR News Staff

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Watch: Huge green fireball streaks across Midwest sky

If you were outside in the Midwest at around 1:30 a.m. this morning, you may have received quite a shock. The vivid meteor lit up the sky and set off sonic booms. Dramatic video captured the moment.

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