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Super fast Internet and a digital divide in Kansas City

Super fast Internet and a digital divide in Kansas City

Kansas City has some of the Internet best service anywhere. But, four years after Google Fiber landed in Kansas City, people are still trying to figure just what do with all that speed.
by Frank Morris

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Apple's watch launches in uncertain marketplace

Apple's watch launches in uncertain marketplace

CEO Tim Cook is expected to unveil the company's newest device and make the case for why a watch is a must-have gadget at a San Francisco event later Monday.
by Rachael Myrow and Christina Farr

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FDA approves first of new type of generic drugs

FDA approves first of new type of generic drugs

These "biosimilar" drugs closely mimic existing drugs but are made from living cells, blood components and tissue. In some cases, they could cut drugs costs.

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NASA probe reaches orbit around dwarf planet

NASA probe reaches orbit around dwarf planet

It's the end of an odyssey to explore an odd, in-between world.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Climate One series: 'Settled Science'

Climate One series: 'Settled Science'

Scientists discuss what's fueling climate change denial, how climate change is affecting the oceans, and America's energy options for the near future.

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What net neutrality decision means for consumers

What net neutrality decision means for consumers

Will the average consumer notice a difference in their day-to-day lives?

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The geology of Lake Superior's ice caves

The geology of Lake Superior's ice caves

Calvin Alexander of the University of Minnesota, discusses how the ice caves differ from other cave formations.

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NASA sees 'bright spots' on dwarf planet in our solar system

NASA sees 'bright spots' on dwarf planet in our solar system

Scientists are puzzled by a new image taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, which found two bright spots on the dwarf planet Ceres. The spots are noticeably brighter than other parts of the surface.

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What net neutrality rules could mean for your wireless carrier

What net neutrality rules could mean for your wireless carrier

The FCC votes Thursday on rules that would make Internet providers treat all traffic equally. Big wireless companies say that will make it harder to keep their networks from getting congested.
by Joel Rose

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