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Kerri Miller Feature

When Harry Houdini tried to talk to the dead

When Harry Houdini tried to talk to the dead

In the 1920s, America became obsessed with communicating with the dead. Harry Houdini wanted to believe it was possible, but the magician knew the tricks all too well.
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Where do these 'long-lost' manuscripts keep coming from?

Where do these 'long-lost' manuscripts keep coming from?

Truman Capote. Beatrix Potter. Edith Wharton. Dr. Seuss. In the literary world, being dead doesn't mean you're done publishing.
by Tracy Mumford

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How 'Making a Murderer' exposes flaws in juvenile justice system

How 'Making a Murderer' exposes flaws in juvenile justice system

Steven Avery is the main focus of the documentary series, but the plight of his then-teenage nephew Brendan Dassey raises questions about false confessions. One of Dassey's lawyers answers questions about his case.
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Unlocking Antarctica's secrets: The Ross Ice Shelf

Unlocking Antarctica's secrets: The Ross Ice Shelf

"Underneath the Ross Ice Shelf is the least-known piece of ocean floor on our planet. We know almost nothing about, but it's the size of France," said researcher Robin Bell.
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How does it feel to be 'The Illegal'? New novel explores immigration

How does it feel to be 'The Illegal'? New novel explores immigration

Lawrence Hill's new novel "The Illegal" follows a marathon runner forced to flee his home country for the fictional Freedom State, which readers will recognize as a doppelganger of the U.S. and western Europe.
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College admissions: 6 tips on getting in

College admissions: 6 tips on getting in

There's no magic key for the college admissions process, but there are some simple tips every applicant should consider.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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Why are 2016 voters so angry and anxious?

Polls consistently show a high level anger and anxiety among voters. Terror, race, the economy and inequality are all affecting voter moods...as are candidates who play on voter fears.

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Opinion & Commentary: The problem with primaries

Larry Jacobs argues that primaries and caucuses create clogs in the electoral process.

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The novelists who are now writing superhero comics

The novelists who are now writing superhero comics

Margaret Atwood has dreamed up a superhero who is part cat, part bird. Ta-Nehisi Coates, Michael Chabon and other prominent writers are also dabbling in comics.
by Tracy Mumford

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Could the Flint water crisis happen here?

Could the Flint water crisis happen here?

Lead pipes are still fairly common in historic communities across the state.
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