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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Story Behind the Historic Munich Olympics Broadcast

Imagine a dark, smoky control room in 1972, filled with vintage equipment. This isn't your usual sports broadcast; it's a hostage crisis at the Munich Olympics. ABC Sports producers are scrambling. They're not news journalists, but they're confronting questions that still haunt today's media: What c

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Why Arab States Want PA to Lead Gaza Recovery

Arab nations are pushing for Israel and the U. S. to let the Palestinian Authority (PA), along with the UN's Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, handle Gaza's recovery after the recent conflict. They fear a political vacuum could cause more problems. Discussions about Gaza's future are set to start soo

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Florida's New Senate Powerhouse: Meet Ashley Moody

Imagine this: a lawyer turned judge, then attorney general, and now, Florida's newest senator. That's the story of Ashley Moody, who's taking over Marco Rubio's seat in the U. S. Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis picked Moody, praising her as a tough prosecutor ready to tackle big issues like immigratio

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Hostage Swap: A Mix of Relief and Outrage in Israel

The recent hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas has brought a wave of emotions. On one hand, families are overjoyed to get their loved ones back after months in captivity. But on the other hand, there's a strong sense of anger and disgust. Israel had to negotiate with the same group that c

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Fluoride in Water: Myths and Facts

Fluoride in water has been a hot topic for over a century. It all started when scientists noticed that people in certain areas had fewer tooth problems. They found that these areas had fluoride in the water. Adding a little fluoride to water can prevent tooth decay, but it's not that simple. Some pe

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

A Rare Meteorite Encounter Captured on Video

Last summer, something incredible happened near Joe Velaidum's home in Marshfield, Canada. While out for a walk with his dogs, a tiny delay saved him from a close encounter with a meteorite. He had stopped to move a dog leash, which was unusual. Little did he know, a space rock was headed his way. T

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Score Patterns in Pro Sports: What Makes Them Tick?

When it comes to professional team sports, there's a lot of talk about scoring patterns and how they work. But what if there are common principles that apply across different sports? Let's dive in! Researchers looked at years of data from college and pro football, hockey, and basketball. They found

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Takes Off, but Landing Fails

Thursday morning, Blue Origin, a company started by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, made a big step. They launched New Glenn, their first rocket strong enough to send satellites into space. This happened at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket took off after 2 a. m. ET and carried a piece

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

OCD Treatment Outcomes: How Sexual Orientation Matters (or Doesn't)

Did you know that people from the LGBTQ+ community seem to be more at risk for a mental health condition called Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? But how does their experience with OCD differ from their heterosexual peers? A recent study looked into this topic by examining the severity of OCD sym

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Legislators Share Plans with S. C. Businesses

In Columbia, business leaders from across South Carolina gathered to hear from state legislators about their plans for the upcoming session. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted this event, giving lawmakers a chance to share their goals and vision for the state. House Minority Leader Todd

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