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January 4, 2018 6:07 AM

Real weather term 'bomb' blows up on social media

But as fearsome as the storm is with high winds and some snow, it may not be quite as explosive as the term "bomb cyclone" sounds.

by Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

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January 3, 2018 5:44 PM

Here are your cold weather conversation starters for today

As the East Coast braces for a winter storm, yes, it's rather chilly. It's colder in South Dakota than it is at the South Pole. It's colder in Jacksonville, Fla., than in Juneau, Alaska.

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January 3, 2018 7:57 AM

5 things to know about screen time right now

The latest research on kids and screens has bright spots and dark spots.

by Anya Kamenetz

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January 3, 2018 12:00 AM

Neal Conan special: The foreseeable future

An exploration of three aspects of our future: the impact of climate change, the expansion of unmanned drone warfare and autonomous vehicles, and the changing destiny of East Asia.

by MPR News Staff

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January 2, 2018 5:47 PM

Why there's a big chill in a warmer world

The recent cold weather across the U.S. is unusual -- but more for how long the cold has lasted than how cold it has been.

by The Associated Press

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January 2, 2018 5:40 PM

Fact check: Trump can't claim credit for zero jet deaths

Here's a look at commercial aviation's safety record globally and in the U.S., as well as the president's role.

by The Associated Press

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January 2, 2018 8:13 AM

What makes us click: How online dating shapes our relationships

As Americans try new ways to connect, the norms of dating are evolving. So how has online dating changed the connections we make?

by Laura Roman, Alyssa Edes and Ashley Brown

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December 29, 2017 6:38 AM

Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones

The company earlier said the move was necessary to avoid unexpected shutdowns related to battery fatigue.

by The Associated Press

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December 28, 2017 5:51 PM

How pirates of the Caribbean hijacked America's metric system

In 1793, French scientist Joseph Dombey boarded a ship bound for the United States carrying with him a standard kilogram weight. Thanks to pirates, he and the weight never arrived.

by Joe Palca

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December 26, 2017 11:13 AM

Swanson joins suit over repeal of 'net neutrality' rule

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson, a Democrat, said repealing so-called net neutrality rules would have a detrimental effect on consumer protection and may influence how internet users access political content.

by Brian Bakst

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