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The “library of things" is a movement in the United States that is reshaping public libraries and how they serve patrons in the digital age.

The share of journeys made by car in the city has fallen by nearly half, and the trend is only accelerating.

Local foods, once rare on school lunch trays, are gradually becoming more available in school cafeterias as states promote fresh produce, legumes, meats, and fish.

The importance of these lands goes back further than explorations of the Western wilderness, further than the passage of protective legislation. Using a variety of historical sources, we compiled a list of the 25 oldest established national parks in America.

We compiled a look at all 27 amendments to the Constitution in order to provide an overview of precisely what was at stake each time our elected leaders voted to amend America's governing document.

Voting can be a convoluted obstacle course, especially for those who can’t read. Here are proven ways of fixing the system and enabling millions more voters to participate.

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Central African refugees can access education, healthcare, and banking with identity cards, but data privacy is vital, say experts.

While other cities wait for their newly planted trees to grow, the Israeli city is updating an age-old cooling method for the 21st century.

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Children of color are more vulnerable to water perils than their white peers, grim data show. With that in mind, swimming instructors are stressing safety before swim strokes.

With traffic deaths rising in the US, some cities are turning crosswalks and intersections into eye-catching murals — with life-saving results.