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World

Rare mass killing raises questions about security in Japan

By Alayna Pehrson
July 26, 2016 12:00 AM
Police officers stand guard at a crossroad near the Tsukui Yamayuri-en, a facility for the mentally disabled where a number of people were killed and dozens injured in a knife attack in Sagamihara, outside of Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, July 26, 2016. A young Japanese man went on a stabbing rampage Tuesday at the facility where he had been fired, officials said.(Associated Press)
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Life

Computers, not humans to scan carry-on bags in TSA test

By Alayna Pehrson
July 07, 2016 12:00 AM
The Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday, July 5, 2016, it will work with American Airlines to speed up security lines. The agency will test CT scanners in Phoenix, and roll out redesigned security lanes this fall in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Miami. (Associated Press
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Nation

Traffic deaths surged in 2015 as driving hit new record

By Alayna Pehrson
July 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Traffic deaths surged last year as drivers racked up more miles behind the wheel than ever before, a result of an improved economy and lower gas prices, according to preliminary government data released Friday, July 1, 2016. (Associated Press)
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Nation

Heading out of town: Independence Day travel to break record

By Alayna Pehrson
July 01, 2016 12:00 AM
Cars line up as an attendant pumps gas at a station in Portland, Ore. Independence Day weekend is set to be a busy traveling weekend for road trips. (Associated Press)
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Museum & Exhibitions

Nation's oldest lighthouse celebrates 300th anniversary

By Alayna Pehrson
June 21, 2016 12:00 AM
The Boston Light sits on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. Boston Light, the nation's first and oldest lighthouse, and the U.S. Coast Guard's last manned station, is celebrating 300 years of warning mariners as they navigate the tricky waters of Boston Harbor. (Associated Press)
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Movies & Television

'Finding Dory' blows animation record out of the water

By Alayna Pehrson
June 21, 2016 12:00 AM
The Pixar sequel Finding Dory far-surpassed the already Ocean-sized expectations to take in $136.2 million, according to comScore estimates Sunday, June 19, 2016. (Associated Press)
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Food

Pizza Hut to slice out more ingredients from its pizzas

By Alayna Pehrson
June 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Pizza Hut says it will remove more artificial ingredients from its pizza pies in the next year. Pizza Hut says the preservatives BHA and BHT will be removed from all its meat by July 2016. (Associated Press)
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Nation

Holiday air travelers get a break from long security lines

By Alayna Pehrson
May 27, 2016 12:00 AM
Travelers pass through the main security gate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Friday, May 27, 2016. Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer vacations for many and a busy travel period, serves as a crucial test for the TSA agency. (Associated Press)
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Healthy Living

96-year-old Heimlich uses namesake maneuver on choking woman

By Alayna Pehrson
May 27, 2016 12:00 AM
Dr. Henry Heimlich describes the maneuver he developed to help clear obstructions from the windpipes of choking victims. Heimlich recently used the emergency technique for the first time himself to save a woman choking on food at his senior living center. (Associated Press)
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