Peter O'Dowd
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In 1972, a Soviet spacecraft bound for Venus failed to escape Earth’s gravity and got stuck orbiting our planet. Now, 50-odd years later, the spacecraft’s landing capsule is due to plummet back to Earth.
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Construction is one of the world's dirtiest industries and creates more than 600 million tons of trash in the U.S. every year.
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The Legacy Project is matching college students and older adults together to create meaningful connections through storytelling.
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The 1969 Beatles classic "Come Together" has been covered by many artists over the years, for better or worse.
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The Trump administration is cracking down on colleges and universities whose behavior it finds objectionable.
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Warmer temperatures, drought and disease are putting stress on native tree species in Minnesota. Some trees are dying, but researchers are finding ways to help others adapt to a warmer climate.
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Apple is dealing with several issues during the unveiling of its latest iPhone. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports.
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Women have been moving for their husbands' jobs for decades. But today, more men are following in their partners' footsteps — and grappling with the implications for their own careers.
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The latest expression of over-the-top stadium food is a $25 bat-shaped corn dog packed with cheddar cheese, bacon and jalapeños. Its creator says he's game for some competition between teams.
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Despite federal protections, slow-moving wild donkeys are being targeted, and the shooters are getting away with it. Originally gold miners' pack animals, burros are symbolic of the American West.