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A Marist College poll released Wednesday found that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has emerged as the frontrunner in ...

While the exact causes of OCD are unclear, researchers know that both genetic and environmental factors play a role in its development. OCD can run in families; studies attribute between 40% to 65% of ...

Six intrepid investigative projects from small and medium news outlets have been selected by GIJN as finalists for the 2025 ...

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On a recent morning, thick fog lingered over the hills and hollows of Ozark County, Missouri, limiting the view of Lick Creek ...

A lawsuit from the MacArthur Justice Center sheds light on how extreme heat creates life-threatening conditions for Missourians in solitary.

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Governments often rely on taxes to both discourage and encourage behavior. In the climate space, carbon taxes on ...