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Tens Of Thousands More Women And Minorities Are Taking Computer Science

The Advanced Placement program has scored a win for diversity with the help of Silicon Valley.

Win $1 Million For Your Bright Idea To Fix The World

A Swedish billionaire wants you to think of a better way to run the world — and get rid of problems like violence and extreme poverty.

Krisel said he wouldn't like to live in the desert, "but I like it as a locale for my architecture." Above, one of his designs perched on a mountain in California.

William Krisel, Architect Who Helped Define California Modernism, Dies At 92

Krisel is particularly known for the scores of tract homes he designed in Palm Springs, which featured open floor plans, "butterfly" roofs and enough variation so they didn't look cookie-cutter.

Animal handler Carlee Schofe is seen with a red-shouldered hawk, 1978.

San Diego Zoo Celebrates 100th Anniversary

In its 100 years, the zoo has grown from a few abandoned animals in the park to a global zoological society.

Up to one half of rural residents are covered by Medicaid, says Michelle Mills, CEO of Colorado Rural Health Center. And they're typically older, poorer and sicker than city dwellers.

Hospitals In States That Expanded Medicaid Less Likely To Close

Hundreds of thousands of people gained health insurance in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. In those states, hospitals were less likely to close.

Rabbi Avremi Zippel, the program director at Chabad Lubavitch of Utah, during an appearance on Fox 13 to talk about Passover food.

For Passover, These Orthodox Jews Are Cooking On Live TV

Chabad-Lubavitch Jews don't watch TV, but they'll often appear on on local news across the U.S. during holidays. Their goal: to share recipes, promote Jewish observance and educate the general public.

President Trump speaks at the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday.

Trump Plants Seeds Of Rural Revival With Friendly Farm Audience

President Trump unveiled a task force report on reviving rural prosperity at a Farm Bureau convention in Nashville, Tenn., Monday. Rural voters were a key part of Trump's winning election coalition.

A Revolution That Didn't Happen: Personal Rapid Transit

In 1975, the Personal Rapid Transit in Morgantown, W. Va., was expected to usher in a new age of public transit nationally. It didn't. Still, the aging system is getting a $100-million upgrade.

The Cygnus resupply craft slowly approaches the International Space Station — and its waiting robotic arm, the Canadarm2 — Sunday morning.

Gotcha: Space Station Grabs Onto NASA's 5,100-Pound Cargo Craft

It's been a busy weekend for the space station. On Friday, three astronauts — two Russians and one American — docked at the ISS.

Sal Khan: Can Technology Help Create A Global Classroom?

Sal Khan turned tutoring lessons with his cousins into a series of free educational videos called Khan Academy. His goal: to make learning accessible for everyone, everywhere.

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