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View of central crossing of the central hub island, one of dozens of man-made islands envisioned by Rice University architecture students. The islands would serve as a floating city for oil workers off the coast of Brazil.

A College Project That Imagines A Floating City For Oil Workers

Plans for man-made islands — designed by Rice University architecture students — have attracted the attention of one of the world's largest oil companies as a way to house way-offshore oil workers.

Example #3: This book, from Jamaica, looks at the science of climate change.

Grading The World's Textbooks: Making Progress But Needs Improvement

A UNESCO survey shows that school books often minimize, brush aside or misrepresent important issues, from gender equality to environmental protection.

The Trump National Doral luxury resort near Miami is Donald Trump's biggest revenue generator. As president, he will be able to steer environmental and labor policies that could boost the income from his golf courses.

Trump's Doral Golf Course Highlights His Conflicts Of Interest

Donald Trump owns many golf courses, which provide his family with lots of revenue. And as president, he'll be able to steer labor and environmental policies that could boost his own profits.

What's Behind Oregon's Marionberry Mania?

Oregon grows up to 33 million pounds a year of this blackberry. But most are gobbled up locally — in everything from ice cream to beers to jams — before the rest of the country ever gets a taste.

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to win another election to be president. The tally will be officially counted Jan. 6 before the new Congress.

Donald Trump Secures Electoral College Win, With Few Surprises

The Electoral College gathered in 50 states to formalize results of last month's election amid increased scrutiny. Despite pressure on Trump electors, more defected from Clinton than the Republican.

Child marriage is not always mentioned in textbooks of countries where it remains a fact of life, like Kenya (above).

Should Child Marriage Be Talked About In The Classroom?

When the issue is absent from textbooks, says one researcher, it's also absent from classroom discussion.

White House senior advisers Jared Kushner (from left), Steve Bannon and national security adviser Michael Flynn are seen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Friday.

With National Security Council Shakeup, Steve Bannon Gets A Seat At The Table

Bannon has been elevated to the NSC's Principals Committee, the top interagency group for discussing national security. He formerly led Breitbart News, a platform for the alt-right movement.

Self Driving Cars Hit The Streets, Sort Of

The electric car company Tesla is now becoming the self-driving car maker. Today it releases software to tens of thousands of Model S owners, to automate steering, lane change and parallel parking.

Candice Hoyes uses her surrounding for inspiration — and New York City has no shortage of interesting sights.

Candice Hoyes Sings Blackness, Womanhood And History On Her New Jazz Album

When Candice Hoyes sings, she's channeling a legacy of black women in jazz. Her debut album, On a Turquoise Cloud, celebrates the genre's storied roots.

Jennifer Rikard, at right in this undated photo, is director of San Diego State University's Counseling and Psychological Services and helps students receive services tailored to their specific, individual needs.

'Bigoted Messages' Found In SDSU Campus Restroom

University says we must 'reject divisiveness and hatred on our campus'

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