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In 'Googleplex,' Plato Makes A Bid For Continuing Importance

In her new book, novelist and philosopher, Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, drops Plato into modern situations and imagines what he'd think of this century's existential dilemmas.

Rakeda Leaks (right) and Candice Williams fill out Electoral College maps on election night 2008.

How To Win The Presidency With 23 Percent Of The Popular Vote

It can be done. How? Because of the Electoral College. In fact, through the years, the winner-take-all system the U.S. employs has skewed result after result.

1 Of 3 Escaped California Inmates Is Back In Custody

Bac Duong, 43, reportedly approached a civilian on the street and said he wanted to turn himself in. He and the two inmates who are still on the run are charged with violent crimes.

A shelter sign is displayed at the entrance to a subway station in Seoul on Wednesday, a day after North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile. Subway stations are designated as shelters in case of aerial bombardment, part of the city's response to the threat posed by North Korea. But many Seoul residents take the threat in stride.

Calm In Seoul As The North Korea Question Grows More Urgent

Pyongyang's test on Tuesday of an intercontinental ballistic missile hasn't rattled many South Koreans. "I think it's just, like, a whatever attitude that we are having," says a student in Seoul.

Uber's going the distance to try and crowd out its competition, like Lyft and its signature mustached vehicles.

Tech Week: Uber's Tricks, JPMorgan Hacked & A Desk Microwave

Also in this week's roundup, Amazon's $1 billion purchase surprises some tech watchers. But we're most excited about finding a way to avoid physical exertion at lunch.

In his short tenure as North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un has done a lot to put far richer and stronger nations in an increasingly difficult spot.

After North Korea's ICBM Launch, Now What?

Kim Jong Un's moves have succeeded in putting the rest of the world in a tough spot. Possible responses include further isolation of North Korea, military moves or greater engagement. None are ideal.

News Brief: North Korea Launches Missile; States Won't Supply Voter Data

It hasn't been confirmed, but North Korea says it successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile. At least 41 states say they won't hand over information to Trump's election commission.

In the current version of the Fitnet App, the camera of an exerciser's smartphone captures data from him (upper left), while a prerecorded trainer guides him through a workout. A clock (bottom center) shows elapsed time. The orange dots (upper left) indicate he's following her routine well, as judged by the camera and phone's app. The app can also estimate the exerciser's number of steps.

Fitness App Aims To Deliver Live Feedback From A Personal Trainer 24/7

The Fitnet app uses your phone's camera to analyze your workout and give feedback. Next step is a live trainer on the other end. The hitch: Your Internet speed likely needs to be 40 times faster.

Sun peeks out of rain clouds to light up the famous monastery in Petra, Jordan.

Massive Structure Found 'Hiding In Plain Sight' At Ancient Site Of Petra

Researchers using satellite images and drones discovered a structure the size of an Olympic-size pool near the center of the ancient city in Jordan. But what exactly it was used for remains a mystery.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) flower found on the sidewalk in Meridian Hill Park, Washington D.C. It's edible, but isn't on "Wildman" Steve Brill's list of seven.

In Search Of Edible Weeds: Adventures In Urban Foraging By App

An expert forager has a video and an app for finding weeds to make the ultimate locally grown salad. But even a master foraging app might not lead an amateur to success.

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