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Election Night: What Happened And What It Means

Democrat Terry McAuliffe, who won a close election to become Virginia's next governor, hugged his wife Dorothy Tuesday at the campaign's victory celebration in Tysons Corner, Va. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Election Night: What Happened And What It Means

Democrat Terry McAuliffe wins a squeaker in Virginia. Republican Chris Christie enjoys a laugher in New Jersey. A "big business" Republican defeats a Tea Party challenger in Alabama.
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Secret Persuasion: How Big Campaign Donors Stay Anonymous

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Secret Persuasion: How Big Campaign Donors Stay Anonymous

Tax-exempt social welfare groups have become the vehicle of choice for big political contributions.
Astrodoomed? Famed Houston Stadium May Fall To Wrecking Ball

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Astrodoomed? Famed Houston Stadium May Fall To Wrecking Ball

Called the "Eighth Wonder of the World," it was the first fully air-conditioned, enclosed and domed stadium. But it hasn't been used for years. Voters rejected a referendum that would have raised money to turn it into a convention center. Now, lawmakers are expected to say the dome should come down.
Where Do 'Hoodlums' Come From? San Francisco

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Where Do 'Hoodlums' Come From? San Francisco

The unexpected story of how the "young men and lads" who "commit acts of violence and mischief" came to be known as hoodlums. The term was first widely used in the 1870s in San Francisco, where gangs often targeted Chinese immigrants.

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Miss Universe's National Costume Show Raids International Feather Supply

Every year, Miss Universe gives many nations the opportunity to present a national costume. When you see what the United States came up with, you will almost literally not believe it.
Thanks To Parasites, Moose Are Looking More Like Ghosts

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Thanks To Parasites, Moose Are Looking More Like Ghosts WBUR

A recent and rapid decline of moose populations in many states may be linked to climate change, and to the ticks and brain worms that come with it.
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