Finalists announced for Lukas book prizes, which champion 'serious research and social concern.'

Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for J

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Finalists announced for Lukas book prizes, which champion 'serious research and social concern.'

Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for J
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Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language

Why did humans start speaking
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McConnell announces retirement from the Senate

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President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security

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California cracks down on social media-fueled skincare obsession

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