Skulls were collected from all over the world because of some academics’ fascination with phrenology, the discredited belief that skull shape denoted intelligence Hundreds of skulls are neatly and closely placed, cheekbone to cheekbone, in tall, mahogany-framed glass cabinets. Most carry faded, peeling labels, some bear painted catalogue numbers; one...
Company involved in Coldplay KissCam drama hires Gwyneth Paltrow as spokesperson
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Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft
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The Tea app was intended to help women date safely. Then it got hacked
A provocative dating app designed to let women anonymously ask or warn each other about men they'd encountered rocketed to the top spot on the U.S. Apple App Store last week
How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections
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Lori Vallow Daybell stoked tensions with judge in her Arizona murder conspiracy trials
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Man with mental health issues found naked in Minnesota Capitol, raising new security concerns
A man with apparent mental health issues was found naked in the Minnesota State Capitol late at night
Georgia sterilization plants using toxic gas among those exempt from new rules
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US swimmers battling outbreak of ‘acute gastroenteritis’ at world championships
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