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Shutterstock How has one of America's biggest cities resisted the medical establishment on fluoridation?
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Just 15 Percent of L.A. Voters Turned Out to Elect a New Mayor
Low voter turnout is something of a trend in America's second largest city.
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The Surprising Reason Oklahoma Doesn't Have Enough Tornado Shelters
Yesterday's tornado was deadly not just because of the vagaries of the sky. It was deadly, too, because of the fickleness of the ground.
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Postcard
'Worse Than May 3, 1999'
What will Oklahoma's recovery cost?
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Maps
How Climate Change May Reshape Tornado Season
Of all the weather phenomena, from droughts to hurricanes, it's hardest to figure out how a warmer planet will impact Tornado Alley. Here's why.
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Postcard
The Pain of China's Devastating Earthquake, 5 Years Later
The Sichuan earthquake killed more than 70,000 people, and an additional 18,000 are still listed as missing.
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Videos
Another Spate of Wicked Storms Headed for the Midwest
Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas expected to take the next round of brutal thunderstorms and possible tornadoes.
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Charts
How the Location of State Capitals Influences Political Corruption
Remote cities are especially vulnerable to scandal, according to a new study.
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The Economic Geography of America's Abortion Wars
Increasingly, abortion has become a privilege reserved for residents of affluent states.
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The Heart of a New York Park Is for Sale in Stadium Deal
A plan to build a soccer stadium raises this question: If you have enough money, you really can buy anything in New York?
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Did Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Smoke Crack on Video?
Three reporters who have seen the tape agree that's what it looks like.

