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Disabled often banned from voting

The complaint by the Disability and Abuse Project argues that intellectual and developmental disabilities, including conditions such as Down syndrome, are not automatic barriers to participating in elections.
by The Associated Press

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Quit social media, save your marriage?

Quit social media, save your marriage?

Researchers found that, in general, people who use social media are 32 percent more likely to think about leaving their spouse. Facebook in particular is "a positive, significant predictor of divorce rate and spousal troubles," it notes.
by Ann Miller

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Can we predict which teens are likely to binge drink? Maybe

It may be possible to predict with about 70 percent accuracy which teens will become binge drinkers, based on their genetics, brain function, personality traits and history, according to a study published Wednesday in Nature.
by Maanvi Singh

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Investigation of Archbishop John Nienstedt surprises priests, parishioners

Investigation of Archbishop John Nienstedt surprises priests, parishioners

Archbishop John Nienstedt, who has led the archdiocese's response to the clergy sexual abuse scandal for nearly a year, confirmed in a statement Tuesday that he ordered a private investigation into unspecified allegations against himself.
by Madeleine Baran

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