Forensics help increase identifications of fallen soldiers
DNA is key to making identifications, but lab workers use other methods too, including chest X-rays
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NYC recognizes "X" gender option on birth certificates
It's now law in New York City that residents who don't identify as male or female can change their birth certificates to "X"
Brené Brown says vulnerability is the "only path to courage"
Brown burst into public consciousness with her 2010 TED Talk about the power of vulnerability, which remains the site's fourth most popular talk
With hope and determination, wounded veteran summits Mt. Kilimanjaro
For anyone it's a soaring achievement, but for Adam Keys, reaching the top was only part of the climb
Trump administration opposes Chicago police reform plan
The consent decree envisions far-reaching reforms of Chicago's police force under close federal court supervision
Trump says Pennsylvania rally "probably" still on, as hurricane menaces Florida
The president met with Homeland Security and FEMA leaders about preparations for Hurricane Michael
CVS, Aetna merger to reshape health care in U.S.
Combining insurance giant with nearly 10,000 drugstores could turn CVS into a one-stop shop for health-clinic services
Coroner reveals Georgia high school linebacker's cause of death
Dylan Thomas was taken to sideline during a Friday night game and told trainers he lost feeling in his left leg
Missouri to appeal judge's ruling blocking parts of voter ID law
Missouri isn't the only state grappling with voter ID laws ahead of next months' midterms
From vaccinating pets to banking, high school offers innovative curriculum
Worcester Technical High School is part of the reason why the state is ranked first in the nation in K-12 education
These are the hackers targeting the midterm election
Russia, China, Iran, and hacktivist groups are meddling with elections in the U.S. and around the world
Shelters open as Hurricane Michael barrels toward Gulf Coast
Michael made landfall in Florida Wednesday packing top sustained winds of 155 mph
Lawyers for NYC terror suspect invoke Trump in defense
Authorities say Sayfullo Saipov told them he was inspired by Islamic State videos
FEMA boss: Those who ride out storm surge "don't usually live to tell about it"
Michael makes landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida, as a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane
Medieval re-enactor dies after impaling himself with a lance
Bother says Peter Barclay's lance hit the ground and flipped, stabbing Barclay's chest
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
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Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
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Rubio says U.S. has "no need" to restart combat operations in Iran
Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
State seeks to block Pike's lawyers from inspecting execution drug
911 call reporting frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"
