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Remembering Baseball Hall Of Famer Frank Robinson

Robinson, who died Thursday, was the first player to win both the American and National League MVP awards. He later became the first black manager of a major league team. Originally broadcast in 1988.

The human sensory experience is limited. Journey into the world that animals know

In An Immense World, science writer Ed Yong explores the diversity of perception in the animal world — including echolocation, magnetic fields and ultraviolet vision. Originally broadcast June 2022.

Mai Yang, a communicable disease specialist, searches for Angelica, a 27 year-old pregnant woman who tested positive for syphilis, in order to get her treated before she delivers her baby.

Syphilis is resurging in the U.S., a sign of public health's funding crisis

The country nearly eradicated this treatable sexually transmitted disease twice, only to see it come roaring back. The failure shows the weakness of a cash-strapped public health system.

Aaron Hernandez (81), of the New England Patriots, lost his helmet during this play against the New York Jets in 2011. Hernandez killed himself in 2017, and researchers found that he had had one of the most severe cases of CTE ever seen in someone his age.

Repeated Head Hits, Not Just Concussions, May Lead To A Type Of Chronic Brain Damage

Scientists believe they have solid evidence that repeated direct hits to the head can cause the degenerative brain disease seen in some athletes, even if there are no signs of concussion.

Between 2008 and 2018, the average cost of child care from birth to age 5 increased by 31.5% in Illinois and 20.3% across the country. While Illinois prices stagnated at just over $130 per week 2014 between 2018, costs in the rest of the country continued to grow during that time.

High prices, gaps in availability across Illinois highlight patchwork child care system

In some Illinois communities, finding child care isn’t just a routine task for families to work through, but a seemingly impossible dream.

High prices, gaps in availability across Illinois highlight patchwork child care system

As Pritzker makes $250M pitch for child care investment, data show the obstacles to access across Illinois

House Majority Elections

The Presidential race isn't the only tight election this year. The house majority is also on the line. Bob Edwards talks to Congressman Tom Davis of Virginia and chairman of the Republican House campaign and Congressman Martin Frost of Texas, chairman of the Democratic caucus about there house predictions.

Leading members of the House Intelligence Committee's Russia investigation, Republican Rep. Mike Conaway (left) and Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, said Thursday that the committee is not satisfied with the White House response to whether there are tapes or records of the president's Comey meetings.

House Intelligence Committee Threatens White House With Subpoena

The two lawmakers leading the committee's Russia investigation said Thursday that they aren't satisfied with President Trump's response to its request regarding former FBI Director James Comey.

House Fire Damages Lee Street House

An early morning fire in Bloomington caused 125,000 dollars damage to a home on North Lee Street. One adult and five children escaped without injury about…

Oil down, Grenada's national dish, is a melting pot of its cultural history. This hearty stew is made of local veggies, salted meat and aromatic spices. It's a dish prepared cookout-style at social gatherings, where everyone brings something to put into the pot.

This Hearty Stew Is A One-Pot Lesson In Grenada's History

Just about every ingredient in oil down reflects Grenada's cultural melting pot: from the callaloo greens cultivated by early Amerindians inhabitants to the turmeric brought by South Asian immigrants.

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