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An illustration shows medical student Elizabeth Blackwell at Geneva Medical College (later Hobart College) in upstate New York, as she eyes a note dropped onto her arm by a male student, during a lecture in the college's operating room.

'Doctors Blackwell' Tells The Story Of 2 Pioneering Sisters Who Changed Medicine

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman in America to earn her medical degree. Her sister Emily followed in her footsteps. Janice Nimura tells the story of the "complicated, prickly" trailblazers.

We asked, you answered: Your 50 favorite sci-fi and fantasy books of the past decade

Earlier in the summer, we asked you to vote for your favorite science fiction and fantasy reads of the past decade — so here are 50 fabulous reads, curated by our expert judges and you, the readers.

Family members cremate the body of a person who died after contracting COVID-19 in New Delhi, India, on Monday.

'This Government Has Failed Us': Anger Rises In India Over PM Modi's COVID Response

India's health system is collapsing as daily coronavirus cases surge. Will the COVID-19 crisis check the power of the country's most popular leader in decades?

Former President George W. Bush wheels his father, former President George H.W. Bush, into St. Martin's Episcopal Church on Saturday for former first lady Barbara Bush's funeral, in Houston.

Former President George H.W. Bush Hospitalized For Blood Infection

The 93-year-old former president was admitted to a Houston hospital for treatment just one day after the funeral of his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush.

Despite Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition Senate Majority leader Schumer says he still intends to bring up the $2 trillion social and climate policy bill for a vote

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no'

Senate Majority Leader Schumer said the Senate will take up the measure "very early" in the new year.

President Trump is part of a subset of presidents who were elected to one term but were then denied a second one by the voters.

Club Of 1-Term Presidents Awaits Its Reluctant New Member: Trump

Trump joins a subset of former presidents who were denied a second term by the voters. For any public figure, that sort of hired-and-fired rejection might be purgatory. For Trump, it might be worse.

'The Matriarch' Presents Barbara Bush As Indispensable To 2 Bush Presidencies

Beyond the juicy bits, journalist Susan Page paints a larger portrait of one of the more underappreciated, least understood figures of the last century — one with both insecurities and influence.

Lula Wiles Flips Notions About American Folk On Its Head

Together, the women of Lula Wiles are giving folk music a new reputation with band's sophomore album, What Will We Do.

'The Prom' Musical Moves From Broadway To Cinema Screens

The Prom is the latest hit Broadway musical to get a screen adaptation. Starring Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman and Andrew Rannells, it will be released in cinemas on Friday.

The latest scams, cons, abuses that threaten all of us

The latest scams, cons, and abuses that threaten all of us.Guests: Jay White, San Mateo County Legal Aid attorney, and Joe Rideout, Manager of Consumer…

Biden and Democrats admit they won't be passing Build Back Better before Christmas

After a flurry of last-ditch meetings and negotiations, President Biden and Senate Democrats are admitting they don't have the votes to pass Biden's social and climate spending package by Christmas.

Almanac - Tuesday 4/28/20

It's Blueberry Pie Day...Today is Tuesday, the 28th of April of 2020.It is the 118th day of the year.247 days remain until the end of the year.53 days…

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