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Hugh Hefner: A Cultural Icon Who Helped Change the World

Hugh Hefner lived long enough to see Playboy, the magazine he created, temporarily stop featuring nudity. But his impact on popular culture went well beyond "dirty" pictures and publications that had to be shipped in brown-paper wrappers.

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Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner Dead at 91

Hugh Hefner -- the silk-robed Casanova whose Playboy men's magazine popularized the term "centerfold," glamorized an urbane bachelor lifestyle and helped spur the sexual revolution of the 1960s -- has died, his company said late Wednesday. He was 91.

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Astros Foundation to Support Puerto Rico Relief Efforts with Transportation of Over 240,000 Pounds of Supplies

Six truck-loads of air cargo scheduled to arrive in Puerto Rico starting tomorrow

The Astros Foundation, in partnership with Crane Worldwide, FedEx and the Houston Mayor’s Office, is facilitating the transport of over 240,000 pounds of supplies, equivalent to approximately six truck-loads of air cargo, to aid in Puerto Rico relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

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Using Technology to Help Older Adults Keep Their Independence

A charming three-story home trimmed in white sits at the corner of 10th and Center streets on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus in Atlanta. From the outside, the 5,000-square-foot abode appears just like any other home, but inside, Georgia Tech researchers are testing and developing cutting-edge devices to determine which can make the home safer -- and smarter -- for older adults.

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Doctors Thought She Was Psychotic, But Her Body Was Attacking Her Brain

Emily Gavigan was convinced that a nearby truck was following her. Someone was after her. She was a sophomore at the University of Scranton in January 2009 when the "bizarre" behavior began, said her father, Bill.

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'World's heaviest woman' Dies

Eman Abdul Atti, once believed to be the "world's heaviest woman," died on Monday due to complications from heart disease and kidney dysfunction, according to a statement from Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

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After 15 Years in Vegetative State, Man Responds to Nerve Stimulation

A car accident at 20 years old left a French man in a vegetative state for 15 years. But after neurosurgeons implanted a vagus nerve stimulator in his chest, the man, now 35, is showing signs of consciousness, according to a study published Monday in the journal Current Biology.

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Restaurant Report Card: What's In Your Fast Food Meat?

Our favorite fast foods could come back to bite us, according to a report released Wednesday -- and it's not just the extra calories. The new report grades the 25 largest US fast food chains on where they stand on antibiotics.

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Rise in HIV Diagnoses Among People Over 50 in Europe

One in every six cases of HIV in Europe is diagnosed in people over the age of 50, a new study has found. Between 2004 and 2015, the number of new HIV diagnoses increased by 2.1% each year among this age group, with people over 50 accounting for 17.3% of new HIV cases diagnosed in Europe in 2015.

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'They still make that?': Six jobs You (wrongly) Thought Were Extinct

Your deadline looms. The cursor blinks. "Wonder what's happening on Twitter?" A precious half hour later, you're back to the assignment and really laser-focused now, until ... PING! You chase a pop-up alert right into Instagram quicksand.

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Networks Enlist Military Shows with 'SEAL Team,' 'The Brave'

Television trends have become diluted by abundance, but if this fall is any guide, there's still a perceived appetite for elite military teams kicking terrorist butt.

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Prince Jackson Touts 'ride or die' Relationship With Sister Paris

Prince Michael Jackson and his sister Paris hung out this weekend and posted on social media about their time together.

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Sarah Silverman 'in awe' of Billie Jean King, Colin Kaepernick

In "Battle of the Sexes," Sarah Silverman plays a woman who stands with tennis champ Billie Jean King in the fight for women's rights, and in real life, the actress and comedian applauds other sports figures she thinks are taking similarly worthy stands.

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Who is Cardi B?

To borrow a word that Cardi B is now somewhat famous for, she's looking to be a part of the music industry "forever." The rapper is off to a pretty good start.

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U.S. Slaps Stiff Tariff On Bombardier's New Jet

The U.S. Commerce Department has backed Boeing in its challenge to Bombardier, recommending an enormous tariff on sales of the Canadian firm's C Series jetliner.

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Women Driving Could Rev Up Saudi Economy

Saudi women are celebrating. They are finally being allowed to drive. For years they have called for change, and some have been arrested for defying the driving ban. But a royal decree announced late Tuesday has changed all that.

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Fumble! Nike's U.S. Sales Drop Again

Nike is a big hit in China. But the sneaker giant's sales in the U.S. continue to tumble.

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Sofia Vergara Is the Best-paid Actress On TV. She's Also a Business Maven

Sofia Vergara is best known for her role on the hit TV series "Modern Family." But she has another job on the side: businesswoman.

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Trump Vows GOP Will Continue Efforts to Repeal Obamacare

President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday morning that Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are not finished, even after the demise of the Graham-Cassidy health care bill.

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'This Is Us' Cast Has Known About That Huge Premiere Reveal for a Long Time

Warning: This post contains spoilers about the season premiere of 'This Is Us.'