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Some stories don't date
Is there any such thing as 'today's news'?
Making assumptions
We think we know what's true - but surveys often prove otherwise.
The computer age, 1985
Entering the age of the computer, from MRI scans to word processors.
California's sea otters
Return of California's hunted sea otters.
Old hatreds
How long does it take before old foes can become friends?
Tennessee jails crisis
Overcrowded jails in Tennessee lead judge to refuse prison sentences.
US labour unions
The Welsh miner who changed the face of US labour unions.
Limousine envy, 1985
UN's birthday party creates a limousine jam in New York.
Cholesterol discovery wins Nobel prize
American discoveries about cholesterol could lead to new drug treatments.
Achille Lauro hijack
Israel strikes back after cruise ship hijacking and murder.
