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Jon Scieszka brings mind-blowing ‘Frank Einstein’ tale to Washington

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  • Jon Scieszka brings mind-blowing ‘Frank Einstein’ tale to Washington

    Jon Scieszka brings mind-blowing ‘Frank Einstein’ tale to Washington

    Expect science, scary stories — and silliness — as author appears at the National Book Festival.

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  • National Zoo’s panda cub is a boy

    National Zoo’s panda cub is a boy

    Zoo scientists determine that surviving cub and one that died were male and sons of Tian Tian.

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  • 10 years after Katrina, better forecasts could save more lives

    10 years after Katrina, better forecasts could save more lives

    Scientists have developed new tools and technology to better predict what a big storm will do.

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With or without a Grand Slam, Serena Williams is the greatest

With or without a Grand Slam, Serena Williams is the greatest

She has 21 major titles over 16 years and is still playing the game.

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