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Scientist takes families across the universe
Renowned physicist Brian Greene has grappled with string theory and hidden dimensions, but he entered a new frontier with his latest book, explaining some of those mind-numbing ideas to children and their parents.

Despite experiences, teens in foster care mostly optimistic
A new survey of state foster youths released Thursday shows that a vast majority reported that they are optimistic about their futures and said they are treated well. But a quarter said they had run away from their foster homes last year.

Teens' drug issues blamed on parental oblivion
More teenagers today say it's easier to illegally obtain prescription drugs and marijuana than beer, and they view drug abuse as a bigger problem than their parents, a national report found.

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