From “Love Island USA” to the latest season of “The Bachelorette” (which is now in its 21st year), reality TV continues to be one of the most popular genres in entertainment. Unknown to many viewers, this genre began in the late 1940’s – but a lot has changed since then. We speak to two experts about what makes this kind of TV so addictive.

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Searching your ancestors is popular these days. It can be exciting if your ancestors were famous or if they had some connection to a historical event. However, it can be painful if your family played a part in one of the darker periods in our history, such as slavery. We talk to a man whose family held slaves and hear how he went back in history and to his family’s hometown to confront his past, to meet the relatives of those slaves, and to find out what life was like then and now for the two Tomlinson families.

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We highlight three of our favorite movies now in theatres.

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Did you know that the vice presidency for most of the 19th and 20th centuries was largely a figurehead position? It wasn’t until the late 1970’s that this prominent title was transformed, and VPs were given much more political responsibility in the executive branch.

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In 1966, Civil Rights pioneer James Meredith set out on The March Against Fear - a walk to prove black citizens no longer needed to fear white people. Soon after its beginning, Meredith was ambushed and shot. The march was continued by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Stokely Carmichael, and countless others. Weeks later, Meredith had recovered and rejoined the walk, giving history an enduring image of persistence and determination.

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In 1980, American publishers released 45,000 titles. For the last two decades, this number has inflated to 2 million copies published each year. This exponential uptick, along with other factors, has created a challenging industry for many aspiring writers and authors. We ask - is it even possible to make it as a creative these days? 

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Looking for a new read? We cover some of our favorite new titles that not too many people seem to be talking about. 

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Is the new norm triple digit weather in the summer months? We cover the dangers of this extreme heat and how to stay safe this summer.

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Should Americans with felony convictions be able to cast a ballot in state and federal elections? There are fair arguments on both sides. With the presidential election just around the corner, we speak with two experts about this heated debate. 

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American adults 50 and older are the fastest growing group falling into homelessness. Last week, in part 1 of this story, we covered the factors fueling this rise. This week – we talk about why this population is especially vulnerable out on the streets and why it’s so hard to find a way back once you’re in this position.

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