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A roof bolter secures the roof of a newly mined section of a coal mine. Studies show roof bolters sometimes have high exposure to the silica dust that is especially toxic to lungs.

'Fundamental Shift' Needed To Protect Miners From Deadly Black Lung

Coal mines comply with new dust control regulations at a near perfect rate, but that may not lead to lower rates of the deadly disease black lung, according to a new report.

Take the plunge: Avatar's underwater scenes are immersive and extraordinary

Avatar: The Way of Water may not be one of the best movies of the year, but it is one of the best movie-going experiences of the year. (Think: Jacques Cousteau on shrooms.)

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Democratic presidential candidates debate Thursday night at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

6 Takeaways From The 6th Democratic Debate

Former Vice President Joe Biden was steadier than in past debates; South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg came under attack; and the candidates defended their least diverse debate stage yet.

Jan. 6 House committee members, from left, Democratic Reps. Pete Aguilar, Zoe Lofgren, Adam Schiff and Chairman Bennie Thompson, are on the ballot in November, as are Reps. Jamie Raskin and Elaine Luria.

These 6 members of the Jan. 6 committee are up for reelection in 2022

Six members of the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 riots on the U.S. Capitol are running for reelection in 2022.

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