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Yawkey was released back into the Atlantic on Thursday. The leatherback turtle was found stranded last Saturday.

After Rescue, Massive Sea Turtle Released Into Atlantic

A rare 475-pound leatherback sea turtle "immediately responded to treatments" of fluids, vitamins and antibiotics after it was rescued in South Carolina on Saturday.

Shirley Temple started performing in films when she was just 3 years old.

Shirley Temple's Films Still Charm After All These Years

Shirley Temple starred in reliably formulaic movies — a little girl loses a parent, but unlocks the iron hearts of those around her with smiles and song.

Incumbent Congressman Rick Larson (D, left) faces a strong challenge from Republican John Koster (right).

KPLU's Election 2010: 2nd Congressional District Race

Ten years ago, Democrat Rick Larsen and Republican John Koster battled for an open seat in Washington's Second Congressional District. Larsen won that…

A new survey of more than 1,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults finds that more than 90 percent feel more accepted in society than they did 10 years ago. Here, a woman displays her pro-gay T-shirt at the L.A. Pride Parade in West Hollywood last Sunday.

In Gay America, Optimism Abounds As Stigma Persists, Pew Says

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults say they feel more accepted in society than they did 10 years ago, and they're overwhelmingly optimistic that the trend will continue. But a sweeping new Pew Center survey of the LGBT community also finds a persistent social stigma.

Wash. state earns 'A' grade for pain prescribing, for now

Washington state has earned a top grade from the American Cancer Society when it comes to helping people suffering from long-term pain. However, the…

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman last month. Now, he's recovering from being hit in the face by a batted ball last night.

Reds Pitcher Expected To Recover After Line Drive To Face

Aroldis Chapman suffered fractures above his eye and nose, but only a mild concussion and no brain injury. The All-Star will have a plate inserted into his head and should return this season.

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