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San Francisco's incoming mayor has never held public office. That's part of his appeal

San Francisco's new mayor, Daniel Lurie, has never held public office before. What does his win indicate about how voters are feeling about homelessness and other big issues the city is facing?

Fluorescent proteins, seen inside this transparent Danionella fish, allow scientists to track processes in its brain and body. Researchers at a major brain science center hope that studying Danionella fish will reveal new information about the brain-behavior connection.

Is a transparent fish the future of brain science? This center is betting on it

One of the world's leading brain research centers is shifting away from fruit flies and toward a tiny, transparent fish. The goal: to understand how brains control the behavior of an animal or human.

A marathon runner, wrapped in a blanket to stay warm after the race, watched Monday as authorities investigated the bombings that shook the finish line area at the Boston Marathon. At least three people were killed and dozens were wounded.

Boston Marathon Explosions: Tuesday's Developments

The investigation into the explosions that killed three and injured dozens continues. We're tracking developments.

#SportsReport: Celtics Own 2-0 Lead Against Cavs In Eastern Conference Finals

NBAJaylen Brown scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics withstood a 42-point night by LeBron James to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-94 Tuesday night…

#SportsReport: Penguins Shut Out Flyers 7-0 In Playoffs

NHLThe Pittsburgh Penguins have opened its Stanley Cup playoff schedule by blasting the Philadelphia Flyers.Sidney Crosby scored the last three goals and…

#SportsReport: Negotiators for locked-out players and Major League Baseball continue bargaining talks

Negotiators for locked-out players and Major League Baseball appear set to bargain into the early morning hours after Commissioner Rob Manfred’s deadline to reach a deal preserving a 162-game season passed with no announcement.

The 20 Little League teams participating in the Little League World Series line the infield as the Seattle Mariners, line the third baseline, and the New York Mets line the first baseline before the Little League Classic baseball game at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

WAMC Sports Report 8/18/25: Mark Vientos' three-run homer delights kids, leads Mets to 7-3 win over Mariners

Mark Vientos hits a three-run homer, leading the New York Mets to a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the Little League Classic on Sunday night.

Woman In Petraeus Affair Spoke About Having Access To Classified Information

Paula Broadwell wrote a biography of Petraeus. She is also a major in the Army Reserve who focuses on counterterrorism issues and has access to some secret information. Broadwell and Petraeus have reportedly told investigators he did not give her any classified information.

Gold medalist Ryan Lochte swims in Speedo's Fastskin3 system, which incorporates two caps and custom-fitted goggles.

That's No Swimsuit, That's A Racing System

After the 2008 Olympics, organizers re-wrote the rules to outlaw Speedo's lightning-fast full-body swimsuits. The company went back to the drawing board and came up with a new system — and it's helping speed top swimmers like Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte to the medal stand.

John Brennan, who President Obama wants to lead the CIA.

Counterterrorism Adviser Brennan To Be Tapped For CIA

John Brennan is one of the president's top national security aides. A veteran of the CIA, he was the agency's deputy executive director during President George W. Bush's administration. Brennan has said he opposed many of the Bush administration's policies, including the use of waterboarding.

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