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With 'Discover' Feature, Snapchat Bucks Social Trend In News

1.29.15 at 5:45pm by Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Snapchat says social media likes and shares aren't what makes a story important. The ephemeral messaging app has rolled out Discover, featuring multimedia articles from major news brands.

Scientists, General Public Have Divergent Views On Science, Report Says

1.29.15 at 5:45pm by Scott Neuman

A Pew Research Center study shows that the two groups disagree most strongly on the safety of GM foods, the use of animals in research, climate change and human evolution.

Dartmouth Bans Hard Liquor On Campus

1.29.15 at 5:45pm by Krishnadev Calamur

The Ivy League school is also introducing a mandatory four-year sexual violence prevention and education program for students. The steps are part of efforts to reform social life at the college.

NYC Area Blood Centers Facing Shortage After Winter Storm Juno

1.29.15 at 5:31pm by Kelsey Schappell

The New York City area's blood banks are facing a shortage after this week's snow storm.

"No donations came in on Tuesday," said Andrea Cefarelli, Executive Director of Donor Recruitment at the New York Blood Center. "Based on the cancellations, we're collecting about half of what is normal."

According to Cefarelli, the NYBC was able to plan ahead and work with local hospitals to make sure they had enough supplies.

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