An investigative journalist found that Teflon was first invented for use in the development of atomic bombs.

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Judy Karofsky's experience shepherding her mother through the U.S. eldercare and hospice systems inspired her to write a book about the systems' many shortcomings.

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Many tribes lost their federal recognition in the 1950s and '60s during the so-called “termination era.”

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Wisconsin native Lori Schneider is the first person with MS to complete the Seven Summits, a capstone achievement for any serious mountaineer. Schneider says the reason she got into mountaineering in the first place is her dad.

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Rep. Gwen Moore says Trumps" big, beautiful bill" is a way to get longterm tax cuts for the rich.

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An expert on the history of the abortion debate joined WPR's "Wisconsin Today" to discuss her new book on the anti-abortion movement's push for fetal personhood.

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