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The Philadelphia 76ers have lost their last 15 games. As sportswriter Stefan Fatsis notes, the team's losing streak has raised a question: Are some NBA teams trying to lose to get a better draft pick?

The authors of a new book argue that efforts to raise achievement for students at the bottom have come at the expense of the most gifted and talented.

The 21-year-old player stumbled in the second set, but recovered in the third. "I felt like I didn't want to have any regrets," she said of the match.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is voting on the judicial nomination of Emil Bove, a top Justice Department leader at the center of controversy this year.

The Westminster Kennel Club dog show is under way, and dogs are being pampered, brushed and cajoled to walk before the event's judges. And in a competition for canine actors held out West, Martin Scorsese's attempt to rally support for a Hugo star falls short.

A key House Democrat released a plan to increase taxes on corporations and top earners to help offset some of the cost of a plan for child care, community college and many other programs.

The American Library Association says libraries faced the highest number of book challenges since they started tracking in 2000. Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer topped their list of most challenged books.

Chief of bariatric surgery, Dr. Timothy Shope explains what patients can expect after weight loss surgery. And bioethics assistant professor Rachel Fabi discusses crossword puzzle creation and her side gig writing the WordPlay column for the New York Times.

Colorectal surgeon Kristina Go discusses preparation for colonoscopy. Family nurse practitioner Dana Lonis and pharmacist Peter Rosher talk about diabetes management. Registered dietitian nutritionist Katie Krawczyk shares a recipe for healthy mini quiche.

Geriatrics chief Dr. Sharon Brangman talks about caring for aging parents. Scientist Joel Wilmore explains the importance of his research of the microbiome.