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1. How contagious is Ebola? And how worried should you be about the current outbreak?

   This outbreak is being called "the perfect storm." How did it start, what are the characteristics of the strain that's causing it and how much of a threat is it to global health?

2. Barney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86

   The former congressman was politically engaged until the end. As GBH reports, Even in hospice, Frank was actively working to spread the message of his forthcoming book, "The Hard Path to Unity: Why We Must Reform the Left to Rescue Democracy."

3. How one Oregon city has raised a billion dollars for climate change

   The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations in the city. Other cities are starting to shape similar funds.

4. Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries. And, victims of mosque shooting revealed

   Trump-backed Ed Gallrein ousted Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky's Republican House primary. And, police have identified the victims in California's mosque shooting.

5. Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is under investigation

   A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes tied to a government airline bailout.

6. Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under Trump administration

   New gun rules and lawsuits against states signal how this Trump administration is using its powers to align itself with the wishes of the gun rights movement.

7. Bees have coexisted with us for over a millennium. Their name remains a mystery

   Its name is short — like its size —but the bee is one of Earth's most important and busy creatures.

8. 4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states

   While Trump continues to rack up victories on his vengeance tour, general election opponents are waiting in swing districts and swing states. Can front-line GOP candidates navigate these choppy waters?

9. Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for help

   A fast-growingnumber of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research shows it could improve the quality of teachers' work.

10. Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings without fossil fuels. It involves … sewage?

    Like many cities, Denver's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is its buildings. Heating and cooling skyscrapers requires a lot of fossil fuels. Now, the city is trying a surprising solution.