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E.C. Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, discusses with Ailsa Change how humans have understood eclipses over time — from early myths to modern science.

Police in Arlington County, Va., report a resident called to say while they were away on vacation, their apartment had been broken into. Nothing was reported missing but it had been cleaned.

Don't know what tattoo to get? Drop a coin into a vending machine at Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas and out comes a plastic bulb. Whatever design is inside, that's your new ink. It only costs $100.

The president has already called the opioid crisis an emergency. If he makes it official through a formal declaration, more money and personnel could be available to deal with the epidemic.

Can one song that speaks out against child marriage make a difference? Says Kidjo: "Silence is what has allowed child marriage to continue."

The state's goal: a 25 percent reduction by 2020. The Baker administration has laid out a new regulatory road map aimed at meeting -- and surpassing -- the goal.

Two new TV series feature main characters who have autism. While some are applauding the fresh take on the disorder, others worry that the shows send the wrong messages.

Tainted eggs have been found in at least 16 countries in Europe. Millions of eggs have been pulled from European shelves over fears they are contaminated with fipronil, which is used to kill insects.

Robert Pattinson plays an amateur crook who maneuvers from one hair-raising situation to another. It's a relentless chase thriller, a funny problem-solving exercise and an exhilarating mood piece.

Our panel of journalists looks at the big stories in the news. What made The Short List this week?Massachusetts' cannabis advisory panel is made up of…