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Nik Wallenda Completes Historic Tightrope Walk In Wisconsin

Daredevil Nik Wallenda has taken on the Wisconsin State Fair. Sounds tame, until you consider the nearly 1,600 feet of wire strung 10 stories high. It was Wallenda's longest tightrope walk ever.

In 16th century Italy, the nobility began decorating their tables with "triumphs" made entirely from folded napkins. The art form had pretty much died out by the time artist Joan Sallas began studying centuries-old illustrations and taught himself how to re-create them. Photo from <em>The Beauty of the Fold: A Conversation With Joan Sallas.</em>

Unfolding The History Of Napkin Art

The simple napkin has a surprisingly complex history. The masterful table centerpieces of the Renaissance were rich in status and meaning.

Fifty-one Perseid meteors were captured in this composite image of 30-second exposures taken over six hours in 2004. The annual Perseid meteor shower is one of the most visible to the human eye.

The Perseid Meteor Shower Is About To Peak. Here's How To Watch

NASA says this year's show promises to be more spectacular than usual because "there will be no moonlight to upstage the shower."

'Defunding' Planned Parenthood Is Easier Promised Than Done

Some Republican candidates for president claim they have defunded Planned Parenthood in their states already. But the truth, others say, depends on how you define "defund."

Migrants Penned Inside Sports Stadium On Greek Island Of Kos

NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Julia Kourafa, spokeswoman for Doctors Without Borders on Kos, where migrants are locked in a stadium as they await travel papers. They have little food or water.

Presidential Campaign Update: Sanders Rises In The Polls, Trump Leads GOP

Bad news for Hillary Clinton this week regarding her private email server seems to be good news for Bernie Sanders. And despite scandals, Donald Trump continues to overshadow the other GOP candidates.

Jacksonville Couple Gives Large Donation To Hemming Park, Challenges Others To Step Up

A Jacksonville couple has donated $75,000 to continue the development of Hemming Park.The Friends of Hemming Park nonprofit plans to use the money to keep…

Tiphne Hollis Foundation Still Working For Justice After Five Years

Five years after the shooting death of 16-year-old Tiphne Hollis in Jacksonville, her family is still seeking justice. Her mother, along with the help of…

These familiar faces will soon be appearing on another channel.

Sesame Street's New ABCs: On PBS And Now HBO

For the next five seasons of Sesame Street, episodes will air first on HBO before they're made available to PBS for free nine months later.

The "Sesame Street" gang is heading to HBO as part of a new deal with the premium network starting this fall. The deal allows the show to expand from an 18-episode season to a 35-episode season. (Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

'Sesame Street' Strikes New Deal With HBO

Elmo and friends have a new home.

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