Australia Investing $377 Million To Protect Great Barrier Reef
Storms, warmer waters and coral-eating starfish have harmed the iconic coral reef system off Australia's coast. Now the Australian government has announced a plan to boost funding for the reef.
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NPR News: Australia Investing $377 Million To Protect Great Barrier Reef
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Australia Investing $377 Million To Protect Great Barrier Reef
Storms, warmer waters and coral-eating starfish have harmed the iconic coral reef system off Australia's coast. Now the Australian government has announced a plan to boost funding for the reef.
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April 30, 2018 at 11:13PM
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A Book of Emails Women Love to Hate
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“Hey Ladies” charts a year of correspondence between eight women as they plan for a wedding, and everything a wedding requires.
E-Mail, Women and Girls, Books and Literature
April 30, 2018 at 07:00...
Celebrate! 9 European Festivals Worth Traveling For
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Travel
April 30, 2018 at 07:00...
See the Sights in the Southwest and California Like a Rock Star
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Travel
Travel and Vacations, Buses
April 30, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: Probiotics For Babies and Kids? New Research Explores Good Bacteria
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Probiotics For Babies and Kids? New Research Explores Good Bacteria
Sales of probiotics are soaring. While some studies on this beneficial bacteria show it can treat specific health issues in children, scientists are exploring how it may help gut health more broadly.
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Children's Health
April 30, 2018 at 04:00...
NPR News: Report To Army Cites Concussion Risk Of Weapon's Blast To The Shooter
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Report To Army Cites Concussion Risk Of Weapon's Blast To The Shooter
Service members who fire certain weapons can get concussion-like symptoms from the blasts, an Army-commissioned report finds. It urges taking measures to cut the risk of lasting brain damage.
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NPR News: Probiotics For Babies and Kids? New Research Explores Good Bacteria
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Probiotics For Babies and Kids? New Research Explores Good Bacteria
Sales of probiotics are soaring. While some studies on this beneficial bacteria show it can treat specific health issues in children, scientists are exploring how it may help gut health more broadly.
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sudorific: Word of the day for April 30, 2018
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sudorific , adj :
In a state of perspiration; covered in sweat; sudoriferous, sweaty. (chiefly pharmacology) That produces sweating. The song “Sweat (A La La La La Long)” was released in Europe by the Jamaican reggae fusion group Inner Circle on this day 25 years ago in 1993.
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Wikipedia article of the day for April 30, 2018
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The Wikipedia article of the day for April 30, 2018 is Louisiana Purchase Exposition dollar.
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition dollar was a commemorative gold coin series dated 1903. The coins were designed by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the United States Bureau of the Mint. The pieces were issued to promote the Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in 1904 in St. Louis. They were struck in...
NPR News: 'A Silent Extinction': Finding Peace And Saving Giraffes On A Lake In Kenya
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'A Silent Extinction': Finding Peace And Saving Giraffes On A Lake In Kenya
Nearly 40 percent of giraffes were wiped out in one generation. Now, Kenyan conservation efforts are helping to bring them back.
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April 30, 2018 at 02:39AM
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NPR News: 'A Silent Extinction': Finding Peace And Saving Giraffes On A Lake In Kenya
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'A Silent Extinction': Finding Peace And Saving Giraffes On A Lake In Kenya
Nearly 40 percent of giraffes were wiped out in one generation. Now, Kenyan conservation efforts are helping to bring them back.
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Chủ Nhật, 29 tháng 4, 2018
NPR News: The Call-In: Teaching And School Funding
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The Call-In: Teaching And School Funding
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Rick and Martha Moore Shaheen. Both parents taught school for decades, but they told their son he can't because of low pay and lack of respect for the profession.
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At April 29, 2018 at 07:10PM
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NPR News: 'Failing Patients': Baltimore Video Highlights Crisis Of Emergency Psychiatric Care
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'Failing Patients': Baltimore Video Highlights Crisis Of Emergency Psychiatric Care
A viral video is drawing attention to a problem in hospital emergency rooms across the country. More and more patients with urgent psychiatric conditions aren't receiving the care they need.
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April 29, 2018 at 07:10PM
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NPR News: 'Failing Patients': Baltimore Video Highlights Crisis Of Emergency Psychiatric Care
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'Failing Patients': Baltimore Video Highlights Crisis Of Emergency Psychiatric Care
A viral video is drawing attention to a problem in hospital emergency rooms across the country. More and more patients with urgent psychiatric conditions aren't receiving the care they need.
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April 29, 2018 at 07:10PM
Health Ca...
NPR News: What 'A Nation At Risk' Got Wrong, And Right, About U.S. Schools
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What 'A Nation At Risk' Got Wrong, And Right, About U.S. Schools
Thirty-five years after the landmark report warned of a "rising tide of mediocrity" in U.S. education, the statistics have been questioned, but the concerns still feel urgent.
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At April 29, 2018 at 05:00PM
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fraudulence: Word of the day for April 29, 2018
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fraudulence , n :
The condition of being fraudulent; deceitfulness. American former financier and investment advisor Bernard “Bernie” Madoff, was born on this day 80 years ago in 1938. Madoff was convicted of operating a Ponzi scheme considered to be the largest financial fraud in United States history.
April 29, 20...
Wikipedia article of the day for April 29, 2018
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The Wikipedia article of the day for April 29, 2018 is Subfossil lemur.
Subfossil lemurs are primates from Madagascar, especially the extinct giant lemurs, represented by subfossils (partially fossilized remains) dating from nearly 26,000 to around 560 years ago. Almost all of these species, including the sloth lemurs, koala lemurs and monkey lemurs, were living around 2,000 years ago, when humans...
Love, Not War, Resonates for Two Activists
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NPR News: Chicago's New Trauma Center
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Chicago's New Trauma Center
A new trauma center is opening in Chicago — the first time in 27 years the city's South Side will have a Level 1 adult trauma center. But there's resentment it's taken so long.
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April 28, 2018 at 06:54PM
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NPR News: Chicago's New Trauma Center
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Chicago's New Trauma Center
A new trauma center is opening in Chicago — the first time in 27 years the city's South Side will have a Level 1 adult trauma center. But there's resentment it's taken so long.
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April 28, 2018 at 06:54PM
Health Ca...
NPR News: New Data About Schools; Teacher Walkouts Spread
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New Data About Schools; Teacher Walkouts Spread
Plus an unpaid faculty position and disparities in access to advanced courses, in our weekly roundup of education news.
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At April 29, 2018 at 12:08AM
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Thứ Bảy, 28 tháng 4, 2018
Work Colleagues, Friends, Then Something More
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He Saw a Future Right Away. She Did, Too (Post Lasik Surgery).
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NPR News: Homes Or Gardens? Developers And Urban Farmers Grapple Over Vacant Land
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Homes Or Gardens? Developers And Urban Farmers Grapple Over Vacant Land
In communities where both housing and fresh food are needed, the fight over valuable vacant land is prompting policy reform — and tense collaboration — between developers and gardeners.
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April 28, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Organ Donation System Set For Changes
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Organ Donation System Set For Changes
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to transplant surgeon Dr. Dorry Segev about why the current system of organ allocation can be a death sentence for some patients.
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April 28, 2018 at 06:54PM
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NPR News: Organ Donation System Set For Changes
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Organ Donation System Set For Changes
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to transplant surgeon Dr. Dorry Segev about why the current system of organ allocation can be a death sentence for some patients.
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April 28, 2018 at 06:54PM
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NPR News: Below A Michigan Overpass, Truckers Make A Safety Net
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Below A Michigan Overpass, Truckers Make A Safety Net
On Tuesday, 13 semitrucks stopped under a freeway overpass in Michigan to try to break the fall of a man who said he was going to jump. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on that moment.
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April 28, 2018 at 06:49...
‘Behold Death, Darkness, Chaos and the Void’
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D.I.Y. metal music has spawned a tightknit community of headbangers in Queens.
Music, Hispanic-Americans
April 28, 2018 at 07:00...
David Duchovny’s Truth Is Out There, Between Covers
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A third novel by the actor known for “The X-Files,” “Californication”— and dad rock.
April 28, 2018 at 07:00...
Confirm or Deny: David Duchovny
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The “X-Files” star may or may not have schooled a royal on booty calls.
April 28, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's playlist includes the soulful stylings of Leon Bridges and River Whyless' sobering meditation on the American Dream.
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World Cafe At April 28, 2018 at 04:00...
Six Tips to Save Big on a Trip to Tokyo
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Travel
Budget Travel, Travel and Vacations
April 28, 2018 at 07:00...
In Stockholm, a Hotel That’s Solid and Social
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Travel
Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings
April 28, 2018 at 07:00...
A Buffalo, N.Y., Restaurant With Bona Fides From Acapulco, Quebec and Beyond
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Travel
Restaurants
April 28, 2018 at 07:00...
Open Thread: Let’s Talk About ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
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Also, the Meghan Markle effect and how LeBron James and the Cavaliers suited up in Thom Browne.
Fashion and Apparel
April 27, 2018 at 07:00...
She Died After Collapsing on a Plane the Pilot Refused to Divert. Now Her Family Is Suing.
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Travel
Airlines and Airplanes, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Deaths (Fatalities)
April 27, 2018 at 07:00...
Saving Venice and More
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Fund-raisers were held for City Harvest, Pioneer Works, Save Venice and the L.G.B.T. Community Center.
April 27, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: This Is Your Brain On Ads: How Media Companies Hijack Your Attention
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This Is Your Brain On Ads: How Media Companies Hijack Your Attention
How many ads have you encountered today? On this week's radio show, we discuss the insidiousness of advertising in American media.
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NPR News: 'Allegedly' No More: Cosby Conviction Marks A New Chapter For #MeToo
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'Allegedly' No More: Cosby Conviction Marks A New Chapter For #MeToo
As pop culture critics and onetime fans try to sort out Bill Cosby's legacy, it's possible this all boils down to a simple message: What was once overlooked, will be overlooked no longer.
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Opinion
April 27, 2018 at 11:47...
NPR News: Superchunk On World Cafe
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Superchunk On World Cafe
A studio performance of songs from the indie outfit's most focused and aggressive album in years, What a Time to Be Alive.
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Thứ Sáu, 27 tháng 4, 2018
2004: How Untucked Shirts Became a Male Uniform
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By ALEX WILLIAMS from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2I1Sn7P
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No longer just for slobs and summering preppies, dress shirts with untucked shirttails hit the front row and red carpet in the mid-aughts and never went away.
Fashion and Apparel
April 27, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: EU To 'Completely Ban' Outdoor Use Of Pesticides Blamed For Devastating Bees
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EU To 'Completely Ban' Outdoor Use Of Pesticides Blamed For Devastating Bees
Citing concerns for food production, the environment and biodiversity, the European Union moves to protect bees from a popular insecticide.
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April 27, 2018 at 10:38PM
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NPR News: EU To 'Completely Ban' Outdoor Use Of Pesticides Blamed For Devastating Bees
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EU To 'Completely Ban' Outdoor Use Of Pesticides Blamed For Devastating Bees
Citing concerns for food production, the environment and biodiversity, the European Union moves to protect bees from a popular insecticide.
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NPR News: NASA Mars Mission Faces Setback After Heat Shield Cracks Under Pressure
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NASA Mars Mission Faces Setback After Heat Shield Cracks Under Pressure
The heat shield, made of material that's as light as balsa wood but can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, broke during testing earlier this month.
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How the Author of ‘Madeline’ Created His Most Famous Character
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Ludwig Bemelmans said that the French schoolgirl was inspired by his mother, wife and daughter. “But,” his grandson wrote after his death, “certainly it was also part Bemelmans himself — the smallest in class, the one always in...
Watching Cosby Fall
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At the Bill Cosby trial this week, both the prosecution and the defense made this a case about “trust.”
Blacks, #MeToo Movement, Race and Ethnicity
April 27, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: Emergency Evacuation Finally Lifted After Huge Oil Refinery Fire In Superior, Wis.
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Emergency Evacuation Finally Lifted After Huge Oil Refinery Fire In Superior, Wis.
The evacuation zone had extended for miles. The Canadian-owned refinery processes crude from the Canadian tar sands in Alberta and from North Dakota's Bakken shale oil fields.
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April 27, 2018 at 08:22PM
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NPR News: The U.S. Has No Clear Strategy For Africa. Here's Why It Really Needs One
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The U.S. Has No Clear Strategy For Africa. Here's Why It Really Needs One
The U.S. relies on a threat-focused approach, when the international community should also support economic and governance development in the region, argues the ex-special forces commander for Africa.
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Opinion
April 27, 2018 at 07:40...
A Picture-Perfect Wedding in the Big Easy
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Despite Violence, Tourism Is Strong in Mexican Resort Areas
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Travel
Travel and Vacations
April 27, 2018 at 07:00...
A Year of Cultural Celebrations in Europe
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Travel
Travel and Vacations, Culture (Arts)
April 27, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: Renaissance Fair Health Care
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Renaissance Fair Health Care
Many people who work at Renaissance fairs don't have health insurance. So workers developed a system to help out.
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April 27, 2018 at 04:01PM
Health Ca...
NPR News: Family Caregivers Finally Get A Break — And Some Coaching
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Family Caregivers Finally Get A Break — And Some Coaching
Across the U.S., community groups, hospitals and government agencies are stepping up to support the estimated 42 million stressed and strained family caregivers, who are often untrained and unpaid.
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April 27, 2018 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Family Caregivers Finally Get A Break — And Some Coaching
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Family Caregivers Finally Get A Break — And Some Coaching
Across the U.S., community groups, hospitals and government agencies are stepping up to support the estimated 42 million stressed and strained family caregivers, who are often untrained and unpaid.
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NPR News: Renaissance Fair Health Care
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Renaissance Fair Health Care
Many people who work at Renaissance fairs don't have health insurance. So workers developed a system to help out.
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April 27, 2018 at 04:01PM
Health Ca...
NPR News: Family Caregivers Finally Get A Break — And Some Coaching
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Family Caregivers Finally Get A Break — And Some Coaching
Across the U.S., community groups, hospitals and government agencies are stepping up to support the estimated 42 million stressed and strained family caregivers, who are often untrained and unpaid.
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April 27, 2018 at 04:00PM
Health Ca...
NPR News: Teachers Walk Out In Colorado
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Teachers Walk Out In Colorado
Colorado's largest school districts will be closed Friday to accommodate further teacher walkouts. Teachers are asking for better pay, more school funding and a protected retirement plan.
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At April 27, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: Teachers In Arizona And Colorado Walk Out To Protest Working Conditions
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Teachers In Arizona And Colorado Walk Out To Protest Working Conditions
Teachers in Colorado and Arizona walked out Thursday to march to the state capitol buildings. It's a continuation of protests around the country over working conditions and pay for teachers and support staff.
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At April 27, 2018 at 03:26AM
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NPR News: Scores Of Schools In Arizona Close As Teachers Embark On Massive Walkout
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Scores Of Schools In Arizona Close As Teachers Embark On Massive Walkout
Thousands of demonstrators descended on Phoenix, where they are marching on the Capitol to demand pay bumps and boosted budgets. Across state lines, teachers in Colorado are also protesting.
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At April 27, 2018 at 01:25AM
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Oof! Uhh! Mom? Meet the Peewee Powerlifters
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Little tykes are hoisting barbells, sometimes heavier than their own body weight.
Weight Lifting, Children and Childhood
April 26, 2018 at 07:00...
Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 4, 2018
I’m Still Salty About My Sister’s Elopement
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A reader wants to withhold an invitation to a family party from the sibling who did the same on her wedding day.
Customs, Etiquette and Manners
April 26, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: Benzodiazepines: America's 'Other Prescription Drug Problem'
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Benzodiazepines: America's 'Other Prescription Drug Problem'
Drugs like Valium, Xanax and Ativan are more popular than ever. Frequently used to treat anxiety, the medicines can be risky, especially when mixed with alcohol or opioids.
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April 26, 2018 at 10:38PM
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NPR News: Benzodiazepines: America's 'Other Prescription Drug Problem'
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Benzodiazepines: America's 'Other Prescription Drug Problem'
Drugs like Valium, Xanax and Ativan are more popular than ever. Frequently used to treat anxiety, the medicines can be risky, especially when mixed with alcohol or opioids.
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April 26, 2018 at 10:38PM
Health Ca...
What to Pack for a Trip to Copenhagen
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Travel
Travel and Vacations
April 26, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: World Cafe Nashville: Lera Lynn Collabs With John Paul White On 'Lose Myself'
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World Cafe Nashville: Lera Lynn Collabs With John Paul White On 'Lose Myself'
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter is returning with a new album, Plays Well With Others, that more than speaks to the power of collaboration.
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NPR News: Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Nominee
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Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Nominee
Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk.
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April 26, 2018 at 07:03PM
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NPR News: Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Nominee
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Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Nominee
Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk.
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April 26, 2018 at 07:03PM
Health Ca...
NPR News: Study: Colleges That Ditch The SAT And ACT Can Enhance Diversity
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Study: Colleges That Ditch The SAT And ACT Can Enhance Diversity
A new study confirms what some researchers have been saying for decades — standardized tests have little or no value in predicting students' success in college. So why do institutions use them?
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At April 26, 2018 at 05:12PM
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NPR News: EPA Chief Pruitt Faces Tough Questions On Capitol Hill
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EPA Chief Pruitt Faces Tough Questions On Capitol Hill
EPA chief Scott Pruitt could face tough questions on Capitol Hill Thursday. It's his first appearance before lawmakers since a string of ethics allegations prompted numerous investigations.
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April 26, 2018 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: NPR/Ipsos Poll: Most Americans Support Teachers' Right To Strike
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NPR/Ipsos Poll: Most Americans Support Teachers' Right To Strike
Just one in four Americans, including just 36 percent of Republicans, believe teachers in this country are paid fairly. Three-quarters agree teachers have the right to strike.
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At April 26, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: Casting Aside Shame And Stigma, Adults Tackle Struggles With Literacy
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Casting Aside Shame And Stigma, Adults Tackle Struggles With Literacy
Over the past 25 years, U.S. adult literacy rates have not improved. Learning how to read, one adult learner says, is like "opening up a Christmas present every day."
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At April 26, 2018 at 04:00PM
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36 Hours in Copenhagen
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Travel
April 26, 2018 at 07:00...
5 Ways to Stay Safe on Bus Trips Abroad
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Travel
Buses, Traffic Accidents and Safety, Travel and Vacations
April 26, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: EPA Chief Pruitt Faces Tough Questions On Capitol Hill
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EPA Chief Pruitt Faces Tough Questions On Capitol Hill
EPA chief Scott Pruitt could face tough questions on Capitol Hill Thursday. It's his first appearance before lawmakers since a string of ethics allegations prompted numerous investigations.
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Ashley Longshore Is Fashion’s Latest Art Darling
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Her glittery, bawdy feminist work gets likes on Instagram and love at Bergdorf.
Art, Fashion and Apparel
April 26, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: DNA Analysis Of Ancient Excrement Reveals The Diets Of Centuries Past
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DNA Analysis Of Ancient Excrement Reveals The Diets Of Centuries Past
Researchers are exhuming ancient dung from toilets of yore to reconstruct snapshots of food and lifestyle in bygone centuries. The parasites that show up in privies reveal a lot about what people ate.
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NPR News: High-Paying Trade Jobs Sit Empty, While High School Grads Line Up For University
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High-Paying Trade Jobs Sit Empty, While High School Grads Line Up For University
Huge shortages loom in the skilled trades, which require less — and cheaper — training. Should that make students rethink the four-year degree?
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At April 26, 2018 at 03:33AM
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Modern Love Podcast: Abbi Jacobson Reads ‘Boy, What a Fabulous Baker’
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The “Broad City” star tells the story of woman who is wooed by a bread maker.
Podcasts, Bakeries and Baked Products
April 25, 2018 at 07:00...
The Biggest Influencer of All?
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As Meghan Markle steps onto the global stage, she has the potential to change the perception of fashion brands, the royal family and much more.
Fashion and Apparel
April 25, 2018 at 07:00...
Report From Planet Beautycon: Diversity and Small Female-Owned Companies in the Spotlight
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The festival also featured lots of pastels, Hillary Clinton and more.
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NPR News: Giving Antibiotics To Healthy Kids In Poor Countries: Good Idea Or Bad Idea?
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Giving Antibiotics To Healthy Kids In Poor Countries: Good Idea Or Bad Idea?
Researchers administered doses of azithromycin to 190,238 children in sub-Saharan Africa. The death rate dropped, but fear of antibiotic resistance looms.
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Children's Health
April 26, 2018 at 04:02...
NPR News: EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Prepares For Questions On Ethics Allegations
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EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Prepares For Questions On Ethics Allegations
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt appears on Capitol Hill Thursday for the first time since a string of ethics allegations. But what has he done at the agency and what are the questions he may face about his conduct there?
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April 26, 2018 at 03:33AM
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NPR News: EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Prepares For Questions On Ethics Allegations
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EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Prepares For Questions On Ethics Allegations
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt appears on Capitol Hill Thursday for the first time since a string of ethics allegations. But what has he done at the agency and what are the questions he may face about his conduct there?
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NPR News: Tiny Lab-Grown 'Brains' Raise Big Ethical Questions
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Tiny Lab-Grown 'Brains' Raise Big Ethical Questions
Scientists are growing increasingly large and sophisticated clusters of human brain cells. Ethicists are now wondering what to do if these minibrains start thinking.
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NPR News: Every Day, Tons Of Viruses Are Swept Into The Sky And Fall Back Down To Earth
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Every Day, Tons Of Viruses Are Swept Into The Sky And Fall Back Down To Earth
For the first time, scientists measured the quantity of viruses that are swept into the Earth's atmosphere and then fall back down. The study explains why similar viruses are spread across the globe.
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April 26, 2018 at 02:39AM
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NPR News: Every Day, Tons Of Viruses Are Swept Into The Sky And Fall Back Down To Earth
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Every Day, Tons Of Viruses Are Swept Into The Sky And Fall Back Down To Earth
For the first time, scientists measured the quantity of viruses that are swept into the Earth's atmosphere and then fall back down. The study explains why similar viruses are spread across the globe.
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NPR News: Professor Who Called Barbara Bush An 'Amazing Racist' Will Keep Her Job
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Professor Who Called Barbara Bush An 'Amazing Racist' Will Keep Her Job
It came down to freedom of speech, according to Fresno State President Joseph Castro. He noted Randa Jarrar made the remarks in a "private capacity," even as he called her conduct an embarrassment.
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At April 26, 2018 at 02:26AM
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NPR News: NBA Should Open Draft To High Schoolers, NCAA Commission On College Basketball Says
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NBA Should Open Draft To High Schoolers, NCAA Commission On College Basketball Says
Removing "one-and-done" players from the NCAA would also remove a temptation for sports apparel companies, agents, coaches and others who want to profit from their talents, a review panel said.
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At April 26, 2018 at 01:37AM
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Jennifer Lopez, John Krasinski and Parkland Survivors at Time 100 Party
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An amphitheater filled with famous faces at the magazine’s annual 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala.
April 25, 2018 at 07:00...
Parkland Survivors Are the Stars at Time 100 Gala
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Jennifer Lopez and Shawn Mendes perform at the magazine’s biggest party of the year, to celebrate its 100 Most Influential People issue.
Parties (Social)
April 25, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: Teacher Walkouts: A State By State Guide
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Teacher Walkouts: A State By State Guide
The West Virginia teachers strike in mid-February started a movement. Here's a look at what the issues are and where it's spread, including Colorado, Arizona and Kentucky.
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At April 26, 2018 at 01:16AM
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James Comey’s Book Party Was Larded With Journalists
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Excluded from the Trumps’ first state dinner, where else were they to go?
April 25, 2018 at 07:00...
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My Best Friend’s Worst Betrayal
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A reader tries to process her sexual assault by person who supposedly knew her — and all her vulnerabilities — better than anyone.
Sex Crimes, Assaults
April 25, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: Ben Harper And Charlie Musselwhite On World Cafe
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Ben Harper And Charlie Musselwhite On World Cafe
The Grammy-winning duo is back, talking about finding common ground and performing songs from their new record No Mercy In This Land.
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The State Dinner Had a Red Carpet, Too
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Melania Trump, at the State Dinner in Chanel, Gave Everyone Something to Chew On
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NPR News: You Are Here: Scientists Unveil Precise Map Of More Than A Billion Stars
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You Are Here: Scientists Unveil Precise Map Of More Than A Billion Stars
The European Space Agency has released a chart of the exact positions of many stars in the Milky Way and neighboring galaxies. But the map only shows a small fraction of what's out there.
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NPR News: As Philippines Shuts Down A Popular Tourist Island, Residents Fear For Their Future
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As Philippines Shuts Down A Popular Tourist Island, Residents Fear For Their Future
President Rodrigo Duterte called Boracay island a "cesspool." It draws 2 million visitors a year but isn't equipped to accommodate them. Residents agree there's a problem, but worry about losing jobs.
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April 25, 2018 at 06:01PM
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In Charleston, Beer Gets Its Own Neighborhood
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April 25, 2018 at 07:00...
Five Places to Go in Louisville
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April 25, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: Pruitt Proposes EPA Science Restrictions
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Pruitt Proposes EPA Science Restrictions
The EPA says it wants to only use research in which all data are publicly available. Scientists say this would hurt policy making on everything from air pollution to toxic waste and pesticides.
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April 25, 2018 at 03:54PM
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NPR News: Pruitt Proposes EPA Science Restrictions
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Pruitt Proposes EPA Science Restrictions
The EPA says it wants to only use research in which all data are publicly available. Scientists say this would hurt policy making on everything from air pollution to toxic waste and pesticides.
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NPR News: Pruitt Proposes New Rule Defining What Science Can Be Used By EPA
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Pruitt Proposes New Rule Defining What Science Can Be Used By EPA
The EPA administrator wants to restrict the science used by the agency in its decision-making. Scientists are concerned it eliminates all good science in the process.
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Street Style: Coachella
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Ms. Kardashian Goes to Washington
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She will speak at a closed briefing about the need for regulatory reform of the cosmetics industry.
Cosmetics and Toiletries, United States Politics and Government
April 24, 2018 at 07:00...
Melania Trump, White Hat
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The first lady’s choice of headgear made quite a statement on the second day of the French state visit.
Politics and Government, Fashion and Apparel, Hats and Caps
April 24, 2018 at 07:00...
This Month's Quiz: How Smart a Traveler Are You?
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Travel and Vacations, Credit Cards, Budget Travel
April 24, 2018 at 07:00...
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Why Won’t We Learn from the Survivors of the Rana Plaza Disaster?
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After more than 1,100 people were killed in the horrific building collapse, hundreds of factories in Bangladesh were shuttered. Five years later, the garment industry looks set to return to business as usual.
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NPR News: Hop Along On World Cafe
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Hop Along On World Cafe
The Philadelphia group delivers a live performance that gives you that bubbling feeling of a band about to break.
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NPR News: Petal's 'Better Than You' Video Combats Artistic Self-Doubt
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Petal's 'Better Than You' Video Combats Artistic Self-Doubt
Watch as frontwoman Kylie Lotz engages in a nightmarish game of Whac-A-Mole.
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How to Really Experience Paris
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Travel and Vacations
April 24, 2018 at 07:00...
Place 10 of 52: In Los Cabos, Beaches Abound, but So Does Generosity
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Travel
April 24, 2018 at 07:00...
How Bossip Makes a Headline
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The Atlanta-based gossip website boldly goes where some of its stodgier media siblings fear to tread. Here’s a lesson.
Race and Ethnicity
April 24, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: #ScootersBehavingBadly: U.S. Cities Race To Keep Up With Small Vehicle Shares
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#ScootersBehavingBadly: U.S. Cities Race To Keep Up With Small Vehicle Shares
Cities like San Francisco and Austin are struggling to regulate a flood of new transportation options, from electric scooters to dock-less bikes. Residents are angry over sidewalk and safety concerns.
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April 24, 2018 at 08:06AM
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platitudinous: Word of the day for April 24, 2018
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platitudinous , adj :
Characterised by cliches or platitudes.
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Wikipedia article of the day for April 24, 2018
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The Wikipedia article of the day for April 24, 2018 is 1867 Manhattan, Kansas earthquake.
The 1867 Manhattan earthquake struck Riley County, Kansas, in the United States on April 24. The strongest earthquake to originate in the state, it measured 5.1 on a seismic scale based on reports of how strongly it was felt in the area. Its epicenter was near the town of Manhattan. On the Mercalli intensity...
NPR News: Redesigning Maternal Care: Ob-Gyns Are Urged to See New Mothers Sooner And More Often
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Redesigning Maternal Care: Ob-Gyns Are Urged to See New Mothers Sooner And More Often
Sweeping changes in medical practice could improve the dismal U.S. rate of maternal deaths and near-deaths, an influential doctors' group says.
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April 24, 2018 at 04:01AM
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NPR News: Redesigning Maternal Care: Ob-Gyns Are Urged to See New Mothers Sooner And More Often
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Redesigning Maternal Care: Ob-Gyns Are Urged to See New Mothers Sooner And More Often
Sweeping changes in medical practice could improve the dismal U.S. rate of maternal deaths and near-deaths, an influential doctors' group says.
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April 24, 2018 at 04:01AM
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NPR News: A 13-Year-Old in Afghanistan Won't Let His Injuries Get Him Down
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A 13-Year-Old in Afghanistan Won't Let His Injuries Get Him Down
Barkatullah is one of thousands of children who are casualties of the conflict. The latest are victims from Sunday's suicide bomb attack. What does the future hold for these youngsters?
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Children's Health
April 24, 2018 at 03:15...
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NPR News: Flint Activist Wins Major Environmental Prize
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Flint Activist Wins Major Environmental Prize
LeeAnne Walters demanded action from local officials, confronting them with bottles of discolored water. They dismissed her for months. She meticulously documented lead levels in Flint homes.
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NPR News: Flint Activist Wins Major Environmental Prize
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Flint Activist Wins Major Environmental Prize
LeeAnne Walters demanded action from local officials, confronting them with bottles of discolored water. They dismissed her for months. She meticulously documented lead levels in Flint homes.
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April 23, 2018 at 11:00PM
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NPR News: For 50 Years, Deep-Water Trawls Likely Caught More Fish Than Anyone Thought
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For 50 Years, Deep-Water Trawls Likely Caught More Fish Than Anyone Thought
Using historical data and estimates from deep-sea trawls that drag nets along the ocean floor, researchers estimate that millions of tons of catch have gone unreported in the last 50 years.
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NPR News: For 50 Years, Deep-Water Trawls Likely Caught More Fish Than Anyone Thought
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For 50 Years, Deep-Water Trawls Likely Caught More Fish Than Anyone Thought
Using historical data and estimates from deep-sea trawls that drag nets along the ocean floor, researchers estimate that millions of tons of catch have gone unreported in the last 50 years.
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April 23, 2018 at 07:00PM
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5 Springtime Italian Coast Getaways for Less
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April 23, 2018 at 07:00...
NPR News: Teachers Share Anger, Frustration Over Grants Turned Into Loans
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Teachers Share Anger, Frustration Over Grants Turned Into Loans
A federal program meant to encourage young teachers has, instead, saddled thousands of them with unexpected debts. "I was in shock," says Mikayla Rhone, a teacher in Nebraska.
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At April 23, 2018 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Anxiety Relief Without The High? New Studies On CBD, A Cannabis Extract
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Anxiety Relief Without The High? New Studies On CBD, A Cannabis Extract
An FDA advisory committee last week urged approval of a drug containing cannabidiol to treat a form of epilepsy. Other scientists wonder if CBD might ease anxiety or other disorders, too.
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