Thứ Bảy, 30 tháng 6, 2018

NPR News: Heavy Rotation: The Songs We're Obsessed With Halfway Through 2018

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Heavy Rotation: The Songs We're Obsessed With Halfway Through 2018
For this month's edition of Heavy Rotation, stations selected songs that their listeners couldn't get enough of during the first half of the year.

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NPR News: More States Opting To 'Robo-Grade' Student Essays By Computer

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More States Opting To 'Robo-Grade' Student Essays By Computer
Developers say they understand why teachers would be skeptical. But, they insist, computers already drive cars and detect cancer, so they can certainly handle grading students' essays.

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At June 30, 2018 at 07:13PM
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NPR News: For Restaurant Staff, A Rare Chance To Protest The Trump Administration

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For Restaurant Staff, A Rare Chance To Protest The Trump Administration
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on recent protests of Trump administration officials at restaurants.

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June 30, 2018 at 05:29PM
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NPR News: Court Ruling Changes Course For Teachers Unions; Calif. Sues Student Loan Collector

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Court Ruling Changes Course For Teachers Unions; Calif. Sues Student Loan Collector
Also this week, Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement raised questions about future Supreme Court decisions around education.

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At June 30, 2018 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements In Kentucky

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Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements In Kentucky
Several states are considering requiring Medicaid recipients to work in order to maintain health coverage. In Kentucky, one such requirement has been stalled in court.

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June 30, 2018 at 05:11AM
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NPR News: Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements In Kentucky

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Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements In Kentucky
Several states are considering requiring Medicaid recipients to work in order to maintain health coverage. In Kentucky, one such requirement has been stalled in court.

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June 30, 2018 at 05:11AM
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NPR News: Author Robert Hilburn Shares Stories And Revelations Inside 'Paul Simon: The Life'

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Author Robert Hilburn Shares Stories And Revelations Inside 'Paul Simon: The Life'
The former Los Angelese Times music critic was given complete editorial control over the singer-songwriter's biography.

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NPR News: Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died

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Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died
McMath was put on life support in 2013 after a tonsillectomy. Doctors said she had irreversible brain damage, and a coroner issued a death certificate. Her mother never agreed with that assessment.

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June 30, 2018 at 12:54AM
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NPR News: Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died

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Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died
McMath was put on life support in 2013 after a tonsillectomy. Doctors said she had irreversible brain damage, and a coroner issued a death certificate. Her mother never agreed with that assessment.

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June 30, 2018 at 12:54AM
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NPR News: Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died

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Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died
McMath was put on life support in 2013 after a tonsillectomy. Doctors said she had irreversible brain damage, and a coroner issued a death certificate. Her mother never agreed with that assessment.

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June 30, 2018 at 12:54AM
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NPR News: Teaching Parents Of Kids With Disabilities To Fight Back

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Teaching Parents Of Kids With Disabilities To Fight Back
A nationwide program helps parents of children with developmental disabilities advocate on their behalf, from the school yard to Congress.

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At June 30, 2018 at 12:35AM
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Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 6, 2018

Tech Elites Recreate Burning Man Inside Their Living Rooms

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Like a modern version of a medieval minstrel, a singer named Jess Magic is helping A-list entrepreneurs get in touch with their inner child in private “songversations.”
Burning Man Festival, Parties (Social)
June 29, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: At The Education Department, Student Artworks Explore Tolerance And Racism

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At The Education Department, Student Artworks Explore Tolerance And Racism
In an exhibit at the department's headquarters in Washington, young artists speak out through their work about race, sexuality and about being young and having a voice.

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At June 29, 2018 at 09:58PM
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NPR News: Microbial Magic Could Help Slash Your Dinner's Carbon Footprint

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Microbial Magic Could Help Slash Your Dinner's Carbon Footprint
In one year, fertilizer production in the U.S. emitted as much carbon dioxide as two million cars. What if we could help plants make their own nitrogen so they wouldn't need man-made chemicals?

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June 29, 2018 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: Microbial Magic Could Help Slash Your Dinner's Carbon Footprint

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Microbial Magic Could Help Slash Your Dinner's Carbon Footprint
In one year, fertilizer production in the U.S. emitted as much carbon dioxide as two million cars. What if we could help plants make their own nitrogen so they wouldn't need man-made chemicals?

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at June 29, 2018 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: Pearl Arrendondo: How Can Mentors Push Students To Move Beyond Their Circumstances?

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Pearl Arrendondo: How Can Mentors Push Students To Move Beyond Their Circumstances?
Pearl Arredondo grew up in East Los Angeles, the daughter of gang members. Education was her ticket out. She says young people need mentors to push them not to be victims of their own circumstances.

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At June 29, 2018 at 08:05PM
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NPR News: Victor Rios: How Can Mentors Guide Kids To Live Up To Their Full Potential?

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Victor Rios: How Can Mentors Guide Kids To Live Up To Their Full Potential?
Victor Rios had dropped out of high school. But one teacher helped him turn his life around. Today, he's a sociologist who studies youth and the factors that nurture their potential.

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At June 29, 2018 at 08:05PM
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NPR News: Opinion: What I Learned From Long Months Of North Korea Talks

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Opinion: What I Learned From Long Months Of North Korea Talks
Former State Department official Joel Wit has taken part in U.S. negotiations with North Korea for 25 years. Here are some key tips for the Trump administration.

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June 29, 2018 at 01:02AM
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Thứ Năm, 28 tháng 6, 2018

NPR News: Hobby Lobby's Illegal Antiquities Shed Light On A Lost, Looted Ancient City In Iraq

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Hobby Lobby's Illegal Antiquities Shed Light On A Lost, Looted Ancient City In Iraq
About 3,800 objects purchased by Hobby Lobby were returned to Iraq in May. Some come from an ancient Sumerian city, Irisagrig, and indicate that life there was "pretty good," an archaeologist says.

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at June 28, 2018 at 10:22PM
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NPR News: Nestlé Offered Permit To Continue Taking Water From California Stream

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Nestlé Offered Permit To Continue Taking Water From California Stream
The company's U.S. bottled water unit had been found to be operating under a long-expired permit, taking tens of millions of gallons a year from a watershed in the San Bernardino National Forest.

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June 28, 2018 at 02:32PM
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NPR News: Nestlé Offered Permit To Continue Taking Water From California Stream

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Nestlé Offered Permit To Continue Taking Water From California Stream
The company's U.S. bottled water unit had been found to be operating under a long-expired permit, taking tens of millions of gallons a year from a watershed in the San Bernardino National Forest.

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at June 28, 2018 at 02:32PM
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NPR News: Opioid Makers Cut Back On Marketing Payments To Doctors

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Opioid Makers Cut Back On Marketing Payments To Doctors
ProPublica found that drugmakers spent less to market opioids to doctors in 2016 than in prior years. Studies have shown that payments to doctors are linked to more prescriptions for the drugs.

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June 28, 2018 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Opioid Makers Cut Back On Marketing Payments To Doctors

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Opioid Makers Cut Back On Marketing Payments To Doctors
ProPublica found that drugmakers spent less to market opioids to doctors in 2016 than in prior years. Studies have shown that payments to doctors are linked to more prescriptions for the drugs.

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June 28, 2018 at 04:00PM
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Thứ Tư, 27 tháng 6, 2018

NPR News: Japan's Hayabusa2 Spacecraft Arrives At Its Asteroid Destination

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Japan's Hayabusa2 Spacecraft Arrives At Its Asteroid Destination
The mission includes a plan to bring a sample back to Earth. It's the first time humans have been able to study a C-type asteroid at such a close range for an extended period.

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at June 27, 2018 at 10:56PM
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NPR News: Is This Supreme Court Decision The End Of Teachers Unions?

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Is This Supreme Court Decision The End Of Teachers Unions?
The Janus decision will hurt public sector unions' finances and membership nationwide. What happens now?

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At June 27, 2018 at 09:39PM
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NPR News: Read The Fine Print Before Picking An Association Plan For Your Small Business

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Read The Fine Print Before Picking An Association Plan For Your Small Business
Federal officials say loosening the regulation of association plans will give small businesses a more affordable health insurance option, but critics are wary.

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June 27, 2018 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: Read The Fine Print Before Picking An Association Plan For Your Small Business

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Read The Fine Print Before Picking An Association Plan For Your Small Business
Federal officials say loosening the regulation of association plans will give small businesses a more affordable health insurance option, but critics are wary.

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June 27, 2018 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: What Can Cancer Specialists Learn From Patients Who Beat All The Odds?

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What Can Cancer Specialists Learn From Patients Who Beat All The Odds?
A Harvard Medical School project aims to become the first national registry for exceedingly rare cancer patients who respond mysteriously well to treatments that failed to help others.

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at June 27, 2018 at 08:38PM
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Can This Exclusive Dating App Install a Wondrous Utopia While Also Helping Celebrities Hook Up?

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The founder of Raya is stepping forward for the first time. Next up for Daniel Gendelman? Making our society more ideal.
Dating and Relationships
June 27, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'

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Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'
The surgeon and health care critic hopes to design a better system for the 1.2 million employees of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase. Data-driven solutions can improve outcomes, he says.

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at June 27, 2018 at 12:06AM
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NPR News: Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'

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Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'
The surgeon and health care critic hopes to design a better system for the 1.2 million employees of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase. Data-driven solutions can improve outcomes, he says.

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June 27, 2018 at 12:06AM
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NPR News: Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'

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Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'
The surgeon and health care critic hopes to design a better system for the 1.2 million employees of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase. Data-driven solutions can improve outcomes, he says.

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June 27, 2018 at 12:06AM
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Thứ Ba, 26 tháng 6, 2018

NPR News: Killdeer Plays Killjoy, Halts Production Of 'Canada's Coachella'

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Killdeer Plays Killjoy, Halts Production Of 'Canada's Coachella'
The birds nest was found in the same location organizers hoped to construct the main stage of the Ottawa Bluesfest.

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June 26, 2018 at 10:58PM
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You Can’t Hurt Lindsay Lohan Now

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By GABRIELLE BLUESTONE from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2MoxR2p
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Once America’s favorite troubled teen, treated with scorn and sexism, our greatest export reveals she’s in a better place now. (It’s called Lohan Beach House.)
Bars and Nightclubs
June 26, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: How To Find The Summer Constellations (360° Video)

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How To Find The Summer Constellations (360° Video)
Have you ever wanted to casually point out Cygnus, Leo and Cassiopeia? Just in time for summer, this panoramic video shows you some tricks to help you navigate the night sky.

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at June 26, 2018 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Pediatrician Who Exposed Flint Water Crisis Shares Her 'Story Of Resistance'

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Pediatrician Who Exposed Flint Water Crisis Shares Her 'Story Of Resistance'
After warning of elevated lead levels in her patients in Flint, Mich., Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha faced a backlash: "The state said that I was an unfortunate researcher, that I was causing near hysteria."

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Children's Health
June 26, 2018 at 01:10AM
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NPR News: Pediatrician Who Exposed Flint Water Crisis Shares Her 'Story Of Resistance'

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Pediatrician Who Exposed Flint Water Crisis Shares Her 'Story Of Resistance'
After warning of elevated lead levels in her patients in Flint, Mich., Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha faced a backlash: "The state said that I was an unfortunate researcher, that I was causing near hysteria."

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June 26, 2018 at 01:10AM
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Thứ Hai, 25 tháng 6, 2018

Exfoliation Tips for the Best Skin Ever

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There are acid cleansers and toners, washes and scrubs. There’s dermaplaning. There are retinoids. In-office peels. A guide to solve the mystery of exfoliating, once and for all.
Skin
June 25, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots

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Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots
Doctors want to remind moms to get certain vaccines while pregnant. Whooping cough in particular can be deadly for newborns, but only about 50 percent of pregnant women get the vaccine.

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Children's Health
June 25, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: Red Meat Allergies Caused By Tick Bites Are On The Rise

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Red Meat Allergies Caused By Tick Bites Are On The Rise
If you are bitten by a Lone Star tick, you could develop an unusual allergy to red meat. And as this tick's territory spreads beyond the Southeast, the allergy seems to be spreading with it.

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at June 25, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots

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Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots
Doctors want to remind moms to get certain vaccines while pregnant. Whooping cough in particular can be deadly for newborns, but only about 50 percent of pregnant women get the vaccine.

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at June 25, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots

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Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots
Doctors want to remind moms to get certain vaccines while pregnant. Whooping cough in particular can be deadly for newborns, but only about 50 percent of pregnant women get the vaccine.

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June 25, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots

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Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots
Doctors want to remind moms to get certain vaccines while pregnant. Whooping cough in particular can be deadly for newborns, but only about 50 percent of pregnant women get the vaccine.

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June 25, 2018 at 04:01PM
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Chủ Nhật, 24 tháng 6, 2018

NPR News: 'What The Eyes Don't See' In Flint

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'What The Eyes Don't See' In Flint
NPR's Susan Davis talks with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha about her new memoir which tells the story of her research that helped expose widespread lead poisoning of Flint, Mich.'s drinking water.

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at June 24, 2018 at 07:04PM
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NPR News: Some Animals Switching To Nocturnal Life

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Some Animals Switching To Nocturnal Life
A new study finds that animals are becoming more active during the night in order to avoid humans. NPR's Susan Davis talks with one of the study's co-authors, Neil Carter.

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at June 24, 2018 at 07:04PM
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NPR News: The Bountiful Benefits Of Bringing Back The Beavers

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The Bountiful Benefits Of Bringing Back The Beavers
Hundreds of millions of beavers used to populate the West but were hunted to near extinction. Turns out, beavers are critical to healthy water ecosystems, so now there are efforts to bring them back.

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June 24, 2018 at 07:04PM
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NPR News: Tweeting Oncologist Draws Ire And Admiration For Calling Out Hype

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Tweeting Oncologist Draws Ire And Admiration For Calling Out Hype
A young cancer doctor uses social media to skewer what he sees as overblown claims for "precision medicine." That doesn't make him hugely popular at cancer research meetings.

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at June 24, 2018 at 05:00PM
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Thứ Bảy, 23 tháng 6, 2018

NPR News: Analysis Finds Geographic Overlap In Opioid Use And Trump Support In 2016

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Analysis Finds Geographic Overlap In Opioid Use And Trump Support In 2016
Counties with higher rates of opioid use skewed heavily Republican in the 2016 election. What role did the opioid epidemic play in President Trump's victory?

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June 23, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos

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Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Wall Street Journal investigative reporter John Carreyrou about his new book, Bad Blood, which takes a deep look at the Theranos scandal.

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June 23, 2018 at 06:55PM
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NPR News: Analysis Finds Geographic Overlap In Opioid Use And Trump Support In 2016

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Analysis Finds Geographic Overlap In Opioid Use And Trump Support In 2016
Counties with higher rates of opioid use skewed heavily Republican in the 2016 election. What role did the opioid epidemic play in President Trump's victory?

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June 23, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos

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Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Wall Street Journal investigative reporter John Carreyrou about his new book, Bad Blood, which takes a deep look at the Theranos scandal.

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June 23, 2018 at 06:55PM
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NPR News: What Detention And Separation Mean For Kids' Mental Health

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What Detention And Separation Mean For Kids' Mental Health
Psychologists say that for migrant kids already in government facilities, a short separation from parents may be enough to cause lasting damage.

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at June 23, 2018 at 06:55PM
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NPR News: Archaeological Site Reveals New Details About Georgia History

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Archaeological Site Reveals New Details About Georgia History
Archaeologists say a new dig site in northeast Georgia is revealing some surprising history about the state and about people who lived there long before the Europeans.

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at June 23, 2018 at 06:55PM
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NPR News: A Richmond School Board Member On Renaming A School

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A Richmond School Board Member On Renaming A School
The Richmond School Board voted to remove the name of a Confederate general from a local elementary school, replacing it with Barack Obama. Board member Kenya Gibson talks with Scott Simon.

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At June 23, 2018 at 06:55PM
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NPR News: Gaming Addiction Disorder; White House Pitches Big Changes For Education Department

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Gaming Addiction Disorder; White House Pitches Big Changes For Education Department
Also in our weekly roundup of education news, the Federal Commission on School Safety met publicly to brainstorm ideas around how to make schools safer.

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At June 23, 2018 at 05:00PM
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‘I Have to Be Open’

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The relative acceptance of L.G.B.T.Q. people in Guinea-Bissau stands in contrast to the strict laws and social conventions in neighboring West African countries.
Homosexuality and Bisexuality
June 23, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Children's Cries Brought Down Walls Of Indifference

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Children's Cries Brought Down Walls Of Indifference
Thousands of migrant children have been separated from their parents by the U.S. government. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on audio recordings this week in which detained children can be heard crying.

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Opinion
June 23, 2018 at 04:44PM
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NPR News: Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of 'Clean' Natural Gas

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Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of 'Clean' Natural Gas
A new study finds that oil and gas operations are leaking 60 percent more methane than previously reported by the federal government.

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at June 23, 2018 at 03:30PM
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NPR News: Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of 'Clean' Natural Gas

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Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of 'Clean' Natural Gas
A new study finds that oil and gas operations are leaking 60 percent more methane than previously reported by the federal government.

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June 23, 2018 at 03:30PM
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NPR News: Officials Say Illegal Pesticide Caused Deaths Of 13 Bald Eagles In Maryland

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Officials Say Illegal Pesticide Caused Deaths Of 13 Bald Eagles In Maryland
Authorities said there is an "epidemic on the Eastern Shore" of wildlife-poisoning crimes because it's "cheaper and easier" than trapping a nuisance animals or building a fence.

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June 23, 2018 at 09:55AM
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Thứ Sáu, 22 tháng 6, 2018

NPR News: Emails Raise Questions About Interior Secretary Zinke's Link With Oil Executive

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Emails Raise Questions About Interior Secretary Zinke's Link With Oil Executive
Congressional Democrats and a public watchdog group are calling for an ethics investigation into the secretary over a land deal between the Zinke family and oil and gas company Halliburton.

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at June 22, 2018 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: Laws That Criminalize Spread Of Infectious Diseases Can Increase Their Stigma

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Laws That Criminalize Spread Of Infectious Diseases Can Increase Their Stigma
About a dozen states have added hepatitis C to the list of medical conditions for which people can face criminal prosecution if they knowingly engage in activities that could spread the disease.

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at June 22, 2018 at 08:53PM
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NPR News: Emails Raise Questions About Interior Secretary Zinke's Link With Oil Executive

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Emails Raise Questions About Interior Secretary Zinke's Link With Oil Executive
Congressional Democrats and a public watchdog group are calling for an ethics investigation into the secretary over a land deal between the Zinke family and oil and gas company Halliburton.

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June 22, 2018 at 09:00PM
Environment
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NPR News: Finding The Lost World: Can Scientists Bring Back Dinosaurs?

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Finding The Lost World: Can Scientists Bring Back Dinosaurs?
We're won't be so preoccupied asking whether we could that we'll forget to ask whether we should.

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at June 21, 2018 at 10:06PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Food Aid To Puerto Rico Is Salty, Sugary, And Unbalanced, Researcher Says

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Food Aid To Puerto Rico Is Salty, Sugary, And Unbalanced, Researcher Says
A professor of public health found boxes filled with sugary or high-sodium snacks was sent to people in need of meals after Hurricane Maria, and says food aid needs to be more nutritious.

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at June 22, 2018 at 08:00PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Making Schools Safer: Harsh Consequences, Or Second Chances?

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Making Schools Safer: Harsh Consequences, Or Second Chances?
The tragedy in Parkland, Fla., this year kicked off a national debate over how to reduce school violence: through tighter security and tougher discipline ... or more help for troubled students?

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At June 22, 2018 at 05:07PM
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NPR News: Liz Cooper & The Stampede's Music Video For 'Hey Man' Turns A Tea Party Upside Down

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Liz Cooper & The Stampede's Music Video For 'Hey Man' Turns A Tea Party Upside Down
It's is a kind of mini episode of the Twilight Zone that plays as a rock and roll video.

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World Cafe At June 21, 2018 at 11:15PM
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NPR News: Researchers Find Herpes Viruses In Brains Marked By Alzheimer's Disease

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Researchers Find Herpes Viruses In Brains Marked By Alzheimer's Disease
Two herpes viruses that cause skin rashes in toddlers may accelerate Alzheimer's disease when they infect brain cells. The finding suggests antiviral drugs might help protect the brain.

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at June 21, 2018 at 10:16PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Some DNA Dismissed As 'Junk' Is Crucial To Embryo Development

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Some DNA Dismissed As 'Junk' Is Crucial To Embryo Development
Formerly considered useless, or maybe a parasite, the stretch of DNA known as LINE-1 actually plays "a key role" in creating an embryo and embryonic stem cells, research shows.

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Children's Health
June 21, 2018 at 10:01PM
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NPR News: Some DNA Dismissed As 'Junk' Is Crucial To Embryo Development

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Some DNA Dismissed As 'Junk' Is Crucial To Embryo Development
Formerly considered useless, or maybe a parasite, the stretch of DNA known as LINE-1 actually plays "a key role" in creating an embryo and embryonic stem cells, research shows.

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at June 21, 2018 at 10:01PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Koko The Gorilla Dies; Redrew The Lines Of Animal-Human Communication

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Koko The Gorilla Dies; Redrew The Lines Of Animal-Human Communication
Koko fascinated and elated millions of people with her facility for language and ability to interact with humans. She also gave people a glimpse of her emotions.

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at June 21, 2018 at 06:35PM
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