Thứ Ba, 31 tháng 7, 2018

How Do I Stop Wanting to Cheat?

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A reader loves her boyfriend but misses other men. Is it better to come clean to her partner, or suppress her feelings forever?
Dating and Relationships, Adultery, Love (Emotion)
July 31, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Heading May Be Riskier For Women Soccer Players Than Men

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Heading May Be Riskier For Women Soccer Players Than Men
Female soccer players are more likely than males to suffer measurable impact on their brains as a result of heading the ball during soccer.

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at July 31, 2018 at 09:57PM
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NPR News: Gulf Of Alaska Cod Are Disappearing. Blame 'The Blob'

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Gulf Of Alaska Cod Are Disappearing. Blame 'The Blob'
The cod population in the Gulf of Alaska is at its lowest level on record. Scientists say the culprit is a three year long warm water mass known as "the blob."

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July 31, 2018 at 09:24PM
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NPR News: Gulf Of Alaska Cod Are Disappearing. Blame 'The Blob'

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Gulf Of Alaska Cod Are Disappearing. Blame 'The Blob'
The cod population in the Gulf of Alaska is at its lowest level on record. Scientists say the culprit is a three year long warm water mass known as "the blob."

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at July 31, 2018 at 09:24PM
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NPR News: Students Seeking Equal Access To Education May Find Federal Help Harder To Come By

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Students Seeking Equal Access To Education May Find Federal Help Harder To Come By
The government changed the complaint process for families trying to improve the accessibility of schools, resolve racial discrimination and address other equal-access issues. A lawsuit has been filed.

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At July 25, 2018 at 09:22PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Defrauded Student Borrowers Must Prove Intent; Sessions Calls Students 'Snowflakes'

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Defrauded Student Borrowers Must Prove Intent; Sessions Calls Students 'Snowflakes'
The Education Department wants to change loan forgiveness rules, the U.S. attorney general mocks cry closets and therapy dogs, and Congress musters a bipartisan vote for career tech.

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At July 28, 2018 at 04:58PM
Categoty Education
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The Fight for the One-Piece Swimsuit Emoji

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By VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2NUwSHM
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Why is the only bathing suit available in the emoji lexicon a polka-dot bikini? Two women have finally proposed an alternative. Somehow? No everyone is convinced.
Bathing Suits and Swimwear, Emojis and Emoticons, Women and Girls
July 31, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: For Many College Students, Hunger 'Makes It Hard To Focus'

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For Many College Students, Hunger 'Makes It Hard To Focus'
With rising school costs, as many as half of U.S. college students are feeling so stretched financially that they either aren't getting enough to eat or are they're worried about it, studies find.

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At July 31, 2018 at 08:00PM
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NPR News: For Many College Students, Hunger 'Makes It Hard To Focus'

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For Many College Students, Hunger 'Makes It Hard To Focus'
With rising school costs, as many as half of U.S. college students are feeling so stretched financially that they either aren't getting enough to eat or are they're worried about it, studies find.

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at July 31, 2018 at 08:00PM
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Work Is Weird. Alison Green of Ask a Manager Can Help.

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By JOLIE KERR from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2LHbzwT
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Humans are odd in so many different ways, and no place brings that out more than the office. Here’s how to deal with the routine strangeness of desk jobs.
Workplace Environment, Customs, Etiquette and Manners
July 31, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: WATCH: How NASA's New Probe Will Stay Cool Near The Sun

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WATCH: How NASA's New Probe Will Stay Cool Near The Sun
The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but we still have a lot to learn about it. So this summer, NASA is sending the Parker Solar Probe closer to the sun than we have ever been before.

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at July 31, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care

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HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care
Medicare pays more than $16 billion a year for hospice services. But a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services says hospice patients don't always get the care they're promised.

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at July 31, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care

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HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care
Medicare pays more than $16 billion a year for hospice services. But a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services says hospice patients don't always get the care they're promised.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care

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HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care
Medicare pays more than $16 billion a year for hospice services. But a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services says hospice patients don't always get the care they're promised.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: San Francisco Is Poised To Ban Plastic Straws. That's Got Bubble Tea Shops Worried

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San Francisco Is Poised To Ban Plastic Straws. That's Got Bubble Tea Shops Worried
Over 200 city shops sell the drink, also known as boba tea, which features large tapioca balls meant to be sucked through a straw. Boba shops say paper straws are much pricier and don't work as well.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:41AM
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NPR News: San Francisco Is Poised To Ban Plastic Straws. That's Got Bubble Tea Shops Worried

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San Francisco Is Poised To Ban Plastic Straws. That's Got Bubble Tea Shops Worried
Over 200 city shops sell the drink, also known as boba tea, which features large tapioca balls meant to be sucked through a straw. Boba shops say paper straws are much pricier and don't work as well.

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at July 31, 2018 at 04:41AM
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NPR News: New Documents Released As Part Of Discrimination Lawsuit Against Harvard

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New Documents Released As Part Of Discrimination Lawsuit Against Harvard
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with New York Times reporter Anemona Hartocollis about new documents revealing information about Harvard University's admissions processes.

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At July 31, 2018 at 04:24AM
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NPR News: The Story Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers' 'Oh Happy Day'

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The Story Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers' 'Oh Happy Day'
Edwin Hawkins' use of contemporary sounds, a Latin groove, synthesizers and a soul-influenced lead vocal performance created a new model for gospel music.

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World Cafe At July 31, 2018 at 03:56AM
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NPR News: As Ban On Plastic Straws Spreads, Demand For Paper Alternatives Increases

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As Ban On Plastic Straws Spreads, Demand For Paper Alternatives Increases
Orders for paper straws are skyrocketing as bans for the plastic ones multiply. David Rhodes of Aardvark Straws tells NPR's Ailsa Chang his paper straw business is booming.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:12AM
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NPR News: California Allocates $3 Billion For New Water Storage Projects

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California Allocates $3 Billion For New Water Storage Projects
California is putting almost $3 billion toward new water storage projects to help preserve its crops during droughts. Some say that money should go to dams and reservoirs, but others want a less environmentally problematic approach.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:07AM
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NPR News: Deadly Carr Wildfire Testing Resources Of Local Officials In Northern California

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Deadly Carr Wildfire Testing Resources Of Local Officials In Northern California
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Kristen Schreder, mayor of Redding, Calif., for the latest on the deadly Carr wildfire raging through Northern California.

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July 31, 2018 at 03:48AM
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Thứ Hai, 30 tháng 7, 2018

Vogue’s Top Talent Goes Freelance

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By MATTHEW SCHNEIER from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2AmsHm9
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As print takes a back seat to digital, two of Vogue’s most influential longtime staffers are leaving their roles for freelance positions.
Fashion and Apparel, Magazines, Appointments and Executive Changes
July 30, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Meet The Restaurateurs Fighting To Save The Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument

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Meet The Restaurateurs Fighting To Save The Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument
Hell's Backbone Grill is an acclaimed restaurant founded nearly 20 years ago at the edge of the Utah monument. Now, amid controversy, its owners are battling Trump's plans to downsize the land.

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at July 30, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: Meet The Restaurateurs Fighting To Save The Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument

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Meet The Restaurateurs Fighting To Save The Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument
Hell's Backbone Grill is an acclaimed restaurant founded nearly 20 years ago at the edge of the Utah monument. Now, amid controversy, its owners are battling Trump's plans to downsize the land.

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July 30, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: Changing Climate Pushes Arid West Eastward Impacting Farming

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Changing Climate Pushes Arid West Eastward Impacting Farming
The 100th meridian has long divided the U.S. into an arid West and more humid East. Research suggests a warming climate is pushing that boundary east, shaking up agricultural economies along the way.

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at July 30, 2018 at 06:37PM
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NPR News: Changing Climate Pushes Arid West Eastward Impacting Farming

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Changing Climate Pushes Arid West Eastward Impacting Farming
The 100th meridian has long divided the U.S. into an arid West and more humid East. Research suggests a warming climate is pushing that boundary east, shaking up agricultural economies along the way.

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July 30, 2018 at 06:37PM
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NPR News: Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated

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Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated
Dehydration has long been known to slow physical performance. Now there's evidence that too little water can hurt cognitive performance, too, making complex thinking tasks harder.

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at July 30, 2018 at 03:57PM
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NPR News: Polar Bear Shot And Killed 'In An Act Of Self Defense,' Cruise Ship Company Says

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Polar Bear Shot And Killed 'In An Act Of Self Defense,' Cruise Ship Company Says
A polar bear is dead after an encounter that left an arctic cruise ship guard injured on the northernmost island of Svalbard archipelago, a region between mainland Norway and the North Pole.

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at July 30, 2018 at 02:22AM
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Chủ Nhật, 29 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: Opinion: The EU Looks To Offshore Its Migrant Crisis. That's A Horrifying Prospect

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Opinion: The EU Looks To Offshore Its Migrant Crisis. That's A Horrifying Prospect
European leaders are looking to set up migrant holding sites outside the EU, following a controversial Australian precedent, writes an anthropologist who researches migration in North Africa.

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Opinion
July 29, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: When The Weather Is Extreme, Is Climate Change To Blame?

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When The Weather Is Extreme, Is Climate Change To Blame?
While it's difficult to attribute individual events to climate change, scientists say global warming makes extreme weather more common.

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July 29, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: When The Weather Is Extreme, Is Climate Change To Blame?

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When The Weather Is Extreme, Is Climate Change To Blame?
While it's difficult to attribute individual events to climate change, scientists say global warming makes extreme weather more common.

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at July 29, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: Death Toll In Northern California's Carr Fire Rises To 5

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Death Toll In Northern California's Carr Fire Rises To 5
A massive wildfire in Northern California has claimed the lives of three more people, bringing the Carr Fire's death toll to five.

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July 29, 2018 at 06:12AM
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Thứ Bảy, 28 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: To Focus On Students' Emotional Well-Being, India Tries 'Happiness Classes'

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To Focus On Students' Emotional Well-Being, India Tries 'Happiness Classes'
This month, Delhi students saw a new course added to their traditionally rigid curriculum. To confront academic pressures linked to India's high suicide rate, public schools are teaching mindfulness.

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At July 28, 2018 at 08:16PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Watch Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band And Blind Boys Of Alabama Perform Live

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Watch Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band And Blind Boys Of Alabama Perform Live
Ritter caps off the 2018 XPoNential Music Festival with his incredibly catchy folk-rock tunes and a smile.

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World Cafe At July 28, 2018 at 08:18PM
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NPR News: Opinion: When A Video Isn't The Whole Story

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Opinion: When A Video Isn't The Whole Story
NPR's Scott Simon thinks about how a bit of video that seemed to capture a moment of callousness didn't actually show everything that happened.

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July 28, 2018 at 07:21PM
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NPR News: Former Student On USC Doctor Abuse Allegations

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Former Student On USC Doctor Abuse Allegations
More than 200 former University of Southern California students are suing the university alleging that a former campus gynecologist abused them. NPR's Scott Simon talks to former student Amanda Davis.

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At July 28, 2018 at 07:21PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Questions Rise About Shortcomings Of DNA Tests For Dogs

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Questions Rise About Shortcomings Of DNA Tests For Dogs
DNA testing of dogs has become a booming business. But critics say the pet genetics industry is running too wild, and they're calling for it to be reined in.

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at July 28, 2018 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: 10 Hot Summer Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Hot Summer Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
For this month's playlist, Rebel Diaz and Ana Tijoux reverberate a powerful message to black and brown communities and jazz duo Adam & Kizzie capture the sounds of falling in love.

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World Cafe At July 28, 2018 at 05:00PM
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Summer Vacation? Nah, I’m Taking a Creative Hiatus

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By CARRIE SEIM from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2LvDMXq
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Exotic travels and sunny beaches are so last year. Well-off overachievers are devoting their summer to pursuits like boat building and book writing.
Travel and Vacations
July 28, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Defrauded Student Borrowers Must Prove Intent; Sessions Calls Students 'Snowflakes'

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Defrauded Student Borrowers Must Prove Intent; Sessions Calls Students 'Snowflakes'
The Education Department wants to change rules for defrauded student borrowers; the U.S. Attorney General mocks cry closets and therapy dogs; and Congress musters a bipartisan vote for career tech.

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At July 28, 2018 at 04:58PM
Categoty Education
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The Decline of the Civil War Re-enactor

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By BRYN STOLE and DANIEL ARNOLD from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2K2Cs8L
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The 155th anniversary Gettysburg re-enactment was a snapshot of a hobby with dwindling ranks.
Historical Re-enactments, Monuments and Memorials (Structures), Civil War (US) (1861-65)
July 28, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Arizona Governor Takes Steps To Blunt Industry Influence On Medicaid

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Arizona Governor Takes Steps To Blunt Industry Influence On Medicaid
After an investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and NPR into conflicts of interest in Medicaid decisions about drugs, Arizona's governor added new transparency rules.

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July 28, 2018 at 03:45AM
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NPR News: Arizona Governor Takes Steps To Blunt Industry Influence On Medicaid

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Arizona Governor Takes Steps To Blunt Industry Influence On Medicaid
After an investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and NPR into conflicts of interest in Medicaid decisions about drugs, Arizona's governor added new transparency rules.

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July 28, 2018 at 03:45AM
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NPR News: DeVos To Make It Tougher For Defrauded Students To Seek Debt Relief

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DeVos To Make It Tougher For Defrauded Students To Seek Debt Relief
The Trump administration is proposing new rules that make it harder for defrauded students to get relief from the federal government, in an attempt to save taxpayers money.

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At July 28, 2018 at 03:31AM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Wildfires In Western U.S. Could Affect Air Quality For Prolonged Period Of Time

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Wildfires In Western U.S. Could Affect Air Quality For Prolonged Period Of Time
The smoke from nearly 100 large Western wildfires has public health officials worried. Air quality managers are warning this is the new norm for the region, given climate change.

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July 28, 2018 at 03:41AM
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NPR News: Wildfires In Western U.S. Could Affect Air Quality For Prolonged Period Of Time

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Wildfires In Western U.S. Could Affect Air Quality For Prolonged Period Of Time
The smoke from nearly 100 large Western wildfires has public health officials worried. Air quality managers are warning this is the new norm for the region, given climate change.

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at July 28, 2018 at 03:41AM
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NPR News: Report Shows Trump Administration Issued Permits For Lion Trophies To Republican Donors

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Report Shows Trump Administration Issued Permits For Lion Trophies To Republican Donors
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Michael Harris, director of the Wildlife Law Program with Friends of Animals, about the recent findings about government-issued permits for imported lion trophies being given to Republican donors.

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July 28, 2018 at 03:28AM
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NPR News: D.C. Has Had More Than 300 Suspected K2 Overdoses In 2 Weeks

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D.C. Has Had More Than 300 Suspected K2 Overdoses In 2 Weeks
Synthetic marijuana, known as K2, overdoses are challenging the city's first responders and law enforcement. "Overdoses are happening everywhere," says one delivery driver.

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July 28, 2018 at 12:42AM
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NPR News: D.C. Has Had More Than 300 Suspected K2 Overdoses In 2 Weeks

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D.C. Has Had More Than 300 Suspected K2 Overdoses In 2 Weeks
Synthetic marijuana, known as K2, overdoses are challenging the city's first responders and law enforcement. "Overdoses are happening everywhere," says one delivery driver.

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July 28, 2018 at 12:42AM
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Thứ Sáu, 27 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: OPINION: Imran Khan Has Declared Victory In Pakistan's Election. But The Military Won

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OPINION: Imran Khan Has Declared Victory In Pakistan's Election. But The Military Won
The military's involvement in Pakistani politics leaves no one immune and nothing sacred, write Shamila N. Chaudhary, a former director for Pakistan and Afghanistan on the National Security Council.

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July 27, 2018 at 11:09PM
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NPR News: Hot Weather Spells Trouble For Nuclear Power Plants

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Hot Weather Spells Trouble For Nuclear Power Plants
Multiple nuclear power facilities in Europe have reduced their electricity production because seawater, which is used to keep the reactors cool, has been warmer than usual.

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July 27, 2018 at 10:41PM
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NPR News: Hot Weather Spells Trouble For Nuclear Power Plants

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Hot Weather Spells Trouble For Nuclear Power Plants
Multiple nuclear power facilities in Europe have reduced their electricity production because seawater, which is used to keep the reactors cool, has been warmer than usual.

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at July 27, 2018 at 10:41PM
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NPR News: James Kirchick: Who Benefits From Unrestricted Free Speech?

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James Kirchick: Who Benefits From Unrestricted Free Speech?
When James Kirchick was in college, someone he found deeply offensive spoke on campus. Rather than protest, James attended the talk. He says free speech benefits everyone, especially the powerless.

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At July 27, 2018 at 08:32PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: How The Brain Helps You Sing Or Say What You Mean

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How The Brain Helps You Sing Or Say What You Mean
The richness of human vocal communication turns partly on our ability to control pitch, scientists say. Consider the difference you hear between "Let's eat, Grandma" and "Let's eat Grandma."

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at July 27, 2018 at 08:00PM
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NPR News: Watch Margo Price And Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Live

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Watch Margo Price And Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Live
A modern spin on traditional country and Afrobeat, these two artists join eight others for a day full of live performances from the XPoNential Music Festival.

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World Cafe At July 27, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: OPINION: U.S. And North Korea Have Made Progress. Here's What They Need To Keep It Up

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OPINION: U.S. And North Korea Have Made Progress. Here's What They Need To Keep It Up
North Korea's moves to return U.S. remains and dismantle sites are not meaningless. Now, the U.S. should take the denuclearization bull by the horns, writes a veteran U.S. negotiator with Pyongyang.

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July 27, 2018 at 07:01PM
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NPR News: Which Water Is Best For Health? Hint: Don't Discount The Tap

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Which Water Is Best For Health? Hint: Don't Discount The Tap
Scientists weigh in on whether Americans really need to pay for alkalinized, mineralized, or purified water from filters or bottles.

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July 27, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: Which Water Is Best For Health? Hint: Don't Discount The Tap

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Which Water Is Best For Health? Hint: Don't Discount The Tap
Scientists weigh in on whether Americans really need to pay for alkalinized, mineralized, or purified water from filters or bottles.

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at July 27, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: Virgin Galactic Space Plane Reaches New Heights In Test Flight

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Virgin Galactic Space Plane Reaches New Heights In Test Flight
Billionaire Richard Branson wants to be on the "first official flight" to see space as a tourist by the end of 2018. His company's latest test flight reached heights of more than 32 miles.

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at July 27, 2018 at 06:55PM
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NPR News: Roseanne Barr Tells Fox's Hannity Racist Tweet Was A Big Misunderstanding

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Roseanne Barr Tells Fox's Hannity Racist Tweet Was A Big Misunderstanding
The comedian appeared on Fox News pundit Sean Hannity's show Thursday, claiming the backlash over the widely-condemned tweet which led to ABC canceling her show was a misunderstanding.

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Opinion
July 27, 2018 at 02:01PM
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NPR News: Some Doctors, Patients Balk At Medicare's 'Flat Fee' Payment Proposal

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Some Doctors, Patients Balk At Medicare's 'Flat Fee' Payment Proposal
The Trump administration says its plan to overhaul the way Medicare pays doctors will save physicians time and paperwork. But critics worry the changes will hurt patients' care and doctors' income.

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July 27, 2018 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Some Doctors, Patients Balk At Medicare's 'Flat Fee' Payment Proposal

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Some Doctors, Patients Balk At Medicare's 'Flat Fee' Payment Proposal
The Trump administration says its plan to overhaul the way Medicare pays doctors will save physicians time and paperwork. But critics worry the changes will hurt patients' care and doctors' income.

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July 27, 2018 at 04:00PM
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Taking Marriage Class at Guantánamo

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While imprisoned for 14 years, a young Yemeni man learns about love from a fellow detainee — and an iguana.
Marriages, Women and Girls, Single Persons, Love (Emotion)
July 27, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Wyoming Gives 22 Winners The Chance To Hunt Grizzlies — Or Not

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Wyoming Gives 22 Winners The Chance To Hunt Grizzlies — Or Not
A whopping 7,000 people vied for the chance to hunt Wyoming grizzly bears for the first time in 44 years. Many entrants in the permit lottery said if they won, they would sit out the hunt.

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July 27, 2018 at 06:11AM
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NPR News: Celestial Lineup Makes For A Very Bright Mars

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Celestial Lineup Makes For A Very Bright Mars
Mars, Earth and the sun have lined up, a celestial orientation known as opposition. This is particular opposition occurs at a time when the orbit of Mars takes it closest to the sun.

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at July 27, 2018 at 04:03AM
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NPR News: Heavy Weapons Training May Cause Brain Injuries, But The VA Doesn't Cover It

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Heavy Weapons Training May Cause Brain Injuries, But The VA Doesn't Cover It
The Department of Veterans Affairs is trying to figure out how to deal with veterans who may have brain damage from firing powerful weapons.

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at July 27, 2018 at 03:15AM
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NPR News: What The Trump Administration Has Proposed To Change In The Endangered Species Act

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What The Trump Administration Has Proposed To Change In The Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration wants to roll back some rules for endangered species. Environmentalists say it could mean more species go extinct.

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July 27, 2018 at 03:15AM
Environment
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NPR News: Photos Of Villagers 'Dreaming' Of Food Sparks Outrage Across India

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Photos Of Villagers 'Dreaming' Of Food Sparks Outrage Across India
Indians are calling a series of photos depicting villagers in front of a table of fake food unethical and insensitive. The photos were featured on World Press Photo Foundation's Instagram this week.

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Children's Health
July 27, 2018 at 02:03AM
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NPR News: Watch The Lone Bellow And Bermuda Triangle Perform Live

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Watch The Lone Bellow And Bermuda Triangle Perform Live
Representing Brooklyn and Nashville, these trio's go back to back, capping off the live webcast from day one of the 2018 XPoNential Music Festival.

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World Cafe At July 27, 2018 at 01:59AM
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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: A Plan For Affordable Gender-Confirmation Surgery Goes Awry

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Bill Of The Month: A Plan For Affordable Gender-Confirmation Surgery Goes Awry
A young grad student worked out a way to pay for life-changing gender-confirmation surgery. But she still had to fight to resolve a billing discrepancy that ran into the tens of thousands of dollars.

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July 26, 2018 at 11:04PM
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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: A Plan For Affordable Gender-Confirmation Surgery Goes Awry

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Bill Of The Month: A Plan For Affordable Gender-Confirmation Surgery Goes Awry
A young grad student worked out a way to pay for life-changing gender-confirmation surgery. But she still had to fight to resolve a billing discrepancy that ran into the tens of thousands of dollars.

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July 26, 2018 at 11:04PM
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Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 7, 2018

I Came Out to My Family, and It Went Great. Except for My Brother

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He has been privately and publicly cruel about my sexuality. What to do?
Customs, Etiquette and Manners, Cancer, Homosexuality and Bisexuality
July 26, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Huge Flood From Failed Dam In Laos Has Now Spread To Cambodia

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Huge Flood From Failed Dam In Laos Has Now Spread To Cambodia
The flood has killed at least 27 people in Laos. In Cambodia, the Sekong River rose to nearly 12 meters (almost 40 feet) on Thursday – a height that flooded 17 villages.

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July 26, 2018 at 09:01PM
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NPR News: Watch Live Performances From XPoNential Music Festival This Weekend

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Watch Live Performances From XPoNential Music Festival This Weekend
Watch Josh Ritter, Bermuda Triangle, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force and many more perform live on the Camden Waterfront starting Friday at 4 p.m. ET.

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World Cafe At July 26, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: With Spanish Classes, Vet Schools Aim To Break Down Barriers With Farmworkers

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With Spanish Classes, Vet Schools Aim To Break Down Barriers With Farmworkers
Because many farmworkers speak Spanish, veterinarian schools are pushing to open the lines of communication and ensure accurate medical care by producing more bilingual graduates.

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At July 26, 2018 at 07:02PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Students Argue Literacy Is A Right In Lawsuit

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Students Argue Literacy Is A Right In Lawsuit
A group of students from Detroit filed a lawsuit in 2016 against the state of Michigan, claiming bad schools prevented them from learning to read. Noel King talks with their lawyer Mark Rosenbaum.

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At July 26, 2018 at 04:15PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: What Friday's Extra-Long Lunar Eclipse Can Tell Us About The Earth

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What Friday's Extra-Long Lunar Eclipse Can Tell Us About The Earth
The moon will turn orange or even red. And the eclipse — expected to be the longest this century — will be best to see in eastern and southern Africa, the Middle East, eastern Europe and south Asia.

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at July 26, 2018 at 04:32AM
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Men Are Panicking About Their Sperm Count

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A study suggests that sperm counts have been dropping for decades. Is this how the big dystopia begins? Silicon Valley is at hand to help men get their mojo back.
Sperm, Infertility, Testosterone
July 25, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: What Friday's Extra-Long Lunar Eclipse Can Tell Us About The Earth

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What Friday's Extra-Long Lunar Eclipse Can Tell Us About The Earth
The moon will turn orange or even red. And the eclipse — expected to be the longest this century — will be best to see in eastern and southern Africa, the Middle East, eastern Europe and south Asia.

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July 26, 2018 at 04:32AM
Environment
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Listen: Mike Colter Reads ‘Superheroes, Just for Each Other’

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The “Luke Cage” star recalls the heroic acts that partners routinely perform for each other on this week’s Modern Love podcast.
Marriages
July 25, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: OPINION: Trump Has Acted Foolishly On Iran. Let's Hope He Avoids War

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OPINION: Trump Has Acted Foolishly On Iran. Let's Hope He Avoids War
Right now, the best we can hope for is that the administration manages to muddle through and avoid a dangerous and unnecessary war, write former senior State Department officials.

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Opinion
July 26, 2018 at 03:19AM
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NPR News: Why 'Fact Checking' and 'Reality Check' Do Not Apply to Trump

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Why 'Fact Checking' and 'Reality Check' Do Not Apply to Trump
The moment when the president articulated his attitude with pithy perfection came when he told the Veterans of Foreign Wars that "what you're seeing and what you're reading is not what's happening."

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Opinion
July 26, 2018 at 12:15AM
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Thứ Tư, 25 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: Marines Who Fired Rocket Launchers Now Worry About Their Brains

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Marines Who Fired Rocket Launchers Now Worry About Their Brains
The military is trying to figure out whether troops can sustain brain injuries from firing certain powerful weapons. A pair of Marines who used to shoot these weapons think they already know.

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at July 25, 2018 at 11:47PM
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Men Are Freaking Out About Their Sperm

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A study suggests that sperm counts have been dropping for decades. Is this how the big dystopia begins? Probably not! Still, Silicon Valley is at hand to help men get their mojo back.
Infertility, Sperm, Testosterone
July 25, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Underground Lake Found On Mars Beneath A Mile of Ice

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Underground Lake Found On Mars Beneath A Mile of Ice
Scientists say they've found what appears to be a briny underground lake near the south pole on Mars a mile below the surface. It possible that some kind of microbial life once lived in the lake.

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at July 25, 2018 at 10:08PM
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NPR News: Students Seeking Equal Access To Education May Find Federal Help Harder To Come By

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Students Seeking Equal Access To Education May Find Federal Help Harder To Come By
The government changed the complaint process for families trying to improve the accessibility of schools, resolve racial discrimination and address other equal-access issues. A lawsuit has been filed.

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At July 25, 2018 at 09:22PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Food Writer Becomes A Butcher To Better Understand The Value Of Meat

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Food Writer Becomes A Butcher To Better Understand The Value Of Meat
Camas Davis wanted to learn about conscientious farming, slaughtering and eating, so she moved to France and became an apprentice at a small, family-run slaughterhouse. Her memoir is Killing it.

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at July 25, 2018 at 01:37AM
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Thứ Ba, 24 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: World Cafe Nashville: Sam Lewis And Birds Of Chicago

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World Cafe Nashville: Sam Lewis And Birds Of Chicago
Troubled by the divisiveness in America's social and political discourse, folk singer Sam Lewis and folk duo Birds of Chicago found themselves drawn toward poetic openness and humble idealism.

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World Cafe At July 24, 2018 at 11:06PM
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NPR News: 14,000-Year-Old Piece Of Bread Rewrites The History Of Baking And Farming

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14,000-Year-Old Piece Of Bread Rewrites The History Of Baking And Farming
Breadcrumbs found at an excavation in Jordan reveal that humans were baking thousands of years earlier than previously believed. It may have even prompted them to settle down and plant cereals.

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at July 24, 2018 at 10:57PM
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I’m Drowning in $100,000 of Debt. But Someone Wants to Help.

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A reader and her brother are slowly paying off their student loans. Should they accept a generous offer from their father’s girlfriend?
Student Loans
July 24, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Markets Punish Behavior That Reflects A CEO's Lack Of Integrity

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Markets Punish Behavior That Reflects A CEO's Lack Of Integrity
A recent study finds companies whose CEOs committed a personal indiscretion — such as infidelity, substance abuse and dishonesty — experienced a decline in shareholder value.

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at July 24, 2018 at 04:03PM
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NPR News: We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us

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We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us
The engineer views landfill as a living ecosystem, and the plastic that clogs it as a serious threat that crowds out life and never goes away. Can we eliminate the waste before it smothers us?

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July 24, 2018 at 04:03PM
Environment
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NPR News: We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us

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We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us
The engineer views landfill as a living ecosystem, and the plastic that clogs it as a serious threat that crowds out life and never goes away. Can we eliminate the waste before it smothers us?

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at July 24, 2018 at 04:03PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Hospitals Gear Up For New Diagnosis: Human Trafficking

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Hospitals Gear Up For New Diagnosis: Human Trafficking
Many people forced into labor or the sex trade seek medical help at some point, and health care workers are being trained to identify them and to offer assistance.

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July 24, 2018 at 04:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Hospitals Gear Up For New Diagnosis: Human Trafficking

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Hospitals Gear Up For New Diagnosis: Human Trafficking
Many people forced into labor or the sex trade seek medical help at some point, and health care workers are being trained to identify them and to offer assistance.

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July 24, 2018 at 04:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Diamond Company Plans To Move 200 Elephants From South Africa To Mozambique

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Diamond Company Plans To Move 200 Elephants From South Africa To Mozambique
De Beers Group said Monday that it is transporting them from an overcrowded reserve to "help secure their future."

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at July 24, 2018 at 06:09AM
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NPR News: Trying To Get Your First Job? There's A Class For That

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Trying To Get Your First Job? There's A Class For That
Didn't land an internship or job this summer? Maybe next school year you could try taking a class. Many courses help with your cover letter, resume and interview skills.

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At July 24, 2018 at 03:27AM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Shortage Of Large-Animal Vets Leaves Markets Vulnerable To Disease Outbreaks

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Shortage Of Large-Animal Vets Leaves Markets Vulnerable To Disease Outbreaks
Large-animal vets ensure the health of cows, pigs and horses, but they're also the first line of defense against diseases that can spread from animals to humans — so a shortage leaves producers, and global markets, vulnerable to devastating outbreaks.

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at July 24, 2018 at 04:32AM
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NPR News: Why A Drop Of 4 Degrees Made A Big Difference For A Garment Maker's Bottom Line

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Why A Drop Of 4 Degrees Made A Big Difference For A Garment Maker's Bottom Line
Clothing factories in India can get pretty hot. How does that affect worker productivity? Researchers looked to the lights and gained an unexpected insight.

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July 24, 2018 at 03:27AM
Environment
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Thứ Hai, 23 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: World Cafe Encore Week: Revisiting The Past Year Of Studio Sessions

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World Cafe Encore Week: Revisiting The Past Year Of Studio Sessions
Listen back to some of the best World Cafe interviews and performances of the past year including Courtney Barnett, David Crosby, Natalie Prass and many more.

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World Cafe At July 23, 2018 at 11:04PM
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NPR News: Pizza Physics: Why Brick Ovens Bake The Perfect Italian-Style Pie

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Pizza Physics: Why Brick Ovens Bake The Perfect Italian-Style Pie
Brick transfers heat to dough more slowly than steel, allowing both crust and toppings to simultaneously reach perfection. In a home oven, that balance is elusive — but you might be able to get close.

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at July 23, 2018 at 09:46PM
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NPR News: Hormone Levels Likely Influence A Woman's Risk Of Alzheimer's. But Exactly How?

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Hormone Levels Likely Influence A Woman's Risk Of Alzheimer's. But Exactly How?
Scientists are taking a second look at the idea that hormone replacement therapy could reduce a woman's risk of dementia. New research suggests the key may be in giving it at the right time.

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at July 23, 2018 at 08:01PM
Health & Science
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