Thứ Hai, 31 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: Opioid Makers Face Wave of Lawsuits in 2019

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Opioid Makers Face Wave of Lawsuits in 2019
Opioid manufacturers and distributors will be defending themselves against cases brought by thousands of communities around the country.

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December 31, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Opioid Makers Face Wave of Lawsuits in 2019

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Opioid Makers Face Wave of Lawsuits in 2019
Opioid manufacturers and distributors will be defending themselves against cases brought by thousands of communities around the country.

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December 31, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Kansas Teen Set To Graduate High School And Finish Harvard Degree

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Kansas Teen Set To Graduate High School And Finish Harvard Degree
When Braxton Moral of Kansas was in third grade, his teacher told his parents that he was "really, really gifted." In May he'll graduate high school and days later pick up his undergraduate degree.

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At December 31, 2018 at 06:51PM
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NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

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How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.

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at December 31, 2018 at 05:04PM
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NPR News: When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive

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When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive
Adorable babies and cute puppies can make us happy. But researchers say their cuteness can be so overwhelming that it unleashes some ugly thoughts.

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at December 31, 2018 at 05:02PM
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NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

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How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.

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Children's Health
December 31, 2018 at 05:04PM
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NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

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How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.

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December 31, 2018 at 05:04PM
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NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

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How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.

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December 31, 2018 at 05:04PM
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NPR News: Affordable Care Act Can Stay In Effect While Under Appeal, Judge Says

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Affordable Care Act Can Stay In Effect While Under Appeal, Judge Says
The federal judge in Texas issued a stay on the health care law more than two weeks after ruling it unconstitutional due to a recent elimination of a tax penalty on uninsured people.

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December 31, 2018 at 12:56PM
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NPR News: Affordable Care Act Can Stay In Effect While Under Appeal, Judge Says

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Affordable Care Act Can Stay In Effect While Under Appeal, Judge Says
The federal judge in Texas issued a stay on the health care law more than two weeks after ruling it unconstitutional due to a recent elimination of a tax penalty on uninsured people.

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December 31, 2018 at 12:56PM
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NPR News: House Democrats Form New 'Climate Crisis' Committee

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House Democrats Form New 'Climate Crisis' Committee
This past week Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi announced a new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Rep. Kathy Castor who will head up the committee in the new congress.

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December 31, 2018 at 05:32AM
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NPR News: Stolen Calculators, A Search Warrant, And 2 Memories Of What Happened

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Stolen Calculators, A Search Warrant, And 2 Memories Of What Happened
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Greg McKelvey and Andrew Halbert. McKelvey says his interactions with Halbert, a police officer detailed to his Oregon high school, deeply affected him.

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At December 31, 2018 at 03:48AM
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Chủ Nhật, 30 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died

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Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died
Nancy Grace Roman was a force at NASA. She was one of the first female executives at the space agency, the first chief of astronomy, and also known as the "mother" of the Hubble Space Telescope.

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at December 30, 2018 at 07:58PM
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NPR News: Opinion: It's Time To Put 'Woke' To Sleep

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Opinion: It's Time To Put 'Woke' To Sleep
As each year comes to a close, many of us look forward to what we'll take on in the coming 12 months, but for 2019 maybe it's better to leave some things behind, including the word "woke."

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Opinion
December 30, 2018 at 07:58PM
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NPR News: Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season

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Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season
The sighting is a glimmer of hope for a species that has seen a hard few years: 19 right whales died in 2017 and 2018, and not a single North American right whale calf was seen last season.

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at December 30, 2018 at 04:51AM
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NPR News: Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season

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Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season
The sighting is a glimmer of hope for a species that has seen a hard few years: 19 right whales died in 2017 and 2018, and not a single North American right whale calf was seen last season.

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December 30, 2018 at 04:51AM
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NPR News: Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert

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Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert
U.S. Geological Survey says it was of a 7.0 magnitude. No casualties have been reported. On Dec. 22, a tsunami, likely caused by the volcano Anak Krakatau, hit Indonesia and killed about 430 people.

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December 30, 2018 at 12:15AM
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NPR News: Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert

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Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert
U.S. Geological Survey says it was magnitude of 7.0. No casualties have been reported. On Dec. 22, a tsunami possibly caused by the volcano Anak Krakatau hit Indonesia and killed at least 430 people.

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at December 30, 2018 at 12:15AM
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Thứ Bảy, 29 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time

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Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time
NPR's Debbie Elliot speaks with Jordan Shapiro about his new book, "The New Childhood," which explains how children should engage with the digital technology around them.

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Children's Health
December 29, 2018 at 08:04PM
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NPR News: How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018

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How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Bloomberg energy reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about the Trump administration's moves to weaken environmental regulations this past year.

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NPR News: How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018

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How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Bloomberg energy reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about the Trump administration's moves to weaken environmental regulations this past year.

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December 29, 2018 at 08:04PM
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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

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How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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Children's Health
December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

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How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

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How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

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How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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at December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: Songs Public Radio Couldn't Stop Playing In 2018

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Heavy Rotation: Songs Public Radio Couldn't Stop Playing In 2018
Heavy Rotation has been your guide to the best music on public radio all year long. Now we look back on the top track from each month in 2018.

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NPR News: 16-Year-Old Set To Graduate From Kansas High School And Harvard University

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16-Year-Old Set To Graduate From Kansas High School And Harvard University
When he was about 11 years old, Braxton Moral started Harvard University's extension program. "I'm not any different; I just do a little thing on the side," he says.

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At December 29, 2018 at 06:35AM
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NPR News: Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'

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Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants, but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.

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December 29, 2018 at 02:13AM
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NPR News: Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'

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Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants, but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.

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at December 29, 2018 at 02:13AM
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NPR News: The Health Of The World In 2018, By The Numbers

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The Health Of The World In 2018, By The Numbers
There is cause for optimism — and for despair. One statistic is so distressing that the Red Cross calls it "a hideous milestone for the 21st century."

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Children's Health
December 29, 2018 at 02:04AM
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NPR News: Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018

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Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018
NPR's list of memorable visual stories includes coverage of the 2018 midterm election, migrant caravans, Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery and, of course, a musical insect invasion.

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At December 28, 2018 at 11:51PM
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NPR News: Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018

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Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018
NPR's list of memorable visual stories includes coverage of the 2018 midterm election, migrant caravans, Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery and, of course, a musical insect invasion.

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Thứ Sáu, 28 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: Determined To Seek An Education, Teenagers In Raqqa, Syria, Create Their Own School

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Determined To Seek An Education, Teenagers In Raqqa, Syria, Create Their Own School
With their city in ruins and little international help, a group of teenagers decided to take matters into their own hands. They recruited teachers, found a building and set up classes for themselves.

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At December 28, 2018 at 09:34PM
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NPR News: Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice

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Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice
After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.

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December 28, 2018 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice

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Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice
After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.

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December 28, 2018 at 05:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice

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Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice
After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.

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December 28, 2018 at 05:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year

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Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year
The turn of the year is a time when we set the old aside and welcomed the new into our lives. When one chapter ends, another begins.

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At December 28, 2018 at 05:25AM
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NPR News: 'WSJ' Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited

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'WSJ' Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Stephanie Armour about her investigation of how many psychiatric hospitals with troubling safety records continue to receive accreditation.

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December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM
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NPR News: 'WSJ' Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited

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'WSJ' Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Stephanie Armour about her investigation of how many psychiatric hospitals with troubling safety records continue to receive accreditation.

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December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM
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NPR News: The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology

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The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology
A Chinese scientist's claim that he'd created the first gene-edited babies rocked the world, raising big questions about whether the scientific world is capable of policing powerful new gene-editing techniques.

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at December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM
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NPR News: Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year

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Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year
The turn of the year is a time when we set the old aside and welcomed the new into our lives. When one chapter ends, another begins.

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at December 28, 2018 at 05:25AM
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NPR News: 2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)

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2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)
2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.

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December 28, 2018 at 05:24AM
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NPR News: 2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)

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2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)
2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.

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NPR News: Colorado Governor-Elect Pushes For 100 Percent Renewable Energy

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Colorado Governor-Elect Pushes For 100 Percent Renewable Energy
Colorado's incoming governor Jared Polis is among a number of state Democratic leaders pledging more action on climate as the Trump administration pulls back.

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December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM
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NPR News: Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps

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Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps
Medical fundraisers account for 1 in 3 of the website's campaigns and bring in more money than any other GoFundMe category. Americans' confidence they can afford health care is slipping, some say.

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December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM
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NPR News: Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps

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Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps
Medical fundraisers account for 1 in 3 of the website's campaigns and bring in more money than any other GoFundMe category. Americans' confidence they can afford health care is slipping, some say.

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December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM
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NPR News: Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

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Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.

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December 28, 2018 at 12:18AM
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NPR News: Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

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Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.

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December 28, 2018 at 12:18AM
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NPR News: Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

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Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.

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Thứ Năm, 27 tháng 12, 2018

The Ecstasy and the Agony of Being a Grandmother

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By ROBIN MARANTZ HENIG from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2SsF7Oc
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Becoming a grandmother was joyful and thrilling, but it was tempered by a stinging knowledge: that my grandchild’s life would unspool into a string of birthdays I will not live to see.
Pregnancy and Childbirth, Grandparents
December 27, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Small Modular Houses May Offer Alternatives To Older Adults

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Small Modular Houses May Offer Alternatives To Older Adults
The University of Southern Indiana is experimenting with small houses designed for the elderly to maintain independence. The school is considering building an inter-generational village.

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At December 27, 2018 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Examining The Link Between Climate And Weather

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Examining The Link Between Climate And Weather
2018 was a year when scientists ratcheted up their warnings about the effects of a warming climate on weather. And the weather itself showed that scientists' predictions are getting better.

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December 27, 2018 at 05:00PM
Environment
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Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers.

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Sports video games strive for realism by closely replicating real-life players, but digitally reproducing their tattoos has led to court fights over ownership rights.
Copyrights and Copyright Violations, Tattoos, Suits and Litigation (Civil)
December 27, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again

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Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again
The mountain erupted two days ago, triggering 1,000 mostly small tremors. At least ten people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged in Wednesday's quake.

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at December 27, 2018 at 05:37AM
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NPR News: Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again

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Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again
The mountain erupted two days ago, triggering 1,000 mostly small tremors. At least ten people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged in Wednesday's quake.

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December 27, 2018 at 05:37AM
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NPR News: What's Next For Tiny Satellites?

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What's Next For Tiny Satellites?
Two briefcase-sized satellites gave the control room of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in November what scientists had never been able to get before: real-time information about a spacecraft's landing.

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at December 27, 2018 at 04:06AM
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What We Look Like Now

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By ELIZABETH BRISTOW and EVE LYONS from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2SoLQbK
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The best photos of 2018 that captured fame, fortune, fashion, fantasy and garbage fires.
your-feed-photojournalism, your-feed-selfcare, your-feed-fashion, Photography, Fashion and Apparel, Models (Professional)
December 26, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: 'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics

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'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics
Author Michael Pollan experimented with mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelics while researching his latest book, How to Change Your Mind. Originally broadcast May 15, 2018.

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at December 27, 2018 at 01:47AM
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How Skin-Care Companies Are Tackling Issues Faced by Women of Color

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By BEE SHAPIRO from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2ESUpsr
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There are plenty of foundation shades on the market now, but women of varied skin tones often need different skin-care products, too.
Skin, Women and Girls, Race and Ethnicity
December 26, 2018 at 07:00AM
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Thứ Tư, 26 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: Executives In Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Deserve 5-Year Prison Terms, Prosecutors Say

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Executives In Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Deserve 5-Year Prison Terms, Prosecutors Say
Japanese prosecutors say three top TEPCO executives didn't do enough to protect the nuclear plant, despite being told in 2002 that the Fukushima facility was vulnerable to a tsunami.

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December 26, 2018 at 11:50PM
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Theaster Gates Is a Toast of the Fashion and Art Circuit

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By RUTH LA FERLA from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2Q35WpP
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During Art Basel for his latest exhibition, the artist talked style and race, and recalled his run-in with a surprisingly un-diva-like Naomi Campbell.
Art, Blacks
December 26, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Opinion: 5 Ways The U.S. Retreated From The World Stage Under Trump This Year

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Opinion: 5 Ways The U.S. Retreated From The World Stage Under Trump This Year
In 2018, the Trump administration made good on its promises to unwind long-standing U.S. commitments to guarantee global security and prosperity, writes Ted Piccone of the Brookings Institution.

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Opinion
December 26, 2018 at 10:23PM
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NPR News: There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map

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There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map
As drought has deepened across the West, much attention is paid to a colorful map that shows the hardest hit areas. The scientists who update the map each week face enormous pressure to get it right.

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at December 26, 2018 at 10:00PM
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NPR News: There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map

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There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map
As drought has deepened across the West, much attention is paid to a colorful map that shows the hardest hit areas. The scientists who update the map each week face enormous pressure to get it right.

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December 26, 2018 at 10:00PM
Environment
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NPR News: Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice

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Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission, which put a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s. Japan will allow commercial hunts for the first time in 30 years next July.

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December 26, 2018 at 08:41PM
Environment
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NPR News: Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice

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Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission, which put a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s. Japan will allow commercial hunts for the first time in 30 years next July.

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at December 26, 2018 at 08:41PM
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NPR News: Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor

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Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor
Chefs are turning to Fresh Impact Farms, located in an unassuming strip mall outside of Washington, D.C., when they want edible flowers, herbs, and greens that do more than just make a pretty plate.

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December 26, 2018 at 08:02PM
Environment
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NPR News: Insured, But Indebted: Couple Works 5 Jobs To Pay Off Medical Bills

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Insured, But Indebted: Couple Works 5 Jobs To Pay Off Medical Bills
Even after buying employer-provided health insurance, an Arizona couple incurred a mountain of medical debt since a new baby was born.

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December 26, 2018 at 06:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Insured, But Indebted: Couple Works 5 Jobs To Pay Off Medical Bills

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Insured, But Indebted: Couple Works 5 Jobs To Pay Off Medical Bills
Even after buying employer-provided health insurance, an Arizona couple incurred a mountain of medical debt since a new baby was born.

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December 26, 2018 at 06:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: The Most Viral Teaching Moments Of 2018

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The Most Viral Teaching Moments Of 2018
Teachers used social media this year to let the world into their classroom. What did we see? A lot of crying, hugging and learning.

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At December 26, 2018 at 06:00PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: 2018: A Big Year In Space

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2018: A Big Year In Space
This past year was a weird and eventful one for news from outer space. We saw everything from a red sports car being shot off the planet to a detailed new map of our Milky Way to a mysterious hole drilled in the International Space Station.

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at December 26, 2018 at 04:13AM
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘If You’re Reading This, Nick, I Love You’

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Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Love (Emotion), Modern Love (Times Column), Dating and Relationships
December 25, 2018 at 07:00AM
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Thứ Ba, 25 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors

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How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors
In late December, medical interns are halfway through their first year of hands-on work with patients. The holiday season marks a special challenge as these doctors take on more responsibility.

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December 25, 2018 at 08:02PM
Health Care
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NPR News: How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors

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How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors
In late December, medical interns are halfway through their first year of hands-on work with patients. The holiday season marks a special challenge as these doctors take on more responsibility.

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December 25, 2018 at 08:02PM
Health Care
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NPR News: So How Do You Teach Kids To Be Honest?

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So How Do You Teach Kids To Be Honest?
At St. Claret's School in India, snack time is time for an ethical decision. Students could toss a few coins in the box — or just take the food and walk away.

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At December 25, 2018 at 07:00PM
Categoty Education
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The Art of Giving Advice (and Saying Goodbye)

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In their final column, the Dear Sugars offer insight and advice on … giving it.
Children and Childhood, your-feed-selfcare, Therapy and Rehabilitation, Dating and Relationships
December 25, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: A Policy Knot Leaves Oklahomans From Marshall Islands Struggling To Get Health Care

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A Policy Knot Leaves Oklahomans From Marshall Islands Struggling To Get Health Care
Their former homeland was a U.S. testing site for nuclear bombs, but they can't get Medicare or Medicaid in Oklahoma. A resident of Enid, Okla., who was born in the islands is trying to change that.

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December 25, 2018 at 04:56PM
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NPR News: A Policy Knot Leaves Oklahomans From Marshall Islands Struggling To Get Health Care

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A Policy Knot Leaves Oklahomans From Marshall Islands Struggling To Get Health Care
Their former homeland was a U.S. testing site for nuclear bombs, but they can't get Medicare or Medicaid in Oklahoma. A resident of Enid, Okla., who was born in the islands is trying to change that.

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December 25, 2018 at 04:56PM
Health Care
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NPR News: After Other Options Fail, A Family Tries Medical Marijuana For Son With Autism

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After Other Options Fail, A Family Tries Medical Marijuana For Son With Autism
Rhode Island is among a growing number of states allowing children with autism to be treated with medical marijuana. The benefits are unproved and the full extent of the risks are unknown.

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Children's Health
December 25, 2018 at 04:54PM
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NPR News: How Houses Themselves Become Fuel For Wildfires

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How Houses Themselves Become Fuel For Wildfires
Wildfires destroyed thousands of homes across California this year. Fire scientists are discovering that most homes burn down from blowing embers, sometimes long after the the fire has passed.

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December 25, 2018 at 04:06AM
Environment
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NPR News: As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees

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As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees
About 40 percent of the Food and Drug Administration employees will go on unpaid leave starting Wednesday. The remaining staffers will respond to emergencies and continue work funded by user fees.

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December 25, 2018 at 03:44AM
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NPR News: As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees

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As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees
About 40 percent of the Food and Drug Administration employees will go on unpaid leave starting Wednesday. The remaining staffers will respond to emergencies and continue work funded by user fees.

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December 25, 2018 at 03:44AM
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NPR News: I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question.

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I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question.
I had gone home to rural Zimbabwe for the holiday. In the village shop, two skinny young boys came in to buy cooking oil and bread. They hoped to use any leftover change to buy treats.

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Opinion
December 25, 2018 at 02:39AM
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NPR News: I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question.

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I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question.
I had gone home to rural Zimbabwe for the holiday. In the village shop, two skinny young boys came in to buy cooking oil and bread. They hoped to use any leftover change to buy treats.

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Children's Health
December 25, 2018 at 02:39AM
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Thứ Hai, 24 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: Rescue Efforts Underway After Tsunami Hit Indonesia Without Warning

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Rescue Efforts Underway After Tsunami Hit Indonesia Without Warning
Warning systems failed to alert residents of danger when volcanic activity triggered a tsunami on Saturday. Hundreds died, and more than 11,000 people have been displaced on Java and Sumatra islands.

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December 24, 2018 at 10:44PM
Environment
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NPR News: To Save Their Endangered Language, 2 Cherokee Brothers Learn As They Teach

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To Save Their Endangered Language, 2 Cherokee Brothers Learn As They Teach
Jakeli and Micah Swimmer aren't fluent in their native Cherokee dialect, but it's an important part of their identity. "If we're not speaking Cherokee, then what are we?" Jakeli asks.

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At December 24, 2018 at 06:00PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

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If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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Children's Health
December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain

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Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain
A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.

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at December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

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If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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at December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

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If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM
Health Care
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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

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If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM
Health Care
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Chủ Nhật, 23 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive

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How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive
Hospitals are now financially rewarded by insurers for safety and efficacy — which often results in patients spending less time as inpatients.

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December 23, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive

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How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive
Hospitals are now financially rewarded by insurers for safety and efficacy — which often results in patients spending less time as inpatients.

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December 23, 2018 at 07:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: In 'Never Too Late,' Finally, A Guide For Adults Going To College

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In 'Never Too Late,' Finally, A Guide For Adults Going To College
There are hundreds of books about picking the best college. But let's face it: Most of them are written for high schoolers. A new book offers a roadmap for older students.

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At December 23, 2018 at 06:00PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: A World Cafe Holiday: Sharon Jones, Jack Johnson, Betty Wright And More

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A World Cafe Holiday: Sharon Jones, Jack Johnson, Betty Wright And More
This special edition of World Cafe features holiday performances from Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Jack Johnson, The Polyphonic Spree and more.

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World Cafe At December 23, 2018 at 12:39AM
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Thứ Bảy, 22 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: The Secret Fishing Habits Of Northwoods' Wolves

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The Secret Fishing Habits Of Northwoods' Wolves
Researchers in northern Minnesota have discovered that wolves have a much more varied diet than previously thought. They hunt deer, but also eat fish, beaver and blueberries.

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December 22, 2018 at 08:17PM
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NPR News: Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch

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Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch
A study found parachutes were no more effective than backpacks in preventing harm to people jumping from aircraft. The researchers' tongue-in-cheek experiment makes a deeper point about science.

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at December 22, 2018 at 08:01PM
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NPR News: Opinion: In Judge Sullivan's Courtroom, A Reminder Of American Values

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Opinion: In Judge Sullivan's Courtroom, A Reminder Of American Values
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the time he met U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan when he reported for jury duty. Simon says Judge Sullivan has a history of "independence and sense of duty."

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December 22, 2018 at 08:01PM
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Five Models Accuse Bruce Weber of Sexual Misconduct in New Lawsuit

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“We are confident that Mr. Weber will prevail against these false allegations,” said a lawyer for the photographer.
Suits and Litigation (Civil), Sexual Harassment, Models (Professional), your-feed-fashion
December 21, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow

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Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.

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at December 22, 2018 at 06:06AM
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NPR News: The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number

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The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number
The Mersenne prime was discovered by a computer in Ocala, Fla., on Dec. 7. Mathematicians have spent the past two weeks verifying the calculations.

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at December 22, 2018 at 04:30AM
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NPR News: Drones Deliver Vaccines On Island Nation Of Vanuatu

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Drones Deliver Vaccines On Island Nation Of Vanuatu
The test program could lead to drone-delivered vaccines for children in hard-to-reach places around the globe.

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Children's Health
December 22, 2018 at 02:17AM
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Thứ Sáu, 21 tháng 12, 2018

Your Vagina Is Terrific (and Everyone Else’s Opinions Still Are Not)

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One year ago I wrote about my vagina and men’s opinions of it. Things have not improved.
your-feed-selfcare, Women and Girls, Vagina, Sex
December 21, 2018 at 07:00AM
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How Diggy Simmons, the Son of Rev Run, Keeps It Real

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The 23-year-old is coming into his own with a new rap album, “Lighten Up,” and a recurring role on the ABC sitcom “grown-ish.”
Exercise, Rap and Hip-Hop
December 21, 2018 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: 10 World Cafe Quotes From 2018 That Still Resonate

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10 World Cafe Quotes From 2018 That Still Resonate
Sage advice from Rosanne Cash, a very David Byrne-ian one-liner and more: These are the quotes that stuck with World Cafe host Talia Schlanger this year.

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World Cafe At December 21, 2018 at 10:01PM
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NPR News: Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?

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Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?
Lucianne Walkowicz is all for space exploration, but says we shouldn't expect Mars to save us from a damaged Earth. She warns us not to lose sight of preserving the home we already have.

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at December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?

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Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?
Space is an extreme environment filled with radiation, and next to no oxygen. To survive there, Lisa Nip says humans are going to have to change themselves ... genetically.

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at December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM
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NPR News: Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?

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Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?
Stephen Petranek says, in the next decade, we will send humans to colonize Mars. He lays out the technology--from water-extraction to bricks made of Martian soil--that'll make life possible there.

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at December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM
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NPR News: James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?

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James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?
Earth may not be the only place in our solar system with life, says James Green. New data shows life might have existed on Mars, and could exist now. But what does that mean for us on Earth?

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at December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM
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NPR News: Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?

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Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?
Lucianne Walkowicz is all for space exploration, but says we shouldn't expect Mars to save us from a damaged Earth. She warns us not to lose sight of preserving the home we already have.

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December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM
Environment
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NPR News: Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression

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Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression
Research suggests the winter blues are triggered by specialized light-sensing cells in the retina that communicate directly with brain areas involved in mood.

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at December 21, 2018 at 05:03PM
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NPR News: Short-Term Health Plans Boost Profits For Brokers And Insurers

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Short-Term Health Plans Boost Profits For Brokers And Insurers
Trump administration efforts to undo Obama-era health insurance rules have helped increase sales of limited health plans that cost consumers less than traditional coverage.

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December 21, 2018 at 04:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Short-Term Health Plans Boost Profits For Brokers And Insurers

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Short-Term Health Plans Boost Profits For Brokers And Insurers
Trump administration efforts to undo Obama-era health insurance rules have helped increase sales of limited health plans that cost consumers less than traditional coverage.

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December 21, 2018 at 04:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Altria Buys 35 Percent Stake In E-Cigarette Maker Juul

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Altria Buys 35 Percent Stake In E-Cigarette Maker Juul
The $12.8 billion deal gives the parent company of Philip Morris a way to hedge its bets as U.S. cigarette smoking declines. And it gives Juul a powerful partner as it faces scrutiny over teen vaping.

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Children's Health
December 21, 2018 at 06:18AM
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NPR News: Trump Administration Takes Next Step Toward Oil Lease Sales In Arctic Refuge

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Trump Administration Takes Next Step Toward Oil Lease Sales In Arctic Refuge
The Trump administration has taken another step toward selling leases to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

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December 21, 2018 at 05:21AM
Environment
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