Thứ Sáu, 31 tháng 5, 2019

NPR News: What's Doctor Burnout Costing America?

What's Doctor Burnout Costing America?
Doctors who feel burned out are more likely to cut back on hours or leave medical practice entirely. This costs hospitals and health care organizations billions each year, new research finds.

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May 31, 2019 at 10:07PM
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NPR News: What's Doctor Burnout Costing America?

What's Doctor Burnout Costing America?
Doctors who feel burned out are more likely to cut back on hours or leave medical practice entirely. This costs hospitals and health care organizations billions each year, new research finds.

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May 31, 2019 at 10:07PM
Health Care

NPR News: 'It's Never Done This': Arkansas River Keeps Flooding, Testing Levees And Patience

'It's Never Done This': Arkansas River Keeps Flooding, Testing Levees And Patience
The Arkansas River is rising well above its previous record, and it's forecast to stay that way for days. That's putting pressure on old levees, and making it hard for some residents to evacuate.

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May 31, 2019 at 09:06PM
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NPR News: 'It's Never Done This': Arkansas River Keeps Flooding, Testing Levees And Patience

'It's Never Done This': Arkansas River Keeps Flooding, Testing Levees And Patience
The Arkansas River is rising well above its previous record, and it's forecast to stay that way for days. That's putting pressure on old levees, and making it hard for some residents to evacuate.

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Health & Science

NPR News: Solving The Tech Industry's Ethics Problem Could Start In The Classroom

Solving The Tech Industry's Ethics Problem Could Start In The Classroom
Facebook, Google and other tech giants have been hit with problems they didn't anticipate their software creating. An MIT professor is teaching students that ethics is essential to their future work.

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At May 31, 2019 at 08:00PM
Categoty Education

NPR News: Watch Performances From WMOT Roots Radio's 895 Fest

Watch Performances From WMOT Roots Radio's 895 Fest
It's a celebration of WMOT Roots Radio's friends, neighbors, heroes and legends over two days, including sets by Rodney Crowell, The War & Treaty, Lillie Mae and more!

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World Cafe At May 31, 2019 at 07:01PM

NPR News: Richer Medicare Payments For Rural Hospitals Could Come At Urban Centers' Expense

Richer Medicare Payments For Rural Hospitals Could Come At Urban Centers' Expense
The administration's proposed adjustment to the wage index, a key factor used to set hospitals' Medicare payments, could help rural facilities while hurting those in cities.

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May 31, 2019 at 06:43PM
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NPR News: Richer Medicare Payments For Rural Hospitals Could Come At Urban Centers' Expense

Richer Medicare Payments For Rural Hospitals Could Come At Urban Centers' Expense
The administration's proposed adjustment to the wage index, a key factor used to set hospitals' Medicare payments, could help rural facilities while hurting those in cities.

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May 31, 2019 at 06:43PM
Health Care

NPR News: It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine ...

It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine ...
That was the fear last fall when Merck ended an agreement to supply its rotavirus vaccine at reduced price to West Africa. After NPR broke that story, the situation changed — for the good.

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Children's Health
May 31, 2019 at 06:13PM

NPR News: Rapper Lil Nas X Performs For Elementary School Children

Rapper Lil Nas X Performs For Elementary School Children
Lil Nas X was taken by surprise when he began his song "Old Town Road," and the kids started dancing and jumping — and basically took over.

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At May 31, 2019 at 05:30PM
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NPR News: Marathon Spelling Bee Ends With Historic 8 Co-Champions

Marathon Spelling Bee Ends With Historic 8 Co-Champions
The Scripps National Spelling Bee ends with a record eight co-champions. The eight finalists out-spelled 557 other contestants ranging in age from 7 to 15 over the course of three days.

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At May 31, 2019 at 04:01PM
Categoty Education

NPR News: News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine

News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine
Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.

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Children's Health
May 31, 2019 at 04:01PM

NPR News: Gov. Jay Inslee Says Washington State Is A 'Template For Success' For The U.S.

Gov. Jay Inslee Says Washington State Is A 'Template For Success' For The U.S.
Inslee says the policies he's enacted in his state on the environment, the economy and health care are the same progressive actions he'd take if elected president.

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May 31, 2019 at 04:01PM
Environment

NPR News: Scientists Know How Tornadoes Form, But They Are Nearly Impossible To Predict

Scientists Know How Tornadoes Form, But They Are Nearly Impossible To Predict
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Patrick Marsh, a meteorologist at NOAA's Storm Prediction Center, about why tornadoes are so difficult to predict.

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May 31, 2019 at 04:37AM
Environment

NPR News: Louisiana Governor Says He Plans To Sign Bill Restricting Most Abortions Into Law

Louisiana Governor Says He Plans To Sign Bill Restricting Most Abortions Into Law
Louisiana is the latest state where lawmakers have voted to ban most abortions with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. The state's Democratic governor says he will sign the bill into law.

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May 31, 2019 at 04:21AM
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NPR News: Louisiana Governor Says He Plans To Sign Bill Restricting Most Abortions Into Law

Louisiana Governor Says He Plans To Sign Bill Restricting Most Abortions Into Law
Louisiana is the latest state where lawmakers have voted to ban most abortions with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. The state's Democratic governor says he will sign the bill into law.

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May 31, 2019 at 04:21AM
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NPR News: The Regulations Allegedly Violated By The Last Clinic Offering Abortions In Missouri

The Regulations Allegedly Violated By The Last Clinic Offering Abortions In Missouri
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, about the investigation he is overseeing into Missouri's only abortion clinic.

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May 31, 2019 at 03:40AM
Health Care

NPR News: The Regulations Allegedly Violated By The Last Clinic Offering Abortions In Missouri

The Regulations Allegedly Violated By The Last Clinic Offering Abortions In Missouri
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, about the investigation he is overseeing into Missouri's only abortion clinic.

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May 31, 2019 at 03:40AM
Health Care

NPR News: Learning About The Holocaust Could Soon Be Mandatory In Oregon Thanks To This Friendship

Learning About The Holocaust Could Soon Be Mandatory In Oregon Thanks To This Friendship
Oregon public schools could soon be required to teach students about the Holocaust starting in the 2020-2021 school year thanks to an unlikely friendship between a Holocaust survivor and a young girl.

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At May 31, 2019 at 03:31AM
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NPR News: Scientists Genetically Modify Fungus To Kill Mosquitoes That Spread Malaria

Scientists Genetically Modify Fungus To Kill Mosquitoes That Spread Malaria
The modified fungus produces spider toxin that rapidly kills mosquitoes, raising hopes for a new weapon to fight a disease that sickens millions. But not everyone is convinced.

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Children's Health
May 31, 2019 at 01:04AM

NPR News: Scientists Genetically Modify Fungus To Kill Mosquitoes That Spread Malaria

Scientists Genetically Modify Fungus To Kill Mosquitoes That Spread Malaria
The modified fungus produces spider toxin that rapidly kills mosquitoes, raising hopes for a new weapon to fight a disease that sickens millions. But not everyone is convinced.

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NPR News: Penny & Sparrow Takes A Romantic Look At Reincarnation

Penny & Sparrow Takes A Romantic Look At Reincarnation
Penny & Sparrow's latest single "Don't Wanna Be Without Ya" promises someone close to you that no matter what form you take in the next life, I want to be a part of it.

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World Cafe At May 30, 2019 at 07:00PM

NPR News: Oregon's Cap On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Opposed By Groups On Both Sides

Oregon's Cap On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Opposed By Groups On Both Sides
Oregon wants to reduce carbon emissions by adopting a cap-and-trade system, which would raise the cost of fossil fuels. But critics complain that the idea is poorly conceived.

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May 30, 2019 at 06:22PM
Environment

NPR News: Old Fight, New Front: AIDS Activists Want Lower Drug Prices. Now!

Old Fight, New Front: AIDS Activists Want Lower Drug Prices. Now!
In the 1980s, ACT UP demanded action from the U.S. government and got results with drama. AIDS activists today have fresh tactics for their new goal: a more affordable HIV prevention pill.

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May 30, 2019 at 04:00PM
Health Care

NPR News: Safe Or Scary? The Shifting Reputation Of Glyphosate, AKA Roundup

Safe Or Scary? The Shifting Reputation Of Glyphosate, AKA Roundup
The world's most widely used weed killer was once seen as one of the safest pesticides. Now it is blamed for causing cancer. Yet the scientific evidence remains disputed.

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May 30, 2019 at 04:00PM
Environment

NPR News: A Sea Of Sagebrush Disappears, Making Way For Fire-Prone Cheatgrass

A Sea Of Sagebrush Disappears, Making Way For Fire-Prone Cheatgrass
In the past two years more than 800,000 acres in Northern Nevada have burned. The traditional sagebrush rangeland is being replaced by cheatgrass that burns hotter and more frequently.

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May 30, 2019 at 04:00PM
Environment

NPR News: Safe Or Scary? The Shifting Reputation Of Glyphosate, AKA Roundup

Safe Or Scary? The Shifting Reputation Of Glyphosate, AKA Roundup
The world's most widely used weed killer was once seen as one of the safest pesticides. Now it is blamed for causing cancer. Yet the scientific evidence remains disputed.

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at May 30, 2019 at 04:00PM
Health & Science

NPR News: Old Fight, New Front: AIDS Activists Want Lower Drug Prices. Now!

Old Fight, New Front: AIDS Activists Want Lower Drug Prices. Now!
In the 1980s, ACT UP demanded action from the U.S. government and got results with drama. AIDS activists today have fresh tactics for their new goal: a more affordable HIV prevention pill.

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May 30, 2019 at 04:00PM
Health Care

NPR News: Teasing Kids About Their Weight May Make Them Gain More

Teasing Kids About Their Weight May Make Them Gain More
A long-term study finds that children who are bullied or shamed for their weight may gain more weight over time than peers who aren't teased.

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Children's Health
May 30, 2019 at 11:01AM

Jacki Weaver Reads ‘What Luck Means Now’


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On this week’s Modern Love podcast, the “Perpetual Grace, LTD” actress reads an essay about the relative nature of luck.
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May 29, 2019 at 07:00AM

NPR News: How Oklahoma Is Coping With Devastating Floods Across The State

How Oklahoma Is Coping With Devastating Floods Across The State
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Col. Christopher Hussin, of Army Corps of Engineers in Oklahoma, about the state's levee system and the threat it faces from historic flooding.

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May 30, 2019 at 03:28AM
Environment

NPR News: Rain Keeps Falling In Oklahoma As State's Levees Are Tested

Rain Keeps Falling In Oklahoma As State's Levees Are Tested
A surge of floodwater is moving from Oklahoma and into Arkansas. The rain has been relentless the past month and swollen rivers and tributaries are overwhelming some cities.

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May 30, 2019 at 03:28AM
Environment

NPR News: Part 2: This Teen Planned A School Shooting. But Did He Break The Law?

Part 2: This Teen Planned A School Shooting. But Did He Break The Law?
The 2018 arrest of Vermont teenager Jack Sawyer raised some big legal questions. Among them: At what point does a thought — or even a plan — become a crime?

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At May 30, 2019 at 03:28AM
Categoty Education

NPR News: AIDS Activists Take On The High Price Of HIV Prevention Pill

AIDS Activists Take On The High Price Of HIV Prevention Pill
In the 1980s, AIDS activists demanded action from the U.S. government in a dramatic way, and got results. Now, they have a new goal: more affordable access to an HIV prevention pill.

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May 30, 2019 at 03:28AM
Health Care

NPR News: Rep. Seth Moulton Announces Mental Health Care Proposal By Sharing His Experience

Rep. Seth Moulton Announces Mental Health Care Proposal By Sharing His Experience
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Iraq veteran and presidential candidate, revealed at a campaign event Tuesday that he was treated for PTSD after his deployment and he continues to see a counselor monthly.

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May 30, 2019 at 03:28AM
Health Care

NPR News: AIDS Activists Take On The High Price Of HIV Prevention Pill

AIDS Activists Take On The High Price Of HIV Prevention Pill
In the 1980s, AIDS activists demanded action from the U.S. government in a dramatic way, and got results. Now, they have a new goal: more affordable access to an HIV prevention pill.

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May 30, 2019 at 03:28AM
Health Care

NPR News: Rep. Seth Moulton Announces Mental Health Care Proposal By Sharing His Experience

Rep. Seth Moulton Announces Mental Health Care Proposal By Sharing His Experience
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Iraq veteran and presidential candidate, revealed at a campaign event Tuesday that he was treated for PTSD after his deployment and he continues to see a counselor monthly.

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May 30, 2019 at 03:28AM
Health Care

NPR News: Cities Are Making Big Climate Promises. Keeping Them Can Be Tough

Cities Are Making Big Climate Promises. Keeping Them Can Be Tough
Dozens of cities have ambitious plans to get their electricity from clean or renewable sources. But those goals can clash with power providers, whose priority remains economics, not climate change.

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May 30, 2019 at 01:21AM
Environment

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NPR News: In Yemen Conflict, Some See A New Age Of Drone Warfare

In Yemen Conflict, Some See A New Age Of Drone Warfare
Iran has been developing drones for both itself and its proxies. In recent months those drones have been used for targeted assassinations, military strikes and to sew chaos in the region.

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at May 29, 2019 at 09:07PM
Health & Science

NPR News: Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors

Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors
More than half of Americans contacted about an overdue bill said it related to medical debt. Some consumer advocates say newly proposed limits on debt collectors don't do enough.

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May 29, 2019 at 05:00PM
Health Care

NPR News: Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors

Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors
More than half of Americans contacted about an overdue bill said it related to medical debt. Some consumer advocates say newly proposed limits on debt collectors don't do enough.

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May 29, 2019 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: After Paradise, Living With Fire Means Redefining Resilience

After Paradise, Living With Fire Means Redefining Resilience
Across the West, hundreds of communities are vulnerable to wildfires. But wildfire and recovery experts warn that the impulse to re-create what was there before disaster is misguided and dangerous.

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May 29, 2019 at 04:00PM
Environment

NPR News: This Is The 92nd Year For The Scripps National Spelling Bee

This Is The 92nd Year For The Scripps National Spelling Bee
NPR's Noel King talks to Shalini Shankar, author of "Beeline: What Spelling Bees Reveal About Generation Z's New Path to Success," about the competitors in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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At May 29, 2019 at 04:00PM
Categoty Education

NPR News: College Students (And Their Parents) Face A Campus Mental Health 'Epidemic'

College Students (And Their Parents) Face A Campus Mental Health 'Epidemic'
Anthony Rostain and B. Janet Hibbs say college students today face an "inordinate amount of anxiety" — but parents can help their kids cope. Their book is The Stressed Years of Their Lives.

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Children's Health
May 29, 2019 at 01:44AM

NPR News: In Oklahoma, Tulsa Braces For More Flooding, Big Test Of The City's Levees

In Oklahoma, Tulsa Braces For More Flooding, Big Test Of The City's Levees
Record rainfall and flooding are causing all sorts of problems in Oklahoma. And more rain is predicted to make it even worse. In Tulsa, thousands of people have been evacuated.

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May 29, 2019 at 05:33AM
Environment

NPR News: Opinion: Brazil's Gruesome Prison Massacres Send A Dire Message

Opinion: Brazil's Gruesome Prison Massacres Send A Dire Message
Once again, Brazil's prisons are in the spotlight because of mass killings. The penitentiary system is badly understaffed, overcrowded and needs reforming, says security expert Robert Muggah.

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Opinion
May 29, 2019 at 05:06AM

NPR News: Michigan State President Dr. Samuel Stanley Jr. On His Plans For The University

Michigan State President Dr. Samuel Stanley Jr. On His Plans For The University
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with new Michigan State University President Dr. Samuel L. Stanley Jr. about taking over the university following the Larry Nassar abuse controversy.

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At May 29, 2019 at 04:51AM
Categoty Education

NPR News: Is 'Gaming Disorder' An Illness? The WHO Says Yes, Adding It To Its List Of Diseases

Is 'Gaming Disorder' An Illness? The WHO Says Yes, Adding It To Its List Of Diseases
For the first time, the World Health Organization will list "gaming disorder" as a behavioral addiction, a controversial move for some.

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NPR News: Is 'Gaming Disorder' An Illness? The WHO Says Yes, Adding It To Its List Of Diseases

Is 'Gaming Disorder' An Illness? The WHO Says Yes, Adding It To Its List Of Diseases
For the first time, the World Health Organization will list "gaming disorder" as a behavioral addiction, a controversial move for some.

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At May 29, 2019 at 04:48AM
Categoty Education

NPR News: Missouri Could Soon Be The Only U.S. State Without A Clinic That Provides Abortions

Missouri Could Soon Be The Only U.S. State Without A Clinic That Provides Abortions
Planned Parenthood says it might have to stop providing abortion services in Missouri. That would make Missouri the first state in the country without a clinic that performs abortions.

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May 29, 2019 at 04:18AM
Health Care

NPR News: Planned Parenthood President Reacts To Potential End Of Abortion Services In Missouri

Planned Parenthood President Reacts To Potential End Of Abortion Services In Missouri
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Leana Wen, president of Planned Parenthood about how Missouri could become the first state without a clinic providing abortions.

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May 29, 2019 at 04:18AM
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NPR News: Missouri Could Soon Be The Only U.S. State Without A Clinic That Provides Abortions

Missouri Could Soon Be The Only U.S. State Without A Clinic That Provides Abortions
Planned Parenthood says it might have to stop providing abortion services in Missouri. That would make Missouri the first state in the country without a clinic that performs abortions.

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May 29, 2019 at 04:18AM
Health Care

NPR News: Planned Parenthood President Reacts To Potential End Of Abortion Services In Missouri

Planned Parenthood President Reacts To Potential End Of Abortion Services In Missouri
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Leana Wen, president of Planned Parenthood about how Missouri could become the first state without a clinic providing abortions.

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May 29, 2019 at 04:18AM
Health Care

NPR News: Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma

Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma
For teens who've experienced childhood trauma, playing team sports may help them avoid depression and anxiety later in life. But the cost of teen sports puts them out of reach for many could benefit.

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Children's Health
May 29, 2019 at 03:43AM

NPR News: How Johnson & Johnson Ended Up At The Center Of A Trial In The Opioid Crisis

How Johnson & Johnson Ended Up At The Center Of A Trial In The Opioid Crisis
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Sara Randazzo about how Johnson & Johnson ended up at the center of the first big trial in the opioid crisis, which opened Tuesday.

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May 29, 2019 at 03:22AM
Health Care

NPR News: Opioid Epidemic Trial Against Johnson & Johnson Begins In Oklahoma

Opioid Epidemic Trial Against Johnson & Johnson Begins In Oklahoma
The first major trial against an opioid manufacturer began Tuesday in Oklahoma. The state is suing Johnson & Johnson for money to help treat addiction, arguing the epidemic became a public nuisance.

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May 29, 2019 at 03:22AM
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NPR News: How Johnson & Johnson Ended Up At The Center Of A Trial In The Opioid Crisis

How Johnson & Johnson Ended Up At The Center Of A Trial In The Opioid Crisis
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Sara Randazzo about how Johnson & Johnson ended up at the center of the first big trial in the opioid crisis, which opened Tuesday.

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May 29, 2019 at 03:22AM
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NPR News: Opioid Epidemic Trial Against Johnson & Johnson Begins In Oklahoma

Opioid Epidemic Trial Against Johnson & Johnson Begins In Oklahoma
The first major trial against an opioid manufacturer began Tuesday in Oklahoma. The state is suing Johnson & Johnson for money to help treat addiction, arguing the epidemic became a public nuisance.

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May 29, 2019 at 03:22AM
Health Care

NPR News: This Teen Planned A School Shooting. But Did He Break The Law?

This Teen Planned A School Shooting. But Did He Break The Law?
In 2018, Jack Sawyer told police he wanted to set a new record: highest death count for a school shooter. He was arrested, but the courts had to decide whether Sawyer's plan was even a crime.

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At May 29, 2019 at 03:06AM
Categoty Education

NPR News: College Students (And Their Parents) Face A Campus Mental Health 'Epidemic'

College Students (And Their Parents) Face A Campus Mental Health 'Epidemic'
Anthony Rostain and B. Janet Hibbs say college students today face an "inordinate amount of anxiety" — but parents can help their kids cope. Their book is The Stressed Years of Their Lives.

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At May 29, 2019 at 01:44AM
Categoty Education

NPR News: Bill Of The Month: $4,836 Charge For Laughing Gas During Childbirth Is No Joke

Bill Of The Month: $4,836 Charge For Laughing Gas During Childbirth Is No Joke
Nitrous oxide is making a comeback for pain relief during childbirth. But charges for the option vary from free at some hospitals to thousands of dollars at others.

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May 29, 2019 at 01:26AM
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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: $4,836 Charge For Laughing Gas During Childbirth Is No Joke

Bill Of The Month: $4,836 Charge For Laughing Gas During Childbirth Is No Joke
Nitrous oxide is making a comeback for pain relief during childbirth. But charges for the option vary from free at some hospitals to thousands of dollars at others.

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May 29, 2019 at 01:26AM
Health Care

NPR News: Snakebites And Kissing Bugs Among Surprise Items On World Health Agenda

Snakebites And Kissing Bugs Among Surprise Items On World Health Agenda
Unpredictable moments involved the cost of drugs, the fight against snakebites and kissing bugs ... and reproductive rights.

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May 29, 2019 at 01:21AM
Health Care

NPR News: Snakebites And Kissing Bugs Among Surprise Items On World Health Agenda

Snakebites And Kissing Bugs Among Surprise Items On World Health Agenda
Unpredictable moments involved the cost of drugs, the fight against snakebites and kissing bugs ... and reproductive rights.

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May 29, 2019 at 01:21AM
Health Care

NPR News: Cancer Drugs Approved Quickly Often Fail To Measure Up Later

Cancer Drugs Approved Quickly Often Fail To Measure Up Later
Regulators give many cancer drugs a fast track to market while requiring drugmakers to do more studies after approval. Researchers have found the follow-up studies frequently come up short.

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May 29, 2019 at 12:56AM
Health Care

NPR News: Cancer Drugs Approved Quickly Often Fail To Measure Up Later

Cancer Drugs Approved Quickly Often Fail To Measure Up Later
Regulators give many cancer drugs a fast track to market while requiring drugmakers to do more studies after approval. Researchers have found the follow-up studies frequently come up short.

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May 29, 2019 at 12:56AM
Health Care

NPR News: What Do You Wish You Knew While Paying Your Way Through College?

What Do You Wish You Knew While Paying Your Way Through College?
College students and recent grads: What tips would you give to other students footing the bill for college?

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At May 29, 2019 at 12:37AM
Categoty Education

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NPR News: 'Echo In The Canyon' Celebrates The Exchange Of Ideas That Has Reverberated Over Time

'Echo In The Canyon' Celebrates The Exchange Of Ideas That Has Reverberated Over Time
Jakob Dylan, Cat Power and Jade Castrinos perform songs from the new music documentary and concert film Echo In The Canyon.

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NPR News: After Tumult Over Nassar Scandal, Michigan State University Gets A New President

After Tumult Over Nassar Scandal, Michigan State University Gets A New President
Two former presidents of MSU have resigned since January 2018. Each were caught up in the trial and sentencing of former university sports doctor Larry Nassar, who sexually abused his female patients.

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At May 28, 2019 at 11:04PM
Categoty Education

NPR News: Instagramming Crowds Pack National Parks

Instagramming Crowds Pack National Parks
Social media is helping driving more people to visit national parks. While it's getting folks out there, it's also causing traffic jams and congestion in places valued for solitude and reflection.

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May 28, 2019 at 07:01PM
Environment

NPR News: Why It's Time To Think About Self-Driving Cars In Regards To Parking

Why It's Time To Think About Self-Driving Cars In Regards To Parking
Self-driving cars may be great for those who don't want to own a car or get behind the wheel, but they promise to be a nightmare for parking enforcement.

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Health & Science

NPR News: 10 Missouri Inmates Receive Associate Degrees From Washington University

10 Missouri Inmates Receive Associate Degrees From Washington University
Washington University in St. Louis graduated its first class of people serving prison terms, thanks to a partnership with Missouri Eastern Correctional Center.

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At May 28, 2019 at 04:00PM
Categoty Education

NPR News: 'American Soil' Is Increasingly Foreign Owned

'American Soil' Is Increasingly Foreign Owned
The number of acres of U.S. farmland held by foreign-owned investors has doubled in the past two decades, raising alarm bells in farming communities.

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May 28, 2019 at 03:17AM
Environment

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NPR News: Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?

Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?
Infants' Tylenol is the same strength as Children's Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.

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Children's Health
May 27, 2019 at 04:06PM

NPR News: Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?

Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?
Infants' Tylenol is the same strength as Children's Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.

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May 27, 2019 at 04:06PM
Health Care

NPR News: A Growing Number Of People Are Getting Pregnancy Care In Groups

A Growing Number Of People Are Getting Pregnancy Care In Groups
Group prenatal visits are catching on — they can save money and reduce the risk of premature births. For one couple, it turned out to be the best decision they made during their pregnancy.

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May 27, 2019 at 04:06PM
Health Care

NPR News: Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?

Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?
Infants' Tylenol is the same strength as Children's Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.

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May 27, 2019 at 04:06PM
Health Care

NPR News: A Growing Number Of People Are Getting Pregnancy Care In Groups

A Growing Number Of People Are Getting Pregnancy Care In Groups
Group prenatal visits are catching on — they can save money and reduce the risk of premature births. For one couple, it turned out to be the best decision they made during their pregnancy.

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May 27, 2019 at 04:06PM
Health Care

NPR News: For NPR Student Podcast Challenge, Many Students Tackle Climate Change

For NPR Student Podcast Challenge, Many Students Tackle Climate Change
This year, NPR challenged students across the country to make podcasts about anything. Hundreds of students took on one topic: climate change.

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May 27, 2019 at 04:06AM
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NPR News: For NPR Student Podcast Challenge, Many Students Tackle Climate Change

For NPR Student Podcast Challenge, Many Students Tackle Climate Change
This year, NPR challenged students across the country to make podcasts about anything. Hundreds of students took on one topic: climate change.

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At May 27, 2019 at 04:06AM
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NPR News: South Africa's Carbon Tax Set To Go Into Effect Next Week

South Africa's Carbon Tax Set To Go Into Effect Next Week
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the measure into law on Sunday. Some 40 countries have adopted various programs aimed at changing the price of carbon.

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May 27, 2019 at 01:22AM
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NPR News: How Office Temperature Affects Cognitive Performance

How Office Temperature Affects Cognitive Performance
Do you often hear your colleagues complain that your office is too cold? Tom Chang of the University of Southern California talks about a new study about temperature and cognitive performance.

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at May 26, 2019 at 07:31PM
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NPR News: What We (Don't) Talk About When We Talk About Porn

What We (Don't) Talk About When We Talk About Porn
Access to pornography is easier now than ever before. For many people, it's their first experience with sex. How is the fantasy of pornography affecting young people's ideas toward the reality of sex?

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At May 25, 2019 at 11:01PM
Categoty Education

NPR News: Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA

Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a proposal to end Obama-era rules protecting transgender people from discrimination in health care.

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May 25, 2019 at 04:02AM
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NPR News: Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA

Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a proposal to end Obama-era rules protecting transgender people from discrimination in health care.

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May 25, 2019 at 04:02AM
Health Care

NPR News: The Challenges Facing HBCU Campuses

The Challenges Facing HBCU Campuses
NPR's Scott Simon asks Morgan State University President David Wilson about the challenges historically black colleges and universities have accessing funding for facilities and infrastructure.

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At May 25, 2019 at 07:20PM
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NPR News: Hispanic Unemployment Has Hit Record Lows. But Does That Mean Progress?

Hispanic Unemployment Has Hit Record Lows. But Does That Mean Progress?
Latino joblessness has dipped to historic lows. But many economists are taking those numbers with caution: There's still a gaping wage difference with white workers.

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At May 25, 2019 at 07:20PM
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NPR News: Why Corned Beef Sandwiches — And The Rest Of The Universe — Exist

Why Corned Beef Sandwiches — And The Rest Of The Universe — Exist
Somehow, at the beginning of time, there was an imbalance of matter and antimatter. That's how all the stuff in the universe came about. Scientists think they may find an answer by studying neutrons.

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NPR News: Opinion: Want Another Dog, Kids? Let's 'Have That Conversation'

Opinion: Want Another Dog, Kids? Let's 'Have That Conversation'
"I think we should have that conversation" is this era's preferred non-answer for politicians trying to avoid tricky subjects, NPR's Scott Simon says.

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May 25, 2019 at 07:14PM

NPR News: Colorado Caps Insulin Co-Pays At $100 For Insured Residents

Colorado Caps Insulin Co-Pays At $100 For Insured Residents
A new law, signed by the governor earlier this week, is aimed at helping diabetics afford the lifesaving medication.

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May 25, 2019 at 05:03AM
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NPR News: Colorado Caps Insulin Co-Pays At $100 For Insured Residents

Colorado Caps Insulin Co-Pays At $100 For Insured Residents
A new law, signed by the governor earlier this week, is aimed at helping diabetics afford the lifesaving medication.

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May 25, 2019 at 05:03AM
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NPR News: Boston's Museum Of Fine Arts Under Scrutiny After Students Say They Were Racially Profiled

Boston's Museum Of Fine Arts Under Scrutiny After Students Say They Were Racially Profiled
On a seventh grade field trip to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, students and their teacher said they were racially profiled by museum staff, with some leaving the museum in tears.

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At May 25, 2019 at 04:24AM
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NPR News: Trump Administration's Proposed HHS Rule Would Redefine What 'Sex' Means

Trump Administration's Proposed HHS Rule Would Redefine What 'Sex' Means
The Health and Human Services Department has proposed to end Obama-era rules that protect transgender people from discrimination in health care. That could impact the Trump administration's plan to fight HIV.

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May 25, 2019 at 04:17AM
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NPR News: Trump Administration's Proposed HHS Rule Would Redefine What 'Sex' Means

Trump Administration's Proposed HHS Rule Would Redefine What 'Sex' Means
The Health and Human Services Department has proposed to end Obama-era rules that protect transgender people from discrimination in health care. That could impact the Trump administration's plan to fight HIV.

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May 25, 2019 at 04:17AM
Health Care

NPR News: Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA

Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a proposal to end Obama-era rules protecting transgender people from discrimination in health care.

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May 25, 2019 at 04:02AM
Health Care

NPR News: Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA

Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a proposal to end Obama-era rules protecting transgender people from discrimination in health care.

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May 25, 2019 at 04:02AM
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NPR News: At $2.125 Million, New Gene Therapy Is The Most Expensive Drug Ever

At $2.125 Million, New Gene Therapy Is The Most Expensive Drug Ever
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new gene therapy for a rare but devastating genetic disorder. The drugmaker says the cost is worth it because it's a one-time treatment that saves lives.

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NPR News: At $2.125 Million, New Gene Therapy Is The Most Expensive Drug Ever

At $2.125 Million, New Gene Therapy Is The Most Expensive Drug Ever
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new gene therapy for a rare but devastating genetic disorder. The drugmaker says the cost is worth it because it's a one-time treatment that saves lives.

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May 25, 2019 at 02:52AM

NPR News: 'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics

'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 May 25, 2019 at 12:32AM
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NPR News: Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender Patients

Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender Patients
A federal agency issued a proposed rule Friday that rolls back Obama-era protections for transgender patients. Advocates for transgender people say the rule leaves them vulnerable to discrimination.

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May 24, 2019 at 09:50PM
Health Care

NPR News: Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender Patients

Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender Patients
A federal agency issued a proposed rule Friday that rolls back Obama-era protections for transgender patients. Advocates for transgender people say the rule leaves them vulnerable to discrimination.

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May 24, 2019 at 09:50PM
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NPR News: OPINION: Why Ditching Processed Foods Won't Be Easy — The Barriers To Cooking From Scratch

OPINION: Why Ditching Processed Foods Won't Be Easy — The Barriers To Cooking From Scratch
Though a new study shows that eating unprocessed food is healthier, home-cooked meals require resources that food experts take for granted, such as money and time, the authors of a new book argue.

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May 24, 2019 at 06:00PM

NPR News: Botswana Lifts Its Ban On Elephant Hunting

Botswana Lifts Its Ban On Elephant Hunting
Fewer than 400 licenses will be granted annually, the government of Botswana said Thursday. Conservationists are decrying the decision as horrific and unethical.

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May 24, 2019 at 06:35AM
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NPR News: A Look At The Economics Of Ending A Pregnancy

A Look At The Economics Of Ending A Pregnancy
More states have adopted new restrictions on abortion in hopes the Supreme Court will revisit Roe vs. Wade. That could have profound effects on the economic prospects for women seeking abortions.

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May 24, 2019 at 04:47AM
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NPR News: A Look At The Economics Of Ending A Pregnancy

A Look At The Economics Of Ending A Pregnancy
More states have adopted new restrictions on abortion in hopes the Supreme Court will revisit Roe vs. Wade. That could have profound effects on the economic prospects for women seeking abortions.

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May 24, 2019 at 04:47AM
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NPR News: The 2019 Hurricane Season Will Be 'Near Normal.' But Normal Can Be Devastating

The 2019 Hurricane Season Will Be 'Near Normal.' But Normal Can Be Devastating
NOAA forecasts that two to four major hurricanes will form this year in the Atlantic. But even an average year can cause record-breaking damage, as storms get bigger and wetter.

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at May 24, 2019 at 04:13AM
Health & Science

My Miscarriage Cured My Fear of Childbirth


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It was a heartbreaking yet galvanizing preview of what the human body can endure — physically, emotionally and spiritually.
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May 23, 2019 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Disabled Woman Who Gave Birth At Care Facility May Have Been Impregnated Before

Disabled Woman Who Gave Birth At Care Facility May Have Been Impregnated Before
New medical documents filed on Wednesday say the woman was sexually assaulted multiple times. An exam after the birth of the child in December indicated she may have been pregnant before.

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May 24, 2019 at 02:00AM
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NPR News: Disabled Woman Who Gave Birth At Care Facility May Have Been Impregnated Before

Disabled Woman Who Gave Birth At Care Facility May Have Been Impregnated Before
New medical documents filed on Wednesday say the woman was sexually assaulted multiple times. An exam after the birth of the child in December indicated she may have been pregnant before.

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May 24, 2019 at 02:00AM
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NPR News: Senators Alexander and Murray Release Bipartisan Plan To Lower Health Costs

Senators Alexander and Murray Release Bipartisan Plan To Lower Health Costs
Bipartisan legislation, prepared by Sen. Lamar Alexander and Sen. Patty Murray, proposes plans to deal with surprise medical bills, prescription drug patents, price transparency and vaccine messaging.

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May 24, 2019 at 12:58AM
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NPR News: Senators Alexander and Murray Release Bipartisan Plan To Lower Health Costs

Senators Alexander and Murray Release Bipartisan Plan To Lower Health Costs
Bipartisan legislation, prepared by Sen. Lamar Alexander and Sen. Patty Murray, proposes plans to deal with surprise medical bills, prescription drug patents, price transparency and vaccine messaging.

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May 24, 2019 at 12:58AM
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Thứ Năm, 23 tháng 5, 2019

NPR News: Why Banning Plastic Grocery Bags Could Be A Bad Move

Why Banning Plastic Grocery Bags Could Be A Bad Move
Plastic bags are not biodegradable and can do great harms to wildlife. Cities and states across the country are banning plastic bags, but those bans may be having unintended consequences.

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May 23, 2019 at 04:02PM
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NPR News: Finding New Opportunity For Old Coal-Fired Power Plant Sites

Finding New Opportunity For Old Coal-Fired Power Plant Sites
Coal-fired power plants keep closing and communities around the country must decide what to do with those sites. Pennsylvania has a plan, aiming to create new jobs where the old ones have been lost.

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May 23, 2019 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Since The 1960s, Researchers Track Perry Preschool Project Participants

Since The 1960s, Researchers Track Perry Preschool Project Participants
For decades, researchers have followed the participants of a 1960's preschool program. They found a range of social and economic benefits, and not just for the participants in the program.

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at May 23, 2019 at 04:02PM
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