Chủ Nhật, 30 tháng 6, 2019

NPR News: Scientists Study Human Cancer Genes In Plants

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Scientists Study Human Cancer Genes In Plants
There are human cancer genes in plants. Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee are studying what they and other human genes are doing there.

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at June 30, 2019 at 07:12PM
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NPR News: A History Of School Busing

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A History Of School Busing
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Matt Delmont, professor of history at Dartmouth College, about the history of busing and how it affects school segregation to this date.

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At June 30, 2019 at 07:12PM
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NPR News: At Your Wits' End With A Screen-Obsessed Kid? Read This

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At Your Wits' End With A Screen-Obsessed Kid? Read This
NPR's Life Kit sent a parenting expert to help a family cope with its kids' device fixation. They learned that setting media boundaries means more than limiting the time they spend on screens.

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At June 30, 2019 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Politicians, Government Agencies Feud Over Payouts Tied To Opioid Epidemic

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Politicians, Government Agencies Feud Over Payouts Tied To Opioid Epidemic
Drug companies are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to end lawsuits tied to the opioid epidemic. As payouts grow, government leaders are fighting over where the money should go.

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June 30, 2019 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: Politicians, Government Agencies Feud Over Payouts Tied To Opioid Epidemic

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Politicians, Government Agencies Feud Over Payouts Tied To Opioid Epidemic
Drug companies are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to end lawsuits tied to the opioid epidemic. As payouts grow, government leaders are fighting over where the money should go.

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June 30, 2019 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: OPINION: Being Hungry In America Is Hard Work. Food Banks Need Your Help

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OPINION: Being Hungry In America Is Hard Work. Food Banks Need Your Help
Even with visits to the local pantry, many families struggle to get enough to eat, as writer Tamara Gane knows first-hand. Food banks say rethinking our donations could help them stretch their money.

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June 30, 2019 at 06:00PM
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Thứ Bảy, 29 tháng 6, 2019

NPR News: North Carolina Tries To Clean Up Its Electricity

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North Carolina Tries To Clean Up Its Electricity
North Carolina's governor is promising to quickly cut greenhouse emissions but will need to convince Duke Energy, the state's dominant utility, to abandon coal and gas in favor of solar and wind.

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at June 29, 2019 at 07:49PM
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NPR News: Tesla Led The Charge, But More Premium Electric Vehicles Are Arriving

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Tesla Led The Charge, But More Premium Electric Vehicles Are Arriving
With new offerings from Audi, Jaguar and Porsche, Tesla is no longer the only game in town for people looking to drop big bucks on a high-performance electric vehicle.

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June 29, 2019 at 08:00PM
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NPR News: North Carolina Tries To Clean Up Its Electricity

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North Carolina Tries To Clean Up Its Electricity
North Carolina's governor is promising to quickly cut greenhouse emissions but will need to convince Duke Energy, the state's dominant utility, to abandon coal and gas in favor of solar and wind.

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June 29, 2019 at 07:49PM
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NPR News: Have Cancer, Must Travel: Patients Left In Lurch After Town's Hospital Closes

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Have Cancer, Must Travel: Patients Left In Lurch After Town's Hospital Closes
As the rural town of Fort Scott, Kan., grapples with the closure of its hospital, cancer patients bear a heavy burden. They now have to go elsewhere for treatments they used to get locally.

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June 29, 2019 at 07:03PM
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NPR News: Democrats Try To Distinguish Themselves On Health Care

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Democrats Try To Distinguish Themselves On Health Care
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News about the Democratic presidential candidates' health care policies.

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June 29, 2019 at 07:03PM
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NPR News: Have Cancer, Must Travel: Patients Left In Lurch After Town's Hospital Closes

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Have Cancer, Must Travel: Patients Left In Lurch After Town's Hospital Closes
As the rural town of Fort Scott, Kan., grapples with the closure of its hospital, cancer patients bear a heavy burden. They now have to go elsewhere for treatments they used to get locally.

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June 29, 2019 at 07:03PM
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NPR News: Democrats Try To Distinguish Themselves On Health Care

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Democrats Try To Distinguish Themselves On Health Care
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News about the Democratic presidential candidates' health care policies.

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June 29, 2019 at 07:03PM
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NPR News: Venezuela's Teachers And Students Skip School For Survival

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Venezuela's Teachers And Students Skip School For Survival
Amid Venezuela's catastrophic economic meltdown, education experts say that it's getting much harder for children to get a good grasp of history, geography and their ABCs.

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At June 29, 2019 at 07:01PM
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‘Paris Is Burning’ Goes Global

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Nearly 30 years after the seminal documentary on ballroom culture, underground queer dance competitions are an international phenomenon.
Dancing, Blacks
June 29, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: France Suffers Through Hottest Day In Its History — 113 Fahrenheit

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France Suffers Through Hottest Day In Its History — 113 Fahrenheit
It comes as much of Europe, including Spain and Germany, sees record-breaking temperatures.

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at June 29, 2019 at 04:20AM
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NPR News: France Suffers Through Hottest Day In Its History — 113 Fahrenheit

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France Suffers Through Hottest Day In Its History — 113 Fahrenheit
It comes as much of Europe, including Spain and Germany, sees record-breaking temperatures.

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June 29, 2019 at 04:20AM
Environment
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NPR News: Get A Glimpse: Total Solar Eclipse Set To Pass Over South Pacific, South America

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Get A Glimpse: Total Solar Eclipse Set To Pass Over South Pacific, South America
The eclipse will happen on July 2. The path of totality cuts across much of the south Pacific Ocean as well as Argentina and Chile — including a telescope that is one the world's largest.

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at June 29, 2019 at 02:21AM
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NPR News: Astronomers Collect 40,000 Used Eclipse Glasses In U.S. For People In South America

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Astronomers Collect 40,000 Used Eclipse Glasses In U.S. For People In South America
"We were contacted by people all over the country who said, 'We'd like to collect glasses for you, how do we become a collection center?' " says Mike Simmons, president of Astronomers Without Borders.

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at June 29, 2019 at 02:10AM
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NPR News: Biden Defends Civil Rights Record After Harris Blasted Him Over Segregation, Busing

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Biden Defends Civil Rights Record After Harris Blasted Him Over Segregation, Busing
At the Rainbow PUSH Coalition conference in Chicago, the former vice president said he "never opposed voluntary busing" — though he did oppose mandatory busing policy.

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At June 29, 2019 at 01:46AM
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Thứ Sáu, 28 tháng 6, 2019

NPR News: The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)

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The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)
Some say the glass of 2019 is half empty; others say it's half full. We say, "Wow, we've had some incredible artists perform so far this year."

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NPR News: Did You Take Out Student Loans For A Degree You Never Finished?

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Did You Take Out Student Loans For A Degree You Never Finished?
Millions of people are paying back student loans for a degree they never got. If this sounds like you, we want to hear about your experiences.

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At June 28, 2019 at 11:37PM
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Is Marianne Williamson a Fringe Candidate? Or a Likely One?

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After Donald Trump, what should a president be, anyway?
Politics and Government, Reparations, your-feed-fashion, your-feed-selfcare, Debates (Political), Presidential Election of 2020
June 28, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Algorithmic Intelligence Has Gotten So Smart, It's Easy To Forget It's Artificial

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Algorithmic Intelligence Has Gotten So Smart, It's Easy To Forget It's Artificial
Artificial intelligence becomes hard to ignore when it starts taking over tasks that used to require human judgment — such as winnowing job applications or prioritizing stories in a news feed.

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Opinion
June 28, 2019 at 10:42PM
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NPR News: FBI Urges Universities To Monitor Some Chinese Students And Scholars In The U.S.

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FBI Urges Universities To Monitor Some Chinese Students And Scholars In The U.S.
As suspicion toward China spreads to academia, the FBI has advised at least 10 U.S. universities to monitor academics associated with certain Chinese institutions.

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At June 28, 2019 at 09:16PM
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NPR News: NASA Will Send A Drone To Buzz Around Saturn's Largest Moon

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NASA Will Send A Drone To Buzz Around Saturn's Largest Moon
The space agency wants to learn more about Titan, an icy body that fascinates scientists because of its similarity to Earth.

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at June 28, 2019 at 04:45AM
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NPR News: A Tennessee Hospital Sues Its Own Employees When They Can't Pay Their Medical Bills

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A Tennessee Hospital Sues Its Own Employees When They Can't Pay Their Medical Bills
A nonprofit hospital network in Memphis takes its own workers to court for unpaid medical bills. Some of them earn as little as $12.25/hour, but still see their wages garnished by their employer.

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June 28, 2019 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: A Tennessee Hospital Sues Its Own Employees When They Can't Pay Their Medical Bills

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A Tennessee Hospital Sues Its Own Employees When They Can't Pay Their Medical Bills
A nonprofit hospital network in Memphis takes its own workers to court for unpaid medical bills. Some of them earn as little as $12.25/hour, but still see their wages garnished by their employer.

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June 28, 2019 at 06:00PM
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For a ‘Saturday Night Live’ Writer, a Permanent Musical Guest

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The Swedish rapper Rebin Shah, a.k.a. Rebstar, and Megan Callahan were married in a low-key ceremony in Tarrytown, N.Y.
Weddings and Engagements
June 28, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Hidden Brain: How Private Prisons Affect Sentencing

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Hidden Brain: How Private Prisons Affect Sentencing
In many states, convicted criminals are being housed in private prisons. New research finds that when a private prison opens, the length of criminal sentences modestly increases.

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at June 28, 2019 at 04:01PM
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Gay, Cuban and in Love

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This week on El Espace: An exhibition in Miami looks back on the city’s queer history, Latinx creators discuss their work and more.
Spanish Language, Women and Girls, Culture (Arts), Homosexuality and Bisexuality
June 28, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Veggie Surprise: Teeth Of Ancient Crocs Reveal Some Likely Ate Plants

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Veggie Surprise: Teeth Of Ancient Crocs Reveal Some Likely Ate Plants
What do you imagine an ancient croc snacking on? Maybe a fish or a bird? For some relatives of modern crocodiles, a safer guess would be a big bunch of flowers.

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at June 28, 2019 at 05:14AM
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NPR News: Opinion: Don't Let U.S.-India Trade Differences Escalate Into A Trade War

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Opinion: Don't Let U.S.-India Trade Differences Escalate Into A Trade War
President Trump will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20. Trade tensions threaten to overshadow progress in strategic ties, former State Department official Alyssa Ayres writes.

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June 28, 2019 at 12:48AM
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Thứ Năm, 27 tháng 6, 2019

NPR News: Key Florida Republicans Now Say Yes To Clean Needles For Drug Users

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Key Florida Republicans Now Say Yes To Clean Needles For Drug Users
Florida has struggled for years with opioid overdoses — and the highest rate of HIV infection in the U.S. Lawmakers now hope needle exchanges and a "harm reduction" approach could help save lives.

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June 27, 2019 at 10:21PM
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NPR News: Key Florida Republicans Now Say Yes To Clean Needles For Drug Users

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Key Florida Republicans Now Say Yes To Clean Needles For Drug Users
Florida has struggled for years with opioid overdoses — and the highest rate of HIV infection in the U.S. Lawmakers now hope needle exchanges and a "harm reduction" approach could help save lives.

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June 27, 2019 at 10:21PM
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NPR News: Democratic Presidential Contenders Propose Free College And Student Loan Forgiveness

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Democratic Presidential Contenders Propose Free College And Student Loan Forgiveness
Democratic presidential candidates want to see who can be the most generous when it comes to alleviating higher education costs. Sen. Bernie Sanders aims to cancel $1.6 trillion in student loan debt.

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At June 27, 2019 at 09:41PM
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NPR News: Democrats Debate Health Care And Other Issues At Miami Forum

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Democrats Debate Health Care And Other Issues At Miami Forum
At the Democratic debate, one issue where there were clear differences was where the Democratic presidential contenders stood on health care.

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June 27, 2019 at 06:20PM
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NPR News: Democrats Debate Health Care And Other Issues At Miami Forum

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Democrats Debate Health Care And Other Issues At Miami Forum
At the Democratic debate, one issue where there were clear differences was where the Democratic presidential contenders stood on health care.

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June 27, 2019 at 06:20PM
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Screen Actors Celebrate Pride. Yachtswomen Are Proud, Too.

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SAG-Aftra hosts a pride dinner at Club Cumming. And “Maiden,” a documentary about an all-female sailing crew, premieres in Manhattan.
Parties (Social)
June 26, 2019 at 07:00AM
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Zachary Quinto Reads ‘An Affection Multiplier, With Four Feet and a Wet Nose’

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On this week’s Modern Love podcast, the “Star Trek” star reads an essay about a dog named Zoloft.
Podcasts, Dogs, Modern Love (Times Column), Love (Emotion)
June 26, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Ben Dickey Lives On The 'Outskirts' And Takes A Star-Making Turn

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Ben Dickey Lives On The 'Outskirts' And Takes A Star-Making Turn
The roots singer-songwriter shares songs from his latest album, A Glimmer On The Outskirts and how he ended up starring in a Ethan Hawke-directed biopic.

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World Cafe At June 27, 2019 at 03:36AM
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NPR News: What To Expect As The 2020 Democratic Candidates Debate Climate Change Policies

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What To Expect As The 2020 Democratic Candidates Debate Climate Change Policies
Climate change is a top issue for Democratic primary voters. As the 2020 presidential candidates prepare for their first debates, a look at what to expect from the many candidates.

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June 27, 2019 at 03:50AM
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Etika, a YouTube Personality, Is Mourned by Fans

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The 29-year-old’s death highlighted the way that social media networks handle posts by users who are struggling with mental illness.
Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming, Social Media, Suicides and Suicide Attempts
June 26, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Top Clean-Air Official Plans To Step Down From EPA Post Amid Ethics Probe

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Top Clean-Air Official Plans To Step Down From EPA Post Amid Ethics Probe
Bill Wehrum, who last week scored a victory for coal industry supporters by rolling back Obama-era power plant emissions rules, is leaving his post at the end of the month.

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June 27, 2019 at 02:32AM
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NPR News: 1st AIDS Ward '5B' Fought To Give Patients Compassionate Care, Dignified Deaths

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1st AIDS Ward '5B' Fought To Give Patients Compassionate Care, Dignified Deaths
A new documentary tells the story of America's first inpatient unit dedicated to the care of people with AIDS. Nurse Cliff Morrison helped create 5B in 1983, and worked on it with Dr. Paul Volberding.

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June 27, 2019 at 01:21AM
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NPR News: 1st AIDS Ward '5B' Fought To Give Patients Compassionate Care, Dignified Deaths

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1st AIDS Ward '5B' Fought To Give Patients Compassionate Care, Dignified Deaths
A new documentary tells the story of America's first inpatient unit dedicated to the care of people with AIDS. Nurse Cliff Morrison helped create 5B in 1983, and worked on it with Dr. Paul Volberding.

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June 27, 2019 at 01:21AM
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Thứ Tư, 26 tháng 6, 2019

Instagram Therapists Are the New Instagram Poets

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Mental health professionals are speaking to the “therapy generation” online, at no cost. And it’s bringing in business.
Social Media, Therapy and Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Disorders
June 26, 2019 at 07:00AM
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The Joy of Queer Parties: ‘We Breathe, We Dip, We Flex’

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Gay clubs and safe spaces have historically offered a place for experiences and road-testing new looks, identity expressions, desires and orientations. Like “getting a rinse.”
Bars and Nightclubs, Blacks, Race and Ethnicity
June 26, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Presidential Contenders Make Higher Education Costs A Hot Button Issue

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Presidential Contenders Make Higher Education Costs A Hot Button Issue
Democratic presidential candidates want to see who can be the most generous when it comes to alleviating higher education costs. Sen. Bernie Sanders aims to cancel $1.6 trillion in student loan debt.

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At June 26, 2019 at 04:03PM
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Next Stop, Fashion Disney

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As the men’s wear season winds down, fashion shows themselves are ramping up, becoming a potentially lucrative new form of mass entertainment.
Fashion and Apparel, Men's Fashion Week
June 25, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: How The Push For Renewable Energy Is Changing Southwest Georgia

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How The Push For Renewable Energy Is Changing Southwest Georgia
In the south of Georgia, land and sunshine are plentiful, making it prime territory for solar developers. The dramatic drop in the cost of solar is bringing new opportunities to longtime landowners.

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June 26, 2019 at 03:31AM
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NPR News: San Francisco Poised To Ban Sales Of E-Cigarettes

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San Francisco Poised To Ban Sales Of E-Cigarettes
San Francisco supervisors say they need to protect kids and teens from becoming addicted to nicotine. The dominant vaping company, Juul, is headquartered in the city, and hopes to overturn any ban.

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Children's Health
June 26, 2019 at 02:04AM
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Ex Moved Out, a Rat Moved In’

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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
June 25, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Hospitals Earn Little From Suing For Unpaid Bills. For Patients, It Can Be 'Ruinous'

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Hospitals Earn Little From Suing For Unpaid Bills. For Patients, It Can Be 'Ruinous'
When patients can't afford to pay their medical bills, many hospitals offer a payment plan — or free or discounted care. But some try to collect by suing patients and garnishing their wages.

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June 26, 2019 at 01:37AM
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NPR News: Hospitals Earn Little From Suing For Unpaid Bills. For Patients, It Can Be 'Ruinous'

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Hospitals Earn Little From Suing For Unpaid Bills. For Patients, It Can Be 'Ruinous'
When patients can't afford to pay their medical bills, many hospitals offer a payment plan — or free or discounted care. But some try to collect by suing patients and garnishing their wages.

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June 26, 2019 at 01:37AM
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NPR News: Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher To Stay In Indianapolis Archdiocese

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Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher To Stay In Indianapolis Archdiocese
The school says not terminating the teacher would have resulted "in our forfeiting our Catholic identity." Last week, a nearby Jesuit school decided to split with the Archdiocese instead.

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At June 26, 2019 at 12:05AM
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Thứ Ba, 25 tháng 6, 2019

Hey, Tourists! Here’s Where to Dance and Drink in New York City for Pride

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Let’s be honest: The Stonewall isn’t all that. Here are some places to go instead.
Bars and Nightclubs, Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Stonewall Riots (1969)
June 25, 2019 at 07:00AM
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Megan Thee Stallion Knows ‘Tuition Ain’t No Joke’

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The 24-year-old rapper hosted a kinder beauty pageant, with scholarship money as the prize.
Colleges and Universities, Beauty Contests, Rap and Hip-Hop
June 25, 2019 at 07:00AM
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Awkwafina’s Makeup Revelation in the Subway: ‘I Looked Insane’

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And the “Crazy Rich Asians” star’s yoga routine? “Basically lying down and putting a leg in the air, you know.”
Cosmetics and Toiletries, Skin, Hair
June 25, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: For These Young, Nontraditional College Students, Adulting Is A Requirement

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For These Young, Nontraditional College Students, Adulting Is A Requirement
They are early-risers and hard-workers. Some are the first in their family to go to college. Many are financially independent from their parents. Meet the "nontraditional" college students of today.

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At June 25, 2019 at 10:21PM
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NPR News: Trump Directs Azar To Help Make Health Care Costs More Transparent

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Trump Directs Azar To Help Make Health Care Costs More Transparent
NPR's Noel King talks to Health and Human Service Secretary Alex Azar about President Trump's executive order issued Monday on health care pricing and transparency.

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June 25, 2019 at 04:04PM
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NPR News: Trump Directs Azar To Help Make Health Care Costs More Transparent

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Trump Directs Azar To Help Make Health Care Costs More Transparent
NPR's Noel King talks to Health and Human Service Secretary Alex Azar about President Trump's executive order issued Monday on health care pricing and transparency.

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June 25, 2019 at 04:04PM
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NPR News: Trump's Plan To Lower Your Hospital Costs: Here's What You Need To Know

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Trump's Plan To Lower Your Hospital Costs: Here's What You Need To Know
A broad executive order issued Monday is supposed to help consumers get better estimates of health care costs. But whether it will be a game changer depends on the details, say health care analysts.

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June 25, 2019 at 08:06AM
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NPR News: Trump's Plan To Lower Your Hospital Costs: Here's What You Need To Know

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Trump's Plan To Lower Your Hospital Costs: Here's What You Need To Know
A broad executive order issued Monday is supposed to help consumers get better estimates of health care costs. But whether it will be a game changer depends on the details, say health care analysts.

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June 25, 2019 at 08:06AM
Health Care
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Ravelry, a Popular Knitting Site, Bans Pro-Trump Content

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The move set off a firestorm in the knitting world. “If it’s one way, then it should be both ways,” one knitter said. Others thought it was necessary: “In a perfect world, we would just craft.”
Knitting and Knit Goods, Politics and Government, United States Politics and Government
June 24, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Monarch Butterflies Born In Captivity Have Trouble Migrating South, Study Says

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Monarch Butterflies Born In Captivity Have Trouble Migrating South, Study Says
A researcher made the discovery after ordering monarchs from a breeder. To help them, experts recommend planting milkweed.

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at June 25, 2019 at 03:15AM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Oregon Republicans Are On The Lam Over A Climate Bill

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Oregon Republicans Are On The Lam Over A Climate Bill
Senate Republicans in Oregon have refused to come to the Capitol, denying the legislature the quorum needed to vote on a cap-and-trade bill. The state police has been sent to retrieve them.

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June 25, 2019 at 03:05AM
Environment
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NPR News: How Georgia Became A Surprising Bright Spot In The U.S. Solar Industry

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How Georgia Became A Surprising Bright Spot In The U.S. Solar Industry
Solar is booming in Georgia, and it's not because of state mandates supporting renewable energy or concerns about climate change. Instead, powerful market forces are driving the growth.

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June 25, 2019 at 12:51AM
Environment
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NPR News: Trump Administration Pushes To Make Health Care Pricing More Transparent

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Trump Administration Pushes To Make Health Care Pricing More Transparent
President Trump is issuing an executive order intended to force hospitals to disclose prices. A lot of work remains to turn this order into a regulation, and the industry is resisting the move.

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June 25, 2019 at 12:22AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Trump Administration Pushes To Make Health Care Pricing More Transparent

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Trump Administration Pushes To Make Health Care Pricing More Transparent
President Trump is issuing an executive order intended to force hospitals to disclose prices. A lot of work remains to turn this order into a regulation, and the industry is resisting the move.

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June 25, 2019 at 12:22AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Johnathan Rice's 'The Long Game' Is Not Quite A Breakup Record

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Johnathan Rice's 'The Long Game' Is Not Quite A Breakup Record
Though it serves as a partial reflection on his relationship with Jenny Lewis, there's more to Rice's latest album.

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World Cafe At June 25, 2019 at 12:14AM
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Thứ Hai, 24 tháng 6, 2019

Mayor Pete’s Ties, Kamala’s Pearls, Biden’s Aviators: It’s All Up for Debate

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By VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2Xv15Wd
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A breakdown of what the candidates are saying when they aren’t saying anything at all.
Presidential Election of 2020, Fashion and Apparel, Coats and Jackets, United States Politics and Government, your-feed-fashion, Debates (Political)
June 24, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Trump To Sign Executive Order Aimed At Health Care Costs

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Trump To Sign Executive Order Aimed At Health Care Costs
As a candidate, President Trump argued that the government should work to lower drug prices. As president, his administration is finding that his promise is more complicated to keep than expected.

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June 24, 2019 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: Trump To Sign Executive Order Aimed At Health Care Costs

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Trump To Sign Executive Order Aimed At Health Care Costs
As a candidate, President Trump argued that the government should work to lower drug prices. As president, his administration is finding that his promise is more complicated to keep than expected.

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June 24, 2019 at 04:01PM
Health Care
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Chủ Nhật, 23 tháng 6, 2019

NPR News: Doctors Learn The Nuts And Bolts Of Robotic Surgery

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Doctors Learn The Nuts And Bolts Of Robotic Surgery
Robot-assisted surgery is minimally invasive and recovery time is shorter. Those are a few reasons why more medical schools are training students how to be better robotic surgeons.

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June 23, 2019 at 10:56PM
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NPR News: Doctors Learn The Nuts And Bolts Of Robotic Surgery

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Doctors Learn The Nuts And Bolts Of Robotic Surgery
Robot-assisted surgery is minimally invasive and recovery time is shorter. Those are a few reasons why more medical schools are training students how to be better robotic surgeons.

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June 23, 2019 at 10:56PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Training Better Robotic Surgeons

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Training Better Robotic Surgeons
Robot-assisted surgery is minimally invasive and recovery time is shorter. Those are a few reasons why more medical schools are training students how to be better robotic surgeons.

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June 23, 2019 at 07:17PM
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NPR News: Training Better Robotic Surgeons

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Training Better Robotic Surgeons
Robot-assisted surgery is minimally invasive and recovery time is shorter. Those are a few reasons why more medical schools are training students how to be better robotic surgeons.

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June 23, 2019 at 07:17PM
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NPR News: Reflections On Friends, Hardship And Fours Years Of High School

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Reflections On Friends, Hardship And Fours Years Of High School
Words of wisdom, and hope, from speeches given by seniors this year at their high school graduation ceremonies.

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At June 23, 2019 at 07:50PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Teach For America's Relationship With Charter Schools

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Teach For America's Relationship With Charter Schools
Teach for America has become a "vital ally" of the charter school movement, according to ProPublica education reporter Annie Waldman. She speaks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.

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At June 23, 2019 at 07:17PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Considering 'Managed Retreat'

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Considering 'Managed Retreat'
When does it make sense to give up adapting to climate change and simply retreat? A first-of-its-kind conference this past week explored the difficult and contentious issues around that concept.

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June 23, 2019 at 07:17PM
Environment
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NPR News: Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits

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Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits
Tens of thousands of Instagram followers can't be wrong: Curiosity about the sober life is trending. Scientists say cutting out alcohol can improve your sleep and blood pressure, and help your liver.

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at June 23, 2019 at 06:00PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Dr. Marijuana Pepsi Won't Change Her Name 'To Make Other People Happy'

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Dr. Marijuana Pepsi Won't Change Her Name 'To Make Other People Happy'
Long ridiculed for her unusual name, Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck recently turned her hardship into success. After studying perceptions around "black names" in white classrooms, she completed her Ph.D.

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At June 23, 2019 at 06:51AM
Categoty Education
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Thứ Bảy, 22 tháng 6, 2019

NPR News: Opinion: The 'Filthy And Uncomfortable Circumstances' Of Detained Migrant Children

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Opinion: The 'Filthy And Uncomfortable Circumstances' Of Detained Migrant Children
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the unsanitary conditions for detained migrant children in border detention facilities.

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Children's Health
June 22, 2019 at 07:05PM
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NPR News: Oberlin College President On Bakery Case

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Oberlin College President On Bakery Case
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar about the $44 million libel verdict against the college. The jury said Oberlin defamed a local bakery.

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At June 22, 2019 at 07:05PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Opinion: The 'Filthy And Uncomfortable Circumstances' Of Detained Migrant Children

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Opinion: The 'Filthy And Uncomfortable Circumstances' Of Detained Migrant Children
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the unsanitary conditions for detained migrant children in border detention facilities.

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Opinion
June 22, 2019 at 07:05PM
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The Jewish Prenuptial Gets an Artsy Update

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By HILARY SHEINBAUM from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2RqUC9B
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The 2019 ketubah observes tradition while incorporating couples’ tastes and personalities. It also functions as décor.
Jews and Judaism, Marriages, Weddings and Engagements, Art
June 22, 2019 at 07:00AM
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A Body Positive Outlook, but His Jeggings Had to Go

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By TAMMY La GORCE from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2Kx0opq
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Katie Sturino, who writes “The 12ish” blog, was surprised by John Forkin’s style from the start, including just how comfortable he was being himself.
Weddings and Engagements
June 22, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Marijuana Pepsi Fends Off The Jokes To Earn Her PhD

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Marijuana Pepsi Fends Off The Jokes To Earn Her PhD
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck about her recent PhD completion despite the hardships she's faced because of her birth name.

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At June 22, 2019 at 05:35AM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Missouri Refuses To Renew The License Of Its Only Abortion Clinic

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Missouri Refuses To Renew The License Of Its Only Abortion Clinic
Missouri said Friday it won't renew a license for the last clinic providing abortions in the state. But a judge ruled the clinic can keep providing abortions while the dispute continues.

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June 22, 2019 at 04:36AM
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NPR News: Missouri Refuses To Renew The License Of Its Only Abortion Clinic

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Missouri Refuses To Renew The License Of Its Only Abortion Clinic
Missouri said Friday it won't renew a license for the last clinic providing abortions in the state. But a judge ruled the clinic can keep providing abortions while the dispute continues.

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June 22, 2019 at 04:36AM
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NPR News: Is Technology Turning Us Into Horned Monsters? Not Exactly

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Is Technology Turning Us Into Horned Monsters? Not Exactly
Are young people really growing horns from using their smart phones? The short answer is no, but for a while media coverage seemed to suggest otherwise.

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at June 22, 2019 at 03:25AM
Health & Science
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What the Influencer Couple Has to Say About That Viral Proposal Scheme

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By HILARY SHEINBAUM from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2XrY8pt
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Genuine or not? You decide. Either way, it was an engagement, and marketing plan, made for Instagram.
Social Media, Weddings and Engagements
June 21, 2019 at 07:00AM
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Thứ Sáu, 21 tháng 6, 2019

NPR News: New Report Says Women Will Soon Be Majority Of College-Educated U.S. Workers

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New Report Says Women Will Soon Be Majority Of College-Educated U.S. Workers
This year women who graduated from college will likely make up a majority of adults with degrees in the U.S. labor force. The increase could signal greater earning potential for women in the future.

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At June 21, 2019 at 09:09AM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: New York's Aggressive Battle Against Climate Change

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New York's Aggressive Battle Against Climate Change
New York is set to enact aggressive plans to battle climate change. It would go further than some other states in cutting carbon emissions from electricity, buildings and transportation.

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June 21, 2019 at 04:08PM
Environment
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NPR News: A Russian Biologist Wants To Create More Gene-Edited Babies

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A Russian Biologist Wants To Create More Gene-Edited Babies
A Moscow scientist claims he has a safe way of editing genes in human embryos — a method that could protect resulting babies from being infected with HIV. Approval of the experiment seems unlikely.

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Children's Health
June 21, 2019 at 04:08PM
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NPR News: A Russian Biologist Wants To Create More Gene-Edited Babies

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A Russian Biologist Wants To Create More Gene-Edited Babies
A Moscow scientist claims he has a safe way of editing genes in human embryos — a method that could protect resulting babies from being infected with HIV. Approval of the experiment seems unlikely.

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at June 21, 2019 at 04:08PM
Health & Science
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