Thứ Tư, 31 tháng 7, 2019

NPR News: The Most Popular High School Plays And Musicals

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The Most Popular High School Plays And Musicals
Almost Maine and The Addams Family topped the list of most popular high school plays and musicals, according to Dramatics magazine's rankings. The magazine has been publishing its list since 1938.

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At July 31, 2019 at 07:30PM
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YouTube Star Grant Thompson Dies in Paragliding Accident

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Mr. Thompson rose to fame as the man behind the popular channel “The King of Random.”
Gliders, Hang Gliding and Paragliding, Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
July 31, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Watch Baroness Unplug And Provide Space For Rediscovery

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Watch Baroness Unplug And Provide Space For Rediscovery
Frontperson John Dyer Baizley and lead guitarist Gina Gleason perform as an acoustic duo for a Key Studio Session at WXPN Studios.

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NPR News: Ethiopians Plant 350 Million Trees As Part Of 'Green Legacy' Program

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Ethiopians Plant 350 Million Trees As Part Of 'Green Legacy' Program
In one day, Ethiopians planted more than 350 million — that's million with an M — trees. It was an effort to combat climate change and deforestation. The program has been dubbed Green Legacy.

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July 31, 2019 at 06:32PM
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NPR News: Mongolia's Long Road To Mining Wealth

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Mongolia's Long Road To Mining Wealth
Mongolia is undergoing a dramatic transformation from a pastoral society to one whose economy is based on mining, especially copper and coal. With the change has come opportunity — and loss.

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July 31, 2019 at 04:17PM
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NPR News: Trump Team's Bid To Make Hospital Costs More Transparent Is Data-Heavy

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Trump Team's Bid To Make Hospital Costs More Transparent Is Data-Heavy
The administration's rules would require hospitals to provide far more detail about the actual prices they charge insurers for medical care. Would patients welcome the data, or feel overwhelmed?

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July 31, 2019 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Trump Team's Bid To Make Hospital Costs More Transparent Is Data-Heavy

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Trump Team's Bid To Make Hospital Costs More Transparent Is Data-Heavy
The administration's rules would require hospitals to provide far more detail about the actual prices they charge insurers for medical care. Would patients welcome the data, or feel overwhelmed?

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July 31, 2019 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: In Las Vegas, There Are Swarms Of Grasshoppers Big Enough To Show Up On Weather Radar

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In Las Vegas, There Are Swarms Of Grasshoppers Big Enough To Show Up On Weather Radar
Las Vegas has been invaded by grasshoppers due to unusually wet weather earlier this year. They have shown up in radar footage from the National Weather Service.

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July 31, 2019 at 04:12AM
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NPR News: Kids See Bearded Men As Strong — But Unattractive, Study Finds

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Kids See Bearded Men As Strong — But Unattractive, Study Finds
New research shows that young children have a negative reaction to beards, but that changes as they get older. Children with bearded fathers did feel more warmly toward facial hair.

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at July 31, 2019 at 03:16AM
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NPR News: Kids See Bearded Men As Strong — But Unattractive, Study Finds

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Kids See Bearded Men As Strong — But Unattractive, Study Finds
New research shows that young children have a negative reaction to beards, but that changes as they get older. Children with bearded fathers did feel more warmly toward facial hair.

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July 31, 2019 at 03:16AM
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NPR News: Some Parents Are Giving Up Guardianship Of Their Kids To Get College Financial Aid

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Some Parents Are Giving Up Guardianship Of Their Kids To Get College Financial Aid
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with ProPublica's Jodi Cohen about a new report that found dozens of parents are giving up their guardianship of their kids so they can get financial aid for college.

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At July 31, 2019 at 03:23AM
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NPR News: Loggerhead Sea Turtles Lay Record-Breaking Number Of Nests In The Southeast This Year

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Loggerhead Sea Turtles Lay Record-Breaking Number Of Nests In The Southeast This Year
In Georgia, record numbers of loggerhead turtle nests have thrilled scientists working to save the endangered species.

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at July 31, 2019 at 03:23AM
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NPR News: Kid See Bearded Men As Strong — But Unattractive, Study Finds

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Kid See Bearded Men As Strong — But Unattractive, Study Finds
New research shows that young children have a negative reaction to beards, but that changes as they get older. Children with bearded fathers did feel more warmly toward facial hair.

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NPR News: Kid See Bearded Men As Strong — But Unattractive, Study Finds

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Kid See Bearded Men As Strong — But Unattractive, Study Finds
New research shows that young children have a negative reaction to beards, but that changes as they get older. Children with bearded fathers did feel more warmly toward facial hair.

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Children's Health
July 31, 2019 at 03:16AM
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NPR News: So Long, Mini Shampoos: Holiday Inn's Owner Switching To Bulk Sizes To Cut Waste

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So Long, Mini Shampoos: Holiday Inn's Owner Switching To Bulk Sizes To Cut Waste
InterContinental Hotels Group says its hotels use some 200 million little toiletries every year. It plans to switch from tiny plastic sample sizes to bulk-sized bathroom amenities by the end of 2021.

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July 31, 2019 at 03:01AM
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘We’re Not Dating, but We’re Still Sleeping Together’

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Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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July 30, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Plastics Or People? At Least 1 Of Them Has To Change To Clean Up Our Mess

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Plastics Or People? At Least 1 Of Them Has To Change To Clean Up Our Mess
As consumers rebel against plastic waste, there's a growing question: Do we invent something people can toss without harming the environment or do we change people by giving them a chance to reuse?

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at July 31, 2019 at 12:43AM
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NPR News: Plastics Or People? At Least 1 Of Them Has To Change To Clean Up Our Mess

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Plastics Or People? At Least 1 Of Them Has To Change To Clean Up Our Mess
As consumers rebel against plastic waste, there's a growing question: Do we invent something people can toss without harming the environment or do we change people by giving them a chance to reuse?

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July 31, 2019 at 12:43AM
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Thứ Ba, 30 tháng 7, 2019

NPR News: Molly Burch Isn't Just A Voice. She's Got The Songwriting Chops To Back It Up.

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Molly Burch Isn't Just A Voice. She's Got The Songwriting Chops To Back It Up.
The classically-trained vocalist just announced a new project, Ballads. But when she stopped by World Cafe, it was to discuss her most recent full-length album, First Flower.

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NPR News: Colson Whitehead Exhumes The Past In 'The Nickel Boys'

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Colson Whitehead Exhumes The Past In 'The Nickel Boys'
His new novel explores a dark chapter of American history and how the trauma of institutional racism is still baked into the country.

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At July 29, 2019 at 10:06PM
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NPR News: Trump Signs Extension To Sept. 11 Victims Compensation Fund

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Trump Signs Extension To Sept. 11 Victims Compensation Fund
After years of legislative gridlock, the victim compensation fund has been extended to ensure permanent funding for rescue workers whose jobs after the terror attacks caused health problems.

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July 30, 2019 at 04:08PM
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NPR News: Trump Signs Extension To Sept. 11 Victims Compensation Fund

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Trump Signs Extension To Sept. 11 Victims Compensation Fund
After years of legislative gridlock, the victim compensation fund has been extended to ensure permanent funding for rescue workers whose jobs after the terror attacks caused health problems.

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July 30, 2019 at 04:08PM
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NPR News: Mongolia's Capital Banned Coal To Fix Its Pollution Problem. Will It Work?

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Mongolia's Capital Banned Coal To Fix Its Pollution Problem. Will It Work?
Winter nights in Ulaanbaatar can drop to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Many residents without electricity burn coal to heat their homes, leading to toxic air and health problems.

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July 30, 2019 at 04:08PM
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NPR News: Irritating Compounds Discovered In 'Vape Juice'

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Irritating Compounds Discovered In 'Vape Juice'
Research chemists who analyzed a number of flavored e-liquids found that some ingredients combine on the shelf to create "acetals" — compounds likely to irritate or inflame airways when inhaled.

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at July 30, 2019 at 11:02AM
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NPR News: Irritating Compounds Discovered In 'Vape Juice'

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Irritating Compounds Discovered In 'Vape Juice'
Research chemists who analyzed a number of flavored e-liquids found that some ingredients combine on the shelf to create "acetals" — compounds likely to irritate or inflame airways when inhaled.

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Children's Health
July 30, 2019 at 11:02AM
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NPR News: Doctors In The U.S. Use CRISPR Technique To Treat A Genetic Disorder For The 1st Time

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Doctors In The U.S. Use CRISPR Technique To Treat A Genetic Disorder For The 1st Time
For the first time, doctors have used the gene-editing technique CRISPR to treat a genetic disorder in the U.S. The patient, who has sickle cell disease, spoke with NPR about her treatment.

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at July 30, 2019 at 03:40AM
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NPR News: Doctors In The U.S. Use CRISPR Technique To Treat A Genetic Disorder For The 1st Time

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Doctors In The U.S. Use CRISPR Technique To Treat A Genetic Disorder For The 1st Time
For the first time, doctors have used the gene-editing technique CRISPR to treat a genetic disorder in the U.S. The patient, who has sickle cell disease, spoke with NPR about her treatment.

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July 30, 2019 at 03:40AM
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NPR News: Doctors In The U.S. Use CRISPR Technique To Treat A Genetic Disorder For The 1st Time

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Doctors In The U.S. Use CRISPR Technique To Treat A Genetic Disorder For The 1st Time
For the first time, doctors have used the gene-editing technique CRISPR to treat a genetic disorder in the U.S. The patient, who has sickle cell disease, spoke with NPR about her treatment.

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July 30, 2019 at 03:40AM
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NPR News: With An Eye Toward Lower Emissions, Clean Air Travel Gets Off The Ground

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With An Eye Toward Lower Emissions, Clean Air Travel Gets Off The Ground
Air travel is set to grow dramatically. It will be a while before electric planes truly take off, but people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint now with offsets and "flight shaming."

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at July 30, 2019 at 03:24AM
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NPR News: With An Eye Toward Lower Emissions, Clean Air Travel Gets Off The Ground

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With An Eye Toward Lower Emissions, Clean Air Travel Gets Off The Ground
Air travel is set to grow dramatically. It will be a while before electric planes truly take off, but people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint now with offsets and "flight shaming."

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July 30, 2019 at 03:24AM
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NPR News: Seizures Of Methamphetamine Are Surging In The U.S.

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Seizures Of Methamphetamine Are Surging In The U.S.
The amount of meth seized in the U.S. more than doubled from 2017 to 2018. That translates to lots more meth, along with cocaine and other stimulants, on the streets — and likely more deaths.

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July 30, 2019 at 01:29AM
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NPR News: Seizures Of Methamphetamine Are Surging In The U.S.

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Seizures Of Methamphetamine Are Surging In The U.S.
The amount of meth seized in the U.S. more than doubled from 2017 to 2018. That translates to lots more meth, along with cocaine and other stimulants, on the streets — and likely more deaths.

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July 30, 2019 at 01:29AM
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NPR News: Bugged By Insects? 'Buzz, Sting, Bite' Makes The Case For 6-Legged Friends

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Bugged By Insects? 'Buzz, Sting, Bite' Makes The Case For 6-Legged Friends
The decline of Earth's insect population may have serious consequences for humans, says scientist Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson. Insects are the world's janitors, as well as pollinators and a food source.

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at July 30, 2019 at 01:19AM
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Thứ Hai, 29 tháng 7, 2019

NPR News: Bill Of The Month Update On Story Involving Kidney Dialysis

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Bill Of The Month Update On Story Involving Kidney Dialysis
The medical bill of the month story that Morning Edition brought you last Monday — half a million dollars for kidney dialysis — has been reduced to zero by the company that owns the dialysis center.

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July 29, 2019 at 06:28PM
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NPR News: Bill Of The Month Update On Story Involving Kidney Dialysis

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Bill Of The Month Update On Story Involving Kidney Dialysis
The medical bill of the month story that Morning Edition brought you last Monday — half a million dollars for kidney dialysis — has been reduced to zero by the company that owns the dialysis center.

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July 29, 2019 at 06:28PM
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NPR News: Why Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Eager To Talk About Health Care

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Why Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Eager To Talk About Health Care
Democratic candidates are offering competing visions for how to tweak or overhaul the nation's health care system ahead of this week's presidential debate.

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July 29, 2019 at 04:18PM
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NPR News: Why Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Eager To Talk About Health Care

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Why Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Eager To Talk About Health Care
Democratic candidates are offering competing visions for how to tweak or overhaul the nation's health care system ahead of this week's presidential debate.

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July 29, 2019 at 04:18PM
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NPR News: Kamala Harris Releases 'Medicare For All' Plan With A Role For Private Insurers

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Kamala Harris Releases 'Medicare For All' Plan With A Role For Private Insurers
The plan clears up confusion over Harris's position, allowing private Medicare plans that follow certain standards. New taxes would be added on stock trades and households earning over $100,000.

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July 29, 2019 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Kamala Harris Releases 'Medicare For All' Plan With A Role For Private Insurers

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Kamala Harris Releases 'Medicare For All' Plan With A Role For Private Insurers
The plan clears up confusion over Harris's position, allowing private Medicare plans that follow certain standards. New taxes would be added on stock trades and households earning over $100,000.

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July 29, 2019 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: A New Old Way To Combat Toxic Algae: Float Them Up, Then Skim Them Off

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A New Old Way To Combat Toxic Algae: Float Them Up, Then Skim Them Off
Massive blooms of blue-green algae are choking Florida's waterways. On Lake Okeechobee, the Army Corps of Engineers is testing methods based on wastewater treatment to remove the green slime.

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July 29, 2019 at 04:18PM
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NPR News: The Deadly Winters That Have Transformed Life For Herders In Mongolia

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The Deadly Winters That Have Transformed Life For Herders In Mongolia
Mongolia's herders are accustomed to cold, but the extreme conditions of the country's terrible winters, known as dzuds, killed countless livestock and livelihoods. Herders have had to adapt.

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July 29, 2019 at 04:18PM
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NPR News: Sickle Cell Patient Reveals Why She Is Volunteering For Landmark Gene-Editing Study

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Sickle Cell Patient Reveals Why She Is Volunteering For Landmark Gene-Editing Study
Victoria Gray, 34, of Forest, Miss., hopes the gene-editing technique CRISPR will relieve her lifelong suffering caused by the genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people around the world.

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at July 29, 2019 at 04:18PM
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Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng 7, 2019

NPR News: There Are More Fireflies In Chicago Than Usual This Year. Here's Why

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There Are More Fireflies In Chicago Than Usual This Year. Here's Why
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Doug Taron of the Chicago Academy of Sciences why Chicagoans are seeing more lightning bugs this year.

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July 28, 2019 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Hydroelectric Dam Project Could Threaten Tanzanian Game Reserve, Conservationists Say

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Hydroelectric Dam Project Could Threaten Tanzanian Game Reserve, Conservationists Say
The president of Tanzania has ordered that a major game reserve be split in two, and has banned hunting in the larger part of the reserve.

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July 28, 2019 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Volcano Experts And Archaeologists Are Clashing Over Access To Study Pompeii

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Volcano Experts And Archaeologists Are Clashing Over Access To Study Pompeii
Volcanologists and archaeologists are clashing over access to the ancient site of Pompeii.

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at July 28, 2019 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Can Fast Fashion And Sustainability Be Stitched Together?

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Can Fast Fashion And Sustainability Be Stitched Together?
Spanish retailer Zara pledges to use nearly all sustainable materials by 2025. But is it possible for a fast-fashion brand, that churns out 500 new designs per week, to truly be sustainable?

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July 28, 2019 at 03:57AM
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Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng 7, 2019

NPR News: Opinion: Is Anything More Urgent Than The Temperature Of Our Planet?

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Opinion: Is Anything More Urgent Than The Temperature Of Our Planet?
Our earth is in the middle of what may be the hottest summer on record. Scorching new records were set all over Europe this week. What could be more urgent news than the temperature of our planet?

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July 27, 2019 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Opinion: Is Anything More Urgent Than The Temperature Of Our Planet?

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Opinion: Is Anything More Urgent Than The Temperature Of Our Planet?
Our earth is in the middle of what may be the hottest summer on record. Scorching new records were set all over Europe this week. What could be more urgent news than the temperature of our planet?

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at July 27, 2019 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care

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Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care
They work with patients to decide when genetic testing is appropriate, interpret test results and counsel families on the ways hereditary diseases might impact them. A trusting relationship is key.

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at July 27, 2019 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care

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Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care
They work with patients to decide when genetic testing is appropriate, interpret test results and counsel families on the ways hereditary diseases might impact them. A trusting relationship is key.

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July 27, 2019 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care

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Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care
They work with patients to decide when genetic testing is appropriate, interpret test results and counsel families on the ways hereditary diseases might impact them. A trusting relationship is key.

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Children's Health
July 27, 2019 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care

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Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care
They work with patients to decide when genetic testing is appropriate, interpret test results and counsel families on the ways hereditary diseases might impact them. A trusting relationship is key.

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July 27, 2019 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
There are some new-comers on the music scene, and our NPR Music member stations have curated a list of some highlights for your playlists.

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NPR News: Lethal Injection Drugs' Efficacy And Availability For Federal Executions

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Lethal Injection Drugs' Efficacy And Availability For Federal Executions
The Justice Department's announcement that the federal government will resume its use of capital punishment has raised questions about the drugs it plans to use.

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at July 27, 2019 at 06:11AM
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NPR News: College Student Discovers 65-Million-Year-Old Triceratops Skull

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College Student Discovers 65-Million-Year-Old Triceratops Skull
Harrison Duran, a 23-year-old college student at University of California, Merced, spent his summer internship hunting for dinosaur fossils.

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at July 27, 2019 at 06:07AM
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NPR News: Deserted Oil Tanker Off Yemen's Coast Could Create An Environmental Disaster

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Deserted Oil Tanker Off Yemen's Coast Could Create An Environmental Disaster
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Doug Weir of the Conflict and Environment Observatory about a deserted oil tanker described as a "floating bomb" that's currently anchored off the coast of Yemen.

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July 27, 2019 at 04:45AM
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NPR News: From Hot Meals to PB&Js: The Realities Of School Lunch Debt

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From Hot Meals to PB&Js: The Realities Of School Lunch Debt
One Pennsylvania school district threatened parents that their children could end up in foster care if their lunchroom bill goes unpaid.

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At July 23, 2019 at 09:06PM
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Thứ Sáu, 26 tháng 7, 2019

NPR News: Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate

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Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate
This week, NPR profiled a Montana man who was billed nearly half a million dollars for 14 weeks of dialysis, after being caught in a dispute between insurer and the dialysis provider. Now he owes $0.

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July 26, 2019 at 11:19PM
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NPR News: Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate

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Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate
This week, NPR profiled a Montana man who was billed nearly half a million dollars for 14 weeks of dialysis, after being caught in a dispute between insurer and the dialysis provider. Now he owes $0.

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at July 26, 2019 at 11:19PM
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NPR News: Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate

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Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate
This week, NPR profiled a Montana man who was billed nearly half a million dollars for 14 weeks of dialysis, after being caught in a dispute between insurer and the dialysis provider. Now he owes $0.

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July 26, 2019 at 11:19PM
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NPR News: How To Bring Cancer Care To The World's Poorest Children

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How To Bring Cancer Care To The World's Poorest Children
For children in developing countries, cancer care is largely out of reach. But new research is challenging assumptions that it's too costly and complicated.

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Children's Health
July 26, 2019 at 10:38PM
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NPR News: How To Bring Cancer Care To The World's Poorest Children

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How To Bring Cancer Care To The World's Poorest Children
For children in developing countries, cancer care is largely out of reach. But new research is challenging assumptions that it's too costly and complicated.

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July 26, 2019 at 10:38PM
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NPR News: How To Bring Cancer Care To The World's Poorest Children

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How To Bring Cancer Care To The World's Poorest Children
For children in developing countries, cancer care is largely out of reach. But new research is challenging assumptions that it's too costly and complicated.

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July 26, 2019 at 10:38PM
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NPR News: Birds Are Trying To Adapt To Climate Change — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?

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Birds Are Trying To Adapt To Climate Change — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?
By breeding and migrating earlier, some birds are adapting to climate change. But it's probably not happening fast enough for some species to survive, according to new research.

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at July 26, 2019 at 09:24PM
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NPR News: Birds Are Trying To Adapt To Climate Change — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?

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Birds Are Trying To Adapt To Climate Change — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?
By breeding and migrating earlier, some birds are adapting to climate change. But it's probably not happening fast enough for some species to survive, according to new research.

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July 26, 2019 at 09:24PM
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NPR News: California Signs Deal With Automakers To Produce Fuel-Efficient Cars

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California Signs Deal With Automakers To Produce Fuel-Efficient Cars
The agreement is different from plans expected to be announced by the Trump administration that would weaken national emissions standards.

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July 26, 2019 at 08:19AM
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NPR News: Watch Live Performances From XPoNential Music Festival 2019 This Weekend

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Watch Live Performances From XPoNential Music Festival 2019 This Weekend
Watch Dawes, St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Guster, Kathleen Edwards, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram and many more perform live on the Camden Waterfront starting Friday, July 26.

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World Cafe At July 26, 2019 at 08:00PM
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NPR News: Litigation Over America's Opioid Crisis Is Heating Up

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Litigation Over America's Opioid Crisis Is Heating Up
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with lawyer Mike Moore, who is representing several states, counties and cities that are suing opioid manufacturers.

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July 26, 2019 at 05:30AM
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NPR News: Decisions, Decisions: Some We Struggle To Make, Other's We Can't Forget

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Decisions, Decisions: Some We Struggle To Make, Other's We Can't Forget
This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, decision-making. We learn why we often stumble when trying to make ourselves happy, and why certain decisions leave us wondering "what if?"

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at July 26, 2019 at 04:01AM
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NPR News: Sharks Like To Hang Out, But Their Spots Often Overlap With Commercial Fishers'

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Sharks Like To Hang Out, But Their Spots Often Overlap With Commercial Fishers'
Many shark species tend to congregate in the same areas as industrial fishing ships, a study finds. As a result, tens of millions of sharks in the open ocean end up caught either as food or bycatch.

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at July 26, 2019 at 03:43AM
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NPR News: Sharks Like To Hang Out, But Their Spots Often Overlap With Commercial Fishers'

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Sharks Like To Hang Out, But Their Spots Often Overlap With Commercial Fishers'
Many shark species tend to congregate in the same areas as industrial fishing ships, a study finds. As a result, tens of millions of sharks in the open ocean end up caught either as food or bycatch.

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July 26, 2019 at 03:43AM
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NPR News: Millions Of U.S. Children Go To Racially And Economically Segregated Schools

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Millions Of U.S. Children Go To Racially And Economically Segregated Schools
Forty-five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a desegregation effort in Detroit could not cross school district lines, marking a reversal of the course set by the court in Brown v. Board.

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At July 26, 2019 at 03:21AM
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NPR News: South Dakota Public Schools Add 'In God We Trust' Signs To Walls

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South Dakota Public Schools Add 'In God We Trust' Signs To Walls
When students return to class next month in South Dakota, they'll be greeted by the national motto, prominently displayed on school walls.

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At July 26, 2019 at 02:28AM
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NPR News: 76 Billion Pills, 6 Companies And An Opioid Trial For The Ages

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76 Billion Pills, 6 Companies And An Opioid Trial For The Ages
A new investigative report sheds light on the facts and figures behind the opioid crisis.

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at July 25, 2019 at 09:20PM
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For This Feminist Collective in Puerto Rico, the Mass Protests Were a Long Time Coming

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Colectiva Feminista en Construcción has been pushing Gov. Ricardo Rosselló on gender-related issues for years.
Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Women's Rights
July 25, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Is Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram The Future Of Blues Music?

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Is Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram The Future Of Blues Music?
Ingram is an absolute beast on guitar who has impressed a lot of different people over the years, including Buddy Guy, Bootsy Collins and Dave Grohl.

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World Cafe At July 26, 2019 at 12:06AM
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NPR News: A Warm Bedtime Bath Can Help You Cool Down And Sleep Better

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A Warm Bedtime Bath Can Help You Cool Down And Sleep Better
Research suggests a warm bath or shower an hour or two before bedtime can help you unwind and fall asleep faster. Why? It will help lower your core temperature, and that's a circadian sleep signal.

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at July 25, 2019 at 11:34PM
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Instagram Is Great for Models. It’s Also Good for Predators.

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The platform can create a path to success for many young women. Scammers and abusers know it.
Models (Professional), Social Media
July 25, 2019 at 07:00AM
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Letting Go of the Sentimental but Not Very Comfortable Couch

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When my husband died, I was soothed by the hand-designed furniture he left behind. Eventually, some of it had to go.
your-feed-selfcare, Interior Design and Furnishings, Furniture
July 25, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Small Towns Fear They Are Unprepared For Future Climate-Driven Flooding

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Small Towns Fear They Are Unprepared For Future Climate-Driven Flooding
The central U.S. just experienced the most widespread river flooding ever recorded there. Flood defenses in major cities largely performed well, but many smaller communities were simply overwhelmed.

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July 25, 2019 at 09:07PM
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NPR News: Small Towns Fear They Are Unprepared For Future Climate-Driven Flooding

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Small Towns Fear They Are Unprepared For Future Climate-Driven Flooding
The central U.S. just experienced the most widespread river flooding ever recorded there. Flood defenses in major cities largely performed well, but many smaller communities were simply overwhelmed.

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at July 25, 2019 at 09:07PM
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NPR News: This Supreme Court Case Made School District Lines A Tool For Segregation

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This Supreme Court Case Made School District Lines A Tool For Segregation
Today, "inequality is endemic" in America's public schools, according to a new report.

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At July 25, 2019 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Mistrust And Lack Of Genetic Diversity Slow Gains In Precision Medicine

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Mistrust And Lack Of Genetic Diversity Slow Gains In Precision Medicine
Scientists hoping to get more diversity of ancestry among medical research volunteers need to grapple with the history of medical exploitation, says a Columbia University bioethicist.

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at July 25, 2019 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Linked To Rare Type Of Cancer

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Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Linked To Rare Type Of Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration, which requested the recall, is not recommending that people who already have Allergan's Biocell implants get them removed unless there are symptoms or problems.

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July 25, 2019 at 05:46AM
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NPR News: Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Linked To Rare Type Of Cancer

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Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Linked To Rare Type Of Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration, which requested the recall, is not recommending that people who already have Allergan's Biocell implants get them removed unless there are symptoms or problems.

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July 25, 2019 at 05:46AM
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NPR News: Opinion: Trump Gave Pakistan What It Wanted, But Afghan Peace Is Far From Guaranteed

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Opinion: Trump Gave Pakistan What It Wanted, But Afghan Peace Is Far From Guaranteed
In his Washington visit, Prime Minister Imran Khan secured a legitimate role for Pakistan in shaping Afghanistan's future, writes Shamila N. Chaudhary, a former National Security Council director.

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Opinion
July 25, 2019 at 03:13AM
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NPR News: Improved Prosthetic Hand Gains A Lighter Touch And Easy Grip

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Improved Prosthetic Hand Gains A Lighter Touch And Easy Grip
There's still much research to be done before the device is routinely useful. But one patient was able to use it to gently grasp his wife's hand and feel her touch — an emotional moment, he says.

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at July 25, 2019 at 01:59AM
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NPR News: 50 Years Later: The Apollo 11 Moon Landing And How We Got There (Rebroadcast)

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50 Years Later: The Apollo 11 Moon Landing And How We Got There (Rebroadcast)
This week marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's landing on the Moon.

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at July 24, 2019 at 09:06PM
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NPR News: Sharks Have Few Places To Hide From Fishing, Study Shows

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Sharks Have Few Places To Hide From Fishing, Study Shows
Many shark species tend to congregate in the same areas as industrial fishing ships, a study finds. As a result, tens of millions of sharks in the open ocean end up caught either as food or bycatch.

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at July 25, 2019 at 12:00AM
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NPR News: Sharks Have Few Places To Hide From Fishing, Study Shows

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Sharks Have Few Places To Hide From Fishing, Study Shows
Many shark species tend to congregate in the same areas as industrial fishing ships, a study finds. As a result, tens of millions of sharks in the open ocean end up caught either as food or bycatch.

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July 25, 2019 at 12:00AM
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NPR News: As Climate Changes, Taxpayers Will Shoulder Larger U.S. Payouts To Farmers

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As Climate Changes, Taxpayers Will Shoulder Larger U.S. Payouts To Farmers
That's good for farmers but bad for taxpayers, who subsidize government-backed crop insurance. The fate of research that forecasts these costs is in doubt as economists and scientists leave the USDA.

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July 24, 2019 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: What Time Of Year Are People Likely To First Try Drugs? Summer, Survey Says

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What Time Of Year Are People Likely To First Try Drugs? Summer, Survey Says
A study finds that summer is when people are more likely to try drugs for the first time. Previous studies showed that summers are also when more people use drugs, leading to more visits to the ER.

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At July 24, 2019 at 04:01PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Offers Pour In To Cover Pa. Students' Meal Debt, But School Officials Not Interested

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Offers Pour In To Cover Pa. Students' Meal Debt, But School Officials Not Interested
After district officials threatened to turn children over to foster care for the unpaid amount, a prominent media figure and a corporate CEO offered to settle the debt, but were rebuffed.

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At July 24, 2019 at 12:33PM
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘I’ve Been Mostly Dead All Day’

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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
July 23, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: 'Racist,' Not 'Racially Charged': NPR's Thinking On Labeling The President's Tweets

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'Racist,' Not 'Racially Charged': NPR's Thinking On Labeling The President's Tweets
Listeners have strong feelings about NPR's use of a strong word.

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Opinion
July 24, 2019 at 01:44AM
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NPR News: From Insomnia To Sexsomnia, Unlocking The 'Secret World' Of Sleep

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From Insomnia To Sexsomnia, Unlocking The 'Secret World' Of Sleep
Neurologist Guy Leschziner, author of The Nocturnal Brain, says several different brain states occur while we sleep — which explains why people sometimes walk, eat and even have sex when sleeping.

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July 24, 2019 at 01:25AM
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NPR News: From Insomnia To Sexsomnia, Unlocking The 'Secret World' Of Sleep

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From Insomnia To Sexsomnia, Unlocking The 'Secret World' Of Sleep
Neurologist Guy Leschziner, author of The Nocturnal Brain, says several different brain states occur while we sleep — which explains why people sometimes walk, eat and even have sex when sleeping.

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July 24, 2019 at 01:25AM
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NPR News: Brain Scans Find Differences But No Injury In U.S. Diplomats Who Fell Ill In Cuba

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Brain Scans Find Differences But No Injury In U.S. Diplomats Who Fell Ill In Cuba
Advanced MRI scans of 40 government workers who developed health problems in Havana found no evidence to support claims that they were attacked or suffered brain injuries.

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at July 23, 2019 at 11:36PM
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NPR News: Stepping Into The Sun: A Mission To Bring Solar Energy To Communities Of Color

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Stepping Into The Sun: A Mission To Bring Solar Energy To Communities Of Color
Solar energy has taken off across the U.S. As an African American working in the industry, Jason Carney wants to make sure minority communities don't miss out on the energy savings or the green jobs.

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July 23, 2019 at 11:04PM
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NPR News: Catching Sight Of A Rare Butterfly In A Surprise Refuge

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Catching Sight Of A Rare Butterfly In A Surprise Refuge
The regal fritillary butterfly has largely disappeared from the East Coast, save for a military base in Central Pennsylvania. A few days each summer, hundreds descend for guided tours to see it.

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July 23, 2019 at 10:43PM
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NPR News: Catching Sight Of A Rare Butterfly In A Surprise Refuge

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Catching Sight Of A Rare Butterfly In A Surprise Refuge
The regal fritillary butterfly has largely disappeared from the East Coast, save for a military base in Central Pennsylvania. A few days each summer, hundreds descend for guided tours to see it.

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at July 23, 2019 at 10:43PM
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Boris Johnson and the Rise of Silly Style

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The new Tory leader and likely prime minister is rewriting the rules of what leadership looks like.
Politics and Government, Fashion and Apparel, Coats and Jackets, your-feed-fashion
July 23, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: In India, Some Students With Low Test Scores Can Buy Their Way Into College

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In India, Some Students With Low Test Scores Can Buy Their Way Into College
A certain number of seats at schools in India are reserved for those paying double or triple tuition. And unlike the Varsity Blues scandal here in the U.S., this behavior is legal in India.

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At July 23, 2019 at 06:19PM
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NPR News: A Study Confirms That Laugh Tracks Make Jokes Seem Funnier

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A Study Confirms That Laugh Tracks Make Jokes Seem Funnier
Comedy shows on TV often use recorded laughter in combination with a live audience. A new study shows that hearing laughter, especially spontaneous laughter, makes a bad joke seem funnier.

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at July 23, 2019 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: Missouri Firm With Silicon Valley Ties Faces Medicare Billing Scrutiny

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Missouri Firm With Silicon Valley Ties Faces Medicare Billing Scrutiny
A federal audit and a whistleblower lawsuit allege Medicare Advantage plans from the St. Louis-based Essence Group Holdings Corporation have significantly overcharged taxpayers.

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July 23, 2019 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Missouri Firm With Silicon Valley Ties Faces Medicare Billing Scrutiny

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Missouri Firm With Silicon Valley Ties Faces Medicare Billing Scrutiny
A federal audit and a whistleblower lawsuit allege Medicare Advantage plans from the St. Louis-based Essence Group Holdings Corporation have significantly overcharged taxpayers.

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July 23, 2019 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Regal Fritillary Butterflies Find Rare Refuge On Military Base In Pennsylvania

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Regal Fritillary Butterflies Find Rare Refuge On Military Base In Pennsylvania
The regal fritillary butterfly has largely disappeared from the East Coast, save for a surprising refuge on a military base in Pennsylvania. A few days each summer, hundreds descend for a tour.

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July 23, 2019 at 04:07AM
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NPR News: Job Posting For Doctor At An Immigrant Detention Facility Catches People's Attention

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Job Posting For Doctor At An Immigrant Detention Facility Catches People's Attention
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Ranit Mishori, a family doctor, and a member of Physicians for Human Rights, about the job listing for a doctor to work at an ICE Processing Center.

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July 23, 2019 at 03:27AM
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NPR News: Job Posting For Doctor At An Immigrant Detention Facility Catches People's Attention

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Job Posting For Doctor At An Immigrant Detention Facility Catches People's Attention
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Ranit Mishori, a family doctor, and a member of Physicians for Human Rights, about the job listing for a doctor to work at an ICE Processing Center.

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July 23, 2019 at 03:27AM
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NPR News: A New Battery Could Be Key To Cutting Carbon Emissions, Slowing Climate Change

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A New Battery Could Be Key To Cutting Carbon Emissions, Slowing Climate Change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Yet-Ming Chiang, professor of materials science and engineering at MIT, about why new battery technology is key to cutting carbon emissions and slowing climate change.

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July 23, 2019 at 03:27AM
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NPR News: Job Posting For Doctor At An Immigrant Detention Facility Catches People's Attention

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Job Posting For Doctor At An Immigrant Detention Facility Catches People's Attention
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Ranit Mishori, a family doctor, and a member of Physicians for Human Rights, about the job listing for a doctor to work at an ICE Processing Center.

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Children's Health
July 23, 2019 at 03:27AM
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NPR News: Lukas Nelson's Message Is Simple: 'Go Play Outside'

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Lukas Nelson's Message Is Simple: 'Go Play Outside'
Lukas Nelson's latest record, Turn Off The News (Build A Garden), includes plenty of guests. Neil Young, Margo Price, and yes, Lukas' dad, Willie Nelson, all appear on the album.

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World Cafe At July 23, 2019 at 12:45AM
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What’s Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Little Black Book?

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For some named in Mr. Epstein’s address book, there’s confusion about what they’re doing there.
Books and Literature, your-feed-fashion
July 22, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: As NASA's Apollo Space Program Grew, Alabama Was Pressured To Desegregate

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As NASA's Apollo Space Program Grew, Alabama Was Pressured To Desegregate
Hundreds of thousands of jobs were created for the Apollo space program. As the program ramped up, leaders in Huntsville, Ala., realized they needed to desegregate to attract talent.

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at July 22, 2019 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: India Launches Mission To The Moon On Its Second Try

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India Launches Mission To The Moon On Its Second Try
If Chandrayaan-2 reaches the moon as planned, India would become the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface, after the United States, Russia and China.

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at July 22, 2019 at 09:20PM
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NPR News: Plant Cover In Cities Could Combat 'Urban Heat Island Effect'

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Plant Cover In Cities Could Combat 'Urban Heat Island Effect'
A large part of the country has been hit with a punishing heat wave. A visit to a suburban parking lot shows more vegetation would help metropolitan areas stay cooler.

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July 22, 2019 at 04:04PM
Environment
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NPR News: When It Comes To Vaccines And Autism, Why Is It Hard To Refute Misinformation?

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When It Comes To Vaccines And Autism, Why Is It Hard To Refute Misinformation?
For years scientists have said that there is no link between vaccines and autism. There are still many people who are reluctant to vaccinate. But, one woman has changed her mind about vaccines.

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at July 22, 2019 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: First Came Kidney Failure, Then There Was The $540,842 Bill For Dialysis

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First Came Kidney Failure, Then There Was The $540,842 Bill For Dialysis
A personal trainer in Montana had a sudden need for life-saving dialysis after his kidneys failed. But he and his wife never expected the huge bill they received for 14 weeks of care.

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July 22, 2019 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: 2 Nurses In Tennessee Preach 'Diabetes Reversal'

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2 Nurses In Tennessee Preach 'Diabetes Reversal'
Patients with Type 2 diabetes are often steered toward medicine or insulin to control blood sugar. But it's also possible, with more support than patients often get, to use diet and exercise instead.

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July 22, 2019 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: First Came Kidney Failure, Then There Was The $540,842 Bill For Dialysis

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First Came Kidney Failure, Then There Was The $540,842 Bill For Dialysis
A personal trainer in Montana had a sudden need for life-saving dialysis after his kidneys failed. But he and his wife never expected the huge bill they received for 14 weeks of care.

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July 22, 2019 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: 2 Nurses In Tennessee Preach 'Diabetes Reversal'

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2 Nurses In Tennessee Preach 'Diabetes Reversal'
Patients with Type 2 diabetes are often steered toward medicine or insulin to control blood sugar. But it's also possible, with more support than patients often get, to use diet and exercise instead.

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July 22, 2019 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: Don't Have Your Lunch Money? 1 Pennsylvania School District Threatens Foster Care

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Don't Have Your Lunch Money? 1 Pennsylvania School District Threatens Foster Care
Wyoming Valley West School District in Northeastern Pennsylvania sent families a letter stating that their children would be removed from their homes if unpaid cafeteria meal debt was not settled.

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At July 22, 2019 at 02:06PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: What's Happening With New Abortion Regulations Under Title X

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What's Happening With New Abortion Regulations Under Title X
Clare Coleman, CEO of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, talks with NPR's Sarah McCammon about recent changes to Title X regulations.

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July 22, 2019 at 04:11AM
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NPR News: Great Pacific Garbage Patch Swimmer Collects Data On Microplastics

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Great Pacific Garbage Patch Swimmer Collects Data On Microplastics
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with environmental advocate Ben Lecomte, who is swimming through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

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July 22, 2019 at 04:10AM
Environment
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NPR News: What's Happening With New Abortion Regulations Under Title X

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What's Happening With New Abortion Regulations Under Title X
Clare Coleman, CEO of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, talks with NPR's Sarah McCammon about recent changes to Title X regulations.

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July 22, 2019 at 04:11AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Once Nearly Dead As The Dodo, California Condor Comeback Reaches 1,000 Chicks

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Once Nearly Dead As The Dodo, California Condor Comeback Reaches 1,000 Chicks
In the 1980s, there were less than two dozen California Condors left. Today, more than 500 exist in the world, thanks to the efforts of conservationists.

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at July 22, 2019 at 12:34AM
Health & Science
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Chủ Nhật, 21 tháng 7, 2019

NPR News: Storms, Rising Seas Threaten Louisiana's Unique Mix Of Cultures

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Storms, Rising Seas Threaten Louisiana's Unique Mix Of Cultures
Hurricane Barry last weekend was just the latest to batter Louisiana's coast. The state is trying to preserve some traditions before they disappear.

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July 21, 2019 at 07:00PM
Environment
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NPR News: Local Environmental Issue In New Hampshire Gets A 2020 Boost

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Local Environmental Issue In New Hampshire Gets A 2020 Boost
Clean water activists are leveraging their state's crucial position in the presidential primaries to get candidates to take up their issue.

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July 21, 2019 at 07:00PM
Environment
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NPR News: Parents, Sometimes You're The Problem When It Comes To Tech Use

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Parents, Sometimes You're The Problem When It Comes To Tech Use
Parents of young kids pick up their phones an average of almost 70 times a day — often to escape a stressful parenting moment. Here's how to stop using your phone as a pacifier, for you or your kids.

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At July 21, 2019 at 06:01PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Former Planned Parenthood CEO On Leadership Upheaval

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Former Planned Parenthood CEO On Leadership Upheaval
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Pamela Maraldo, former CEO of Planned Parenthood. She left the organization under similar circumstances as Dr. Leana Wen, who was ousted from her position this week.

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July 21, 2019 at 04:14AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Former Planned Parenthood CEO On Leadership Upheaval

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Former Planned Parenthood CEO On Leadership Upheaval
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Pamela Maraldo, former CEO of Planned Parenthood. She left the organization under similar circumstances as Dr. Leana Wen, who was ousted from her position this week.

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July 21, 2019 at 04:14AM
Health Care
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Thứ Bảy, 20 tháng 7, 2019

NPR News: Beyond 'Good' Vs. 'Bad' Touch: 4 Lessons To Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

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Beyond 'Good' Vs. 'Bad' Touch: 4 Lessons To Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Twenty states now require sexual abuse prevention education as early as preschool. Educators say it's up to adults to know the signs and symptoms of abuse — and teach behaviors that could prevent it.

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Children's Health
July 20, 2019 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Space Spinoffs: The Technology To Reach The Moon Was Put To Use Back On Earth

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Space Spinoffs: The Technology To Reach The Moon Was Put To Use Back On Earth
Project Apollo spurred on a technological revolution — everything from advances in food packaging to computers. Fifty years later, we are still reaping the rewards.

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at July 20, 2019 at 07:42PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Opinion: Should Republicans Still Call Themselves The Party Of Lincoln?

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Opinion: Should Republicans Still Call Themselves The Party Of Lincoln?
In defending the president's racist tweets, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy declared, "We are the party of Lincoln." NPR's Scott Simon contends President Lincoln would object.

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Opinion
July 20, 2019 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Beyond 'Good' Vs. 'Bad' Touch: 4 Lessons To Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

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Beyond 'Good' Vs. 'Bad' Touch: 4 Lessons To Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Twenty states now require sexual abuse prevention education as early as preschool. Educators say it's up to adults to know the signs and symptoms of abuse — and teach behaviors that could prevent it.

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At July 20, 2019 at 07:00PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Radical or Incremental? What's Really In Joe Biden's Health Plan

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Radical or Incremental? What's Really In Joe Biden's Health Plan
The Biden plan released this week is an update of the Affordable Care Act with controversial differences. Among them: a "public option" that covers abortion, and subsidized premiums for more people.

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July 20, 2019 at 06:10PM
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NPR News: Radical or Incremental? What's Really In Joe Biden's Health Plan

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Radical or Incremental? What's Really In Joe Biden's Health Plan
The Biden plan released this week is an update of the Affordable Care Act with controversial differences. Among them: a "public option" that covers abortion, and subsidized premiums for more people.

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July 20, 2019 at 06:10PM
Health Care
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