Thứ Bảy, 31 tháng 8, 2019

NPR News: California Lawmakers Consider Abortion Pills On Campus

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California Lawmakers Consider Abortion Pills On Campus
California is close to passing a law allowing campus health centers to dispense the pills used for medication abortions. If it passes, it would be the first state to do so.

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At August 31, 2019 at 07:19PM
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NPR News: UK Biobank Requires Earth's Geneticists To Cooperate, Not Compete

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UK Biobank Requires Earth's Geneticists To Cooperate, Not Compete
A project that shares medical information from 500,000 volunteers is driving innovative research around the world. The richness of the database means scientists are motivated to make it even better.

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at August 31, 2019 at 07:19PM
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NPR News: Opinion: The Real Problem At A Beltway Dog Park? Hint: It's Not The Dogs

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Opinion: The Real Problem At A Beltway Dog Park? Hint: It's Not The Dogs
A disagreement over barking at a Washington, D.C.-area dog park is indicative of why so many Americans have disdain for the culture of the capital.

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Opinion
August 31, 2019 at 07:19PM
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Meet the Mami Chulas

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Claudia Mendoza created a social club with events for Latina women who span generations.
Hispanic-Americans, Organizations, Societies and Clubs, Women and Girls, Dominican-Americans
August 31, 2019 at 04:47AM
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NPR News: Australia Says Great Barrier Reef Has 'Very Poor' Outlook, Climate Change To Blame

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Australia Says Great Barrier Reef Has 'Very Poor' Outlook, Climate Change To Blame
"Despite concerted efforts and investments, the condition of the Great Barrier Reef has declined since 2014, and this is largely due to the impacts from climate change," the main scientist said.

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at August 31, 2019 at 03:35AM
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NPR News: Mumford And Sons' Ben Lovett Stays Devoted To Shining A Light On Independent Talent

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Mumford And Sons' Ben Lovett Stays Devoted To Shining A Light On Independent Talent
On World Cafe's Sense Of Place trip to London, Ben invited host Talia Schlanger to check out Omeara, his 320-capacity venue near London Bridge.

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NPR News: Another Sky Gets Under Your Skin

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Another Sky Gets Under Your Skin
From its pulsing electronic backbone to its wild arrangements to the voice of lead singer Catrin Vincent, going to see Another Sky live is an immersive experience.

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World Cafe At August 31, 2019 at 12:51AM
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NPR News: The Amazons Embodies The Classic Spirit Of Rock and Roll

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The Amazons Embodies The Classic Spirit Of Rock and Roll
The members of this Reading, Berkshire four-piece have gone from sneaking CDs into the bags of unsuspecting customers while working their day jobs to headlining tours across Europe.

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Thứ Sáu, 30 tháng 8, 2019

NPR News: Whatever Happened To ... The 494 Children Who Got HIV In 1 Pakistani City?

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Whatever Happened To ... The 494 Children Who Got HIV In 1 Pakistani City?
That was in the spring. This summer, panic and hysteria are still palpable among worried parents. An investigation is underway.

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Children's Health
August 30, 2019 at 09:02PM
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NPR News: U.S. Mainland Braces For Hurricane Dorian As It Intensifies Over The Atlantic

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U.S. Mainland Braces For Hurricane Dorian As It Intensifies Over The Atlantic
The storm is traveling at 12 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

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August 30, 2019 at 07:02PM
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Connected by Cannabis

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Hillary Peckham and Maren Hall-Wieckert, both part of her family-run medical marijuana company, were married at the Bronx Zoo. But first they had some healing to do.
Weddings and Engagements
August 30, 2019 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: For 2 Nurses, Working In The ICU Is 'A Gift Of A Job'

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For 2 Nurses, Working In The ICU Is 'A Gift Of A Job'
For years, Kristin Sollars and Marci Ebberts worked together caring for critically ill patients, a job they say is also a daily mindset. "You carry a little bit of them with you," Ebberts said.

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August 30, 2019 at 04:08PM
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NPR News: For 2 Nurses, Working In The ICU Is 'A Gift Of A Job'

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For 2 Nurses, Working In The ICU Is 'A Gift Of A Job'
For years, Kristin Sollars and Marci Ebberts worked together caring for critically ill patients, a job they say is also a daily mindset. "You carry a little bit of them with you," Ebberts said.

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August 30, 2019 at 04:08PM
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NPR News: Oil Industry Group Responds To Methane Limit Rollback

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Oil Industry Group Responds To Methane Limit Rollback
NPR's Noel King talks with Erik Milito of the American Petroleum Institute about the Trump administration's proposal to roll back Obama-era regulations on methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

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August 30, 2019 at 04:08PM
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NPR News: Tension Over Shooting Sports In Schools

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Tension Over Shooting Sports In Schools
Efforts to recruit kids in high school are paying off, as shooting sports get more popular. That effort comes with some controversy, in part because of the involvement of the NRA.

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At August 30, 2019 at 04:08PM
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With a Sexually Fluid Cast, ‘Are You the One?’ Builds a Cult Following

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Devoted viewers say the show has made them realize how starved they were for representation in mainstream media.
Television, Dating and Relationships, Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Reality Television
August 30, 2019 at 04:00PM
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What Does VSCO Think About the ‘VSCO Girls’?

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We spoke to the brands behind Gen Z’s highly aestheticized (and widely parodied) personal brand.
Social Media, Photography, your-feed-fashion, your-feed-selfcare
August 30, 2019 at 04:00PM
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From ‘Homewrecker’ to Caretaker

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When my father left my mother for a woman three decades younger, I couldn’t have known how much my feelings for her would change.
Love (Emotion), Age, Chronological, Colleges and Universities, Voice and Speech
August 30, 2019 at 11:00AM
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NPR News: EPA Aims To Roll Back Limits On Methane Emissions From Oil And Gas Industry

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EPA Aims To Roll Back Limits On Methane Emissions From Oil And Gas Industry
"This would be a huge step backward," said one environmental advocate. "It would cause greatly increased pollution." The Trump administration says it will help the oil and gas industry save money.

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at August 30, 2019 at 04:16AM
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NPR News: Former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister Weighs In On Rollback Of Emissions Rules

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Former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister Weighs In On Rollback Of Emissions Rules
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister about how rolling back methane emissions restrictions will affect the fossil fuel industry.

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August 30, 2019 at 04:00AM
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NPR News: Not All Oil Companies Support Trump Administration's Rollback Of Methane Emission Rule

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Not All Oil Companies Support Trump Administration's Rollback Of Methane Emission Rule
The Trump administration wants to weaken regulation of methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas. The move faces opposition from environmentalists and some in the oil and gas industry.

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August 30, 2019 at 04:00AM
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22 Women Say They Were Exploited by Porn Producers

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Their lawsuit, a rare look into an opaque industry, seeks $22 million in damages.
Women and Girls, Pornography, Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming, Computers and the Internet, your-feed-selfcare
August 29, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: After Months In A Dish, Lab-Grown Minibrains Start Making 'Brain Waves'

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After Months In A Dish, Lab-Grown Minibrains Start Making 'Brain Waves'
Researchers say clusters of human brain cells grown in the lab can spontaneously generate electrical patterns similar to the brain waves of 6-month-old fetus.

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at August 29, 2019 at 11:55PM
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Thứ Năm, 29 tháng 8, 2019

NPR News: Surgeon General Sounds Alarm On Risk Of Marijuana Addiction And Harm

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Surgeon General Sounds Alarm On Risk Of Marijuana Addiction And Harm
As more than 30 states have liberalized marijuana laws, the use and potency of the drug have increased. The Surgeon General says there's no safe amount of marijuana for adolescents and pregnant women.

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Children's Health
August 29, 2019 at 11:53PM
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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: Estimate For Cost Of Hernia Surgery Misses The Mark

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Bill Of The Month: Estimate For Cost Of Hernia Surgery Misses The Mark
Patients are often told to be smart consumers and shop around for health care before they use it. But even when you do so, estimates from insurers, hospitals and doctors can be unreliable.

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August 29, 2019 at 11:07PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: Estimate For Cost Of Hernia Surgery Misses The Mark

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Bill Of The Month: Estimate For Cost Of Hernia Surgery Misses The Mark
Patients are often told to be smart consumers and shop around for health care before they use it. But even when you do so, estimates from insurers, hospitals and doctors can be unreliable.

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August 29, 2019 at 11:07PM
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NPR News: Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?

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Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?
They live in the lead-contaminated village of Kabwe, Zambia. A World Bank loan for lead clean-up offered reason for hope. A new report assesses the current situation.

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Children's Health
August 29, 2019 at 09:57PM
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NPR News: Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?

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Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?
They live in the lead-contaminated village is Kabwe, Zambia. In 2016, the World Bank loaned the Zambian government $65.5 million for cleanup. Has anything changed?

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August 29, 2019 at 09:57PM
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NPR News: Nile Rodgers On Writing Smash Hits And Reworking David Bowie's 'Let's Dance'

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Nile Rodgers On Writing Smash Hits And Reworking David Bowie's 'Let's Dance'
Hear a very rare demo of the first time David Bowie ever sang the title track to his 15th studio album after Rodgers rearranged it.

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World Cafe At August 29, 2019 at 08:00PM
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NPR News: A Story Of Nazi Uranium

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A Story Of Nazi Uranium
A cube of uranium from a Nazi nuclear reactor has turned up in Maryland. Now two researchers are trying to figure out how it got there and what happened to similar artifacts.

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at August 29, 2019 at 04:07PM
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NPR News: Mangroves, Climate Change And Hurricanes

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Mangroves, Climate Change And Hurricanes
Climate change is extending the range of mangroves. The tropical trees are thriving farther north and south than ever before. Scientists say that's actually helping limit damage during hurricanes.

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August 29, 2019 at 04:07PM
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NPR News: Duped In The Deli Aisle? 'No Nitrates Added' Labels Are Often Misleading

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Duped In The Deli Aisle? 'No Nitrates Added' Labels Are Often Misleading
Consumer groups are urging the USDA to change labeling rules for processed meats. They argue that 'Uncured' and 'No nitrates added' labels may falsely lead people to believe these meats are healthier.

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at August 29, 2019 at 04:00PM
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Miriam Shor Reads ‘My Platonic Romance on the Psych Ward’

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The “Younger” actress reads an essay about the unlikely relationship of two psychiatric patients.
Podcasts, Mental Health and Disorders, Modern Love (Times Column)
August 28, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Purdue Pharma Considers Converting To A Public Trust Amid Lawsuits Over Opioid Crisis

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Purdue Pharma Considers Converting To A Public Trust Amid Lawsuits Over Opioid Crisis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Charles Tatelbaum, director at Tripp Scott law firm, about what the Purdue Pharma settlement would mean for the company, the plaintiffs and the Sackler family.

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August 29, 2019 at 03:20AM
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NPR News: Purdue Pharma Considers Converting To A Public Trust Amid Lawsuits Over Opioid Crisis

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Purdue Pharma Considers Converting To A Public Trust Amid Lawsuits Over Opioid Crisis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Charles Tatelbaum, director at Tripp Scott law firm, about what the Purdue Pharma settlement would mean for the company, the plaintiffs and the Sackler family.

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August 29, 2019 at 03:20AM
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NPR News: Trump Administration Opens Door To Dropping Florida's Key Deer From Endangered List

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Trump Administration Opens Door To Dropping Florida's Key Deer From Endangered List
U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials recommended that Key Deer be "delisted due to recovery," but advocates say the Key Deer population was hard hit by Hurricane Irma and its aftermath.

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August 29, 2019 at 03:20AM
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You’ve Heard of the Drop. Target Had It First.

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The granddaddy of get-it-while-it’s-hot retailing is reviving its frenzy-inducing Design for All marketing campaign.
Fashion and Apparel, Shopping and Retail
August 28, 2019 at 07:00AM
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Now Therapists Have to Figure Out Astrology, Tarot and Psychedelics

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Patients are confronting psychotherapists with a fresh pile of really useful challenges.
Psychology and Psychologists, your-feed-selfcare, Crystals, Therapy and Rehabilitation
August 28, 2019 at 07:00AM
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Thứ Tư, 28 tháng 8, 2019

NPR News: Ibibio Sound Machine Takes Us Around The World Without Leaving London

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Ibibio Sound Machine Takes Us Around The World Without Leaving London
British-born singer Eno Williams grew up in Nigeria, but fuses the language of her roots with the musical roots of her bandmates, who hail from Ghana, Trinidad, Australia and Brazil.

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World Cafe At August 28, 2019 at 11:18PM
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NPR News: Sand, Sunscreen and... Sharks! Cape Cod Beach Towns Do More To Keep People Safe

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Sand, Sunscreen and... Sharks! Cape Cod Beach Towns Do More To Keep People Safe
One year after a young man died in a shark attack, Cape Cod beach towns are adding emergency services and high tech detection. An influx of great whites followed a rebound in the seal population.

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at August 28, 2019 at 10:42PM
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NPR News: Sand, Sunscreen and... Sharks! Cape Cod Beach Towns Do More To Keep People Safe

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Sand, Sunscreen and... Sharks! Cape Cod Beach Towns Do More To Keep People Safe
One year after a young man died in a shark attack, Cape Cod beach towns are adding emergency services and high tech detection. An influx of great whites followed a rebound in the seal population.

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August 28, 2019 at 10:42PM
Environment
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NPR News: Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrives In New York After Sailing The Atlantic

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Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrives In New York After Sailing The Atlantic
A 16-year-old Swedish activist chose sailing over flying to attend a United Nations climate summit. She's inspired young people around the world to protest for more climate action.

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at August 28, 2019 at 08:21PM
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NPR News: Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrives In New York After Sailing The Atlantic

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Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrives In New York After Sailing The Atlantic
A 16-year-old Swedish activist chose sailing over flying to attend a United Nations climate summit. She's inspired young people around the world to protest for more climate action.

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August 28, 2019 at 08:21PM
Environment
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NPR News: Opinion: It's Your Right To See Your Medical Records. It Shouldn't Be This Hard To Do

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Opinion: It's Your Right To See Your Medical Records. It Shouldn't Be This Hard To Do
Hospitals and other health care companies often make it hard — and pricey — to get access to your medical data. It doesn't have to be this way.

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Opinion
August 28, 2019 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: Giant Pumice Raft Floating Toward Australia May Have Environmental Benefits

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Giant Pumice Raft Floating Toward Australia May Have Environmental Benefits
A giant mass of volcanic rock larger than the size of Manhattan is drifting toward Australia. Scientists hope it could help replenish the Great Barrier Reef.

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August 28, 2019 at 04:02PM
Environment
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NPR News: New Generation Of Mortuary Students Represent Industry Changes

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New Generation Of Mortuary Students Represent Industry Changes
First-generation mortuary students represent a major change in an industry long dominated by local family businesses. Those students also face their own set of challenges.

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At August 28, 2019 at 04:02PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations

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As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations
The Department of Homeland Security will move millions in emergency funds for new detention beds and facilities for court cases. House Democrats slammed the move, calling it "backwards and cruel."

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August 28, 2019 at 07:12AM
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NPR News: How The Fires In The Amazon Rainforest Will Impact The Global Ecosystem

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How The Fires In The Amazon Rainforest Will Impact The Global Ecosystem
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dan Nepstad, president and founder of the Earth Innovation Institute, about the immediate and longer-term impact of fires in the Amazon.

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August 28, 2019 at 04:18AM
Environment
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NPR News: College Board Drops Its 'Adversity Score' For Each Student After Backlash

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College Board Drops Its 'Adversity Score' For Each Student After Backlash
The number was intended to measure all that a student overcame, such as poverty and crime, alongside a student's SAT score. But now College Board is revising its approach to the data.

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At August 28, 2019 at 04:01AM
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NPR News: More Companies Are Taking On The Challenge Of Capturing Carbon Dioxide

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More Companies Are Taking On The Challenge Of Capturing Carbon Dioxide
To address climate change, scientists say countries will need to capture and contain mass amounts of carbon dioxide. It's a technical and financial challenge that more companies are taking on.

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August 28, 2019 at 03:18AM
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Didn’t Think I’d Be Dating in My 80s’

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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
August 27, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: 'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology

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'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology
Frustrated with online marketing sites that peddle needless 'health aids' and fears, gynecologist and columnist Jen Gunter aims to dispel myths about the female body and restore power to patients.

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at August 28, 2019 at 01:58AM
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NPR News: 'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology

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'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology
Frustrated with online marketing sites that peddle needless 'health aids' and fears, gynecologist and columnist Jen Gunter aims to dispel myths about the female body and restore power to patients.

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August 28, 2019 at 01:58AM
Health Care
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NPR News: 'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology

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'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology
Frustrated with online marketing sites that peddle needless 'health aids' and fears, gynecologist and columnist Jen Gunter aims to dispel myths about the female body and restore power to patients.

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August 28, 2019 at 01:58AM
Health Care
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NPR News: A Day In The Life Of The Beatles Brain Of Britain

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A Day In The Life Of The Beatles Brain Of Britain
Richard Porter has earned the title "Beatles Brain of Britain" for zipping around London, showing all the band's most famous hot spots paired with deep dive stories about the Fab Four.

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World Cafe At August 28, 2019 at 01:43AM
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Thứ Ba, 27 tháng 8, 2019

NPR News: Protesters In New Jersey Draw Attention To Lead In Newark's Drinking Water

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Protesters In New Jersey Draw Attention To Lead In Newark's Drinking Water
Many Newark residents are relying on bottled water, as city leaders struggle to address the crisis. Protests happened against the backdrop of MTV's Video Music Awards, which were held in New Jersey.

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August 27, 2019 at 04:10PM
Environment
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NPR News: Teen Activist Will Avoid Greenhouse Gas Emissions On Her Way To U.N. Summit

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Teen Activist Will Avoid Greenhouse Gas Emissions On Her Way To U.N. Summit
A 16-year-old Swedish activist has sailed the Atlantic to attend a U.N. climate summit. She's become a high-profile presence in climate diplomacy, and inspired teens to push for action.

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August 27, 2019 at 04:10PM
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NPR News: Musical Instruments To Be Exempt From Restrictions On Heavily Trafficked Rosewood

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Musical Instruments To Be Exempt From Restrictions On Heavily Trafficked Rosewood
An international endangered species treaty that placed trade restrictions on rosewood is poised to exempt musical instruments from the regulations.

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August 27, 2019 at 05:05PM
Environment
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NPR News: A Newer, Faster Way To Detect Norovirus In Water Supplies

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A Newer, Faster Way To Detect Norovirus In Water Supplies
Norovirus sickens tens of millions of people each year. They get the disease from contaminated food or water. Engineers have developed a rapid, inexpensive test to detect the virus in water supplies.

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at August 27, 2019 at 04:10PM
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NPR News: The Scientific Debate Over Teens, Screens And Mental Health

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The Scientific Debate Over Teens, Screens And Mental Health
What's the link between smartphone use and teens' mental health? Experts disagree, with some arguing that the threat is overblown.

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At August 27, 2019 at 04:00PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Oklahoma Wanted $17 Billion To Fight Its Opioid Crisis: What's The Real Cost?

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Oklahoma Wanted $17 Billion To Fight Its Opioid Crisis: What's The Real Cost?
The $572 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson will cover one year of addiction treatment and prevention the judge says. But health economists predict it will take decades to abate the problem.

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August 27, 2019 at 04:22AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Oklahoma Wanted $17 Billion To Fight Its Opioid Crisis: What's The Real Cost?

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Oklahoma Wanted $17 Billion To Fight Its Opioid Crisis: What's The Real Cost?
The $572 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson will cover one year of addiction treatment and prevention the judge says. But health economists predict it will take decades to abate the problem.

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August 27, 2019 at 04:22AM
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NPR News: Flood Of Money Could Fast Track Newark's Plan To Replace Lead Pipes Amid Water Crisis

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Flood Of Money Could Fast Track Newark's Plan To Replace Lead Pipes Amid Water Crisis
A $120 million loan could cut up to 8 years off a project to swap out pipes that are contaminating water as it flows from the city's primary processing plant into homes.

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August 27, 2019 at 07:02AM
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NPR News: SOS From Brazil's Amazon Fire Protesters: 'We Need The World's Help Right Now'

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SOS From Brazil's Amazon Fire Protesters: 'We Need The World's Help Right Now'
Protesters took to the streets across Brazil this weekend to voice outrage over the fires burning through the Amazon.

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August 27, 2019 at 04:24AM
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NPR News: Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren't Worth It

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Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren't Worth It
The use of tech to track and police our kids in school is growing and privacy experts say the trade-offs aren't worth it.

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At August 27, 2019 at 03:22AM
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NPR News: Indonesia's President Unveils Plan To Move Capital From Jakarta To Borneo

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Indonesia's President Unveils Plan To Move Capital From Jakarta To Borneo
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with conservation scientist Erik Meijaard about why Jakarta is sinking and the plan to move Indonesia's capital to Borneo — where a whole new set of problems awaits.

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August 27, 2019 at 03:22AM
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Afropunk Brings Next Level Style to the Music Festival Scene

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The looks served at the Brooklyn festival this weekend blew past basic, with Afrofuturism influences and bold expressions of individuality.
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August 26, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Jimi Hendrix And George Frideric Handel Were Neighbors Across The Centuries

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Jimi Hendrix And George Frideric Handel Were Neighbors Across The Centuries
If 1960s rock icon Jimi Hendrix and 18th century composer George Frideric Handel were alive at the same time, they would have been next door neighbors in London.

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World Cafe At August 27, 2019 at 12:35AM
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NPR News: Do London's Sea Girls Have The 'Hottest Record In The World'?

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Do London's Sea Girls Have The 'Hottest Record In The World'?
A Sense Of Place trip to London lands World Cafe inside The Pool Recording Studio for a live session with Sea Girls.

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World Cafe At August 26, 2019 at 11:56PM
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Thứ Hai, 26 tháng 8, 2019

NPR News: Whatever Happened To ... The Mysterious Kidney Disease Striking Central America?

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Whatever Happened To ... The Mysterious Kidney Disease Striking Central America?
Some researchers now say that tens of thousands of deaths due to kidney failure may be linked to climate change. But others aren't so sure.

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August 26, 2019 at 08:36PM
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NPR News: Study Questions Mainstay Treatment For Mild Asthma

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Study Questions Mainstay Treatment For Mild Asthma
Many of the 26 million Americans with asthma use a low-dose steroid inhaler daily to prevent symptoms. But a recent study raises questions about this strategy for people with mild, persistent asthma.

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at August 26, 2019 at 04:06PM
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Chủ Nhật, 25 tháng 8, 2019

NPR News: 'Painting' The Ghost Forests Of The Mid-Atlantic Coast

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'Painting' The Ghost Forests Of The Mid-Atlantic Coast
A photographer uses watercolors sensitized to light to make ethereal images of dying trees on the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. As sea levels rise, these haunting sights will only continue to grow.

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August 25, 2019 at 07:28PM
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NPR News: Cancer Fears Over Ethylene Oxide In Georgia

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Cancer Fears Over Ethylene Oxide In Georgia
Federal data recently linked emissions of the widely used chemical ethylene oxide to a higher risk of cancer. Now there are calls to shut down two plants that use it near Atlanta.

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August 25, 2019 at 07:06PM
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NPR News: Academic Science Rethinks All-Too-White 'Dude Walls' Of Honor

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Academic Science Rethinks All-Too-White 'Dude Walls' Of Honor
Historic portraits of revered scientists and doctors can be found all over medical schools and universities — and, as it happens, most feature white men. Some say this sends the wrong message.

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at August 25, 2019 at 07:06PM
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NPR News: Robots Compete In Disaster Test

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Robots Compete In Disaster Test
Robotics teams from all over the country compete in Pennsylvania in the Subterranean Challenge to see whose robot performs best in a simulated mine disaster scenario.

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at August 25, 2019 at 07:06PM
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NPR News: Getting Coral To Reproduce

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Getting Coral To Reproduce
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Florida Aquarium's lead coral scientist Keri O'Neil about getting stone coral to repeatedly reproduce in a lab setting. This could help save global coral populations.

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at August 25, 2019 at 07:06PM
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NPR News: Academic Science Rethinks All-Too-White 'Dude Walls' Of Honor

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Academic Science Rethinks All-Too-White 'Dude Walls' Of Honor
Historic portraits of revered scientists and doctors can be found all over medical schools and universities — and, as it happens, most feature white men. Some say this sends the wrong message.

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August 25, 2019 at 07:06PM
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NPR News: Academic Science Rethinks All-Too-White 'Dude Walls' Of Honor

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Academic Science Rethinks All-Too-White 'Dude Walls' Of Honor
Historic portraits of revered scientists and doctors can be found all over medical schools and universities — and, as it happens, most feature white men. Some say this sends the wrong message.

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August 25, 2019 at 07:06PM
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NPR News: Praise, Don't Tease, And Other Tips To Help Kids With Their Weight

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Praise, Don't Tease, And Other Tips To Help Kids With Their Weight
Even well-intended comments about weight and dieting can actually harm children. Here's advice for how to set kids up for a healthy life and a positive self-image.

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Children's Health
August 25, 2019 at 06:30PM
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NPR News: Amid Mixed Messaging, Brazil's Bolsonaro Sends Troops To Fight Amazon Fires

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Amid Mixed Messaging, Brazil's Bolsonaro Sends Troops To Fight Amazon Fires
Under pressure in his country and abroad, Brazil's president is using military resources to fight fires in the Amazon and take action against those setting them.

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August 25, 2019 at 04:13AM
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Thứ Bảy, 24 tháng 8, 2019

NPR News: The Birds: Nesting Impedes Construction In Virginia

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The Birds: Nesting Impedes Construction In Virginia
Crews in Virginia are preparing for that state's largest construction project, but they face an unusual obstacle — 25,000 seabirds nesting on their staging area.

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August 24, 2019 at 07:30PM
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NPR News: Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life

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Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life
The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival.

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August 24, 2019 at 07:30PM
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NPR News: Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life

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Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life
The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival.

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August 24, 2019 at 07:30PM
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NPR News: Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life

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Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life
The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival.

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August 24, 2019 at 07:30PM
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NPR News: Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life

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Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life
The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival.

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Children's Health
August 24, 2019 at 07:30PM
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Why Doesn’t Anyone Want to Live in This Perfect Place?

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Womyn’s lands, established in the 1960s as lesbian utopias, have failed to attract a new generation of members. Should they be saved?
Women and Girls, Women's Rights
August 24, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Elizabeth Warren Slams Student Loan Watchdog Hire As 'Outrageous'

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Elizabeth Warren Slams Student Loan Watchdog Hire As 'Outrageous'
Robert Cameron was a top lawyer for one of the country's largest student loan servicers. In documents obtained by NPR, Warren called his appointment a "slap in the face to student loan borrowers."

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At August 24, 2019 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: What Satellite Imagery Can Tell Us About The Fires Burning In The Amazon

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What Satellite Imagery Can Tell Us About The Fires Burning In The Amazon
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Doug Morton of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center about what satellite imagery can tell us about the cause and extent of the fires in Brazil.

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August 24, 2019 at 04:16AM
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NPR News: Brazilians Take To The Streets To Protest Deforestation Of The Amazon

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Brazilians Take To The Streets To Protest Deforestation Of The Amazon
Brazilians have taken to the streets in protest over destruction being done to the Amazon through wildfires and tree cutting. They say the new right-wing president is fueling the destruction.

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August 24, 2019 at 04:16AM
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NPR News: Why Norway And Germany Have Frozen Money Going To The Amazon Fund

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Why Norway And Germany Have Frozen Money Going To The Amazon Fund
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nature correspondent Jeff Tollefson about the Amazon Fund and the web of diplomacy aiming to prevent deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

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August 24, 2019 at 03:40AM
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NPR News: Keystone Pipeline's Alternate Route Gets The Go-Ahead From Nebraska Court

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Keystone Pipeline's Alternate Route Gets The Go-Ahead From Nebraska Court
A group of activists, Native American tribes and local landowners had challenged the controversial pipeline's 2017 approval. But the state Supreme Court unanimously rejected that challenge Friday.

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August 24, 2019 at 02:34AM
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NPR News: Lengthy Detention Of Migrant Children May Create Lasting Trauma, Say Researchers

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Lengthy Detention Of Migrant Children May Create Lasting Trauma, Say Researchers
The Trump administration is trying to legalize indefinite detention of migrant families. But detention can be emotionally crushing for kids, leading to long-term mental health problems like PTSD.

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Children's Health
August 24, 2019 at 12:48AM
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NPR News: The Amazon Rainforest, Ablaze In Brazil

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The Amazon Rainforest, Ablaze In Brazil
There have been 74,155 fires in Brazil so far this year, mostly in the Amazon, and about half of which have ignited in just the past month. Some international leaders are raising the alarm.

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August 24, 2019 at 12:20AM
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Thứ Sáu, 23 tháng 8, 2019

Can Roger Federer Break a Sweat?

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On the eve of the U.S. Open, the tennis world’s GOAT coolly charms both fans and corporate sponsors at a Uniqlo meet and greet.
United States Open (Tennis), Tennis, Fashion and Apparel
August 23, 2019 at 07:00AM
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NPR News: Wyoming Strives To Use Medicaid To Reduce Air Ambulance Bills For All Patients

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Wyoming Strives To Use Medicaid To Reduce Air Ambulance Bills For All Patients
Frustrated with sky-high bills from air ambulance companies, Wyoming hopes to hammer down those charges with more regulation. The companies say such a proposal undermines free enterprise.

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August 23, 2019 at 09:54PM
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NPR News: Wyoming Strives To Use Medicaid To Reduce Air Ambulance Bills For All Patients

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Wyoming Strives To Use Medicaid To Reduce Air Ambulance Bills For All Patients
Frustrated with sky-high bills from air ambulance companies, Wyoming hopes to hammer down those charges with more regulation. The companies say such a proposal undermines free enterprise.

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August 23, 2019 at 09:54PM
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NPR News: The Invisible Children With Cancer

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The Invisible Children With Cancer
A study looks at the toll of cancer on children around the world. Co-author Dr. Lisa Force of St. Jude hospital says: "An important prognostic indicator for survival is where that child is living."

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Children's Health
August 23, 2019 at 08:30PM
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NPR News: In Brazil, Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Amazon Rainforest

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In Brazil, Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Amazon Rainforest
NPR's David Greene talks to Jake Spring, a reporter for Reuters, about much of Brazil's Amazon rainforest being ravaged by fire. There's been an 80 percent increase in fires over the last year.

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August 23, 2019 at 04:04PM
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NPR News: News Brief: Rainforest Fires, G-2 Summit, Iran's Economy

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News Brief: Rainforest Fires, G-2 Summit, Iran's Economy
Wildfires are spreading in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. The G-7 summit opens Saturday in France. And Iranians answer this question: Who do you blame for Iran's economic troubles?

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August 23, 2019 at 04:04PM
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NPR News: Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water In Newark, N.J.

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Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water In Newark, N.J.
Residents of Newark are receiving bottled water after elevated lead levels were detected in their drinking water. But there's confusion over who should get the bottled water.

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August 23, 2019 at 04:04PM
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