Thứ Tư, 31 tháng 1, 2018

NPR News: Discovery In India Suggests An Early Global Spread Of Stone Age Technology

Discovery In India Suggests An Early Global Spread Of Stone Age Technology
Scientists have found stone tools in India dating back to 385,000 years ago. The sharp tools were made with a Stone Age technique thought to have originated in Africa and Europe.

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February 1, 2018 at 06:28AM

NPR News: Discovery In India Suggests An Early Global Spread Of Stone Age Technology

Discovery In India Suggests An Early Global Spread Of Stone Age Technology
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Scientists have found stone tools in India dating back to 385,000 years ago. The sharp tools were made with a Stone Age technique thought to have originated in Africa and Europe.

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February 1, 2018 at 06:28AM
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A ‘High Maintenance’ Co-Creator on Her Favorite Possessions


Katja Blichfeld reflects on two chairs that used to belong to her great-aunt — that help serve as a reminder of how she wants to live.
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NPR News: National Book Awards Add Category Honoring Works In Translation

National Book Awards Add Category Honoring Works In Translation
The new prize will consider both fiction and nonfiction translated into English and published in the U.S. It's the first addition to the National Book Foundation's annual slate in over two decades.

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5 Styling Tweaks to Make Right Now


The prefall fashion shows, just ended, were filled with styling tricks — animal prints piled on animal prints, waist cinchers — to try for spring.
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NPR News: CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald Resigns After Reports Show Investment In Tobacco Stocks

CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald Resigns After Reports Show Investment In Tobacco Stocks
Brenda Fitzgerald, director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resigned on Wednesday because of financial conflicts of interest. The chief public health official bought stocks in tobacco and health care companies after she started working at the agency.

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February 1, 2018 at 04:27AM

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NPR News: Journalist Details Israel's 'Secret History' Of Targeted Assassinations

Journalist Details Israel's 'Secret History' Of Targeted Assassinations
Ronen Bergman says that while Israel's shootings, poisonings, bombings and drone strikes against its perceived enemies were "tactical successes," they were also diplomatically harmful.

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NPR News: Ancient Turkey Bones In Mexico Reveal A Strange Relationship With Humans

Ancient Turkey Bones In Mexico Reveal A Strange Relationship With Humans
New tests reveal humans have long raised the birds, and not just for food. Ancient Mesoamericans were buried with turkeys, perhaps as snacks, companions or status symbols. There was even a turkey god.

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February 1, 2018 at 01:57AM

NPR News: Ancient Turkey Bones In Mexico Reveal A Strange Relationship With Humans

Ancient Turkey Bones In Mexico Reveal A Strange Relationship With Humans
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New tests reveal humans have long raised the birds, and not just for food. Ancient Mesoamericans were buried with turkeys, perhaps as snacks, companions or status symbols. There was even a turkey god.

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February 1, 2018 at 01:57AM
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A ‘High Maintenance’ Co-Creator on Her Favorite Possessions


Katja Blichfield reflects on two chairs that used to belong to her great-aunt — that help serve as a reminder of how she wants to live.
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NPR News: Lee Ann Womack On World Cafe

Lee Ann Womack On World Cafe
The country singer performs tracks from her latest album and talks about breaking free from industry pressures.

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February 1, 2018 at 12:46AM
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NPR News: Researchers Discover 'Anxiety Cells' In The Brain

Researchers Discover 'Anxiety Cells' In The Brain
Scientists who identified specific brain cells in mice that control anxiety say the discovery could provide insights that might eventually help people with panic disorder and social phobia.

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February 1, 2018 at 12:00AM

NPR News: Researchers Discover 'Anxiety Cells' In The Brain

Researchers Discover 'Anxiety Cells' In The Brain
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Scientists who identified specific brain cells in mice that control anxiety say the discovery could provide insights that might eventually help people with panic disorder and social phobia.

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February 1, 2018 at 12:00AM
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NPR News: CDC Director Resigns Due To 'Complex' Financial Entanglements

CDC Director Resigns Due To 'Complex' Financial Entanglements
Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald had "complex financial interests," according to a statement from the Department of Health and Human Services. News reports say she bought tobacco stock while CDC director.

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January 31, 2018 at 10:18PM

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It’s the Little Things, Like Coffee, Cocktails and Listening


Jamie Cat Callan and Bill Thompson met in her English class; the semicolon, and all that is ordinary, connected them from the beginning.
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NPR News: Unmasking Katy Perry's Backup Dancer, 'Left Shark'

Unmasking Katy Perry's Backup Dancer, 'Left Shark'
Three years ago, a hapless backup dancer lumbering around the stage with Katy Perry in a blue shark costume became an instant hit. Bryan Gaw, who was inside the costume, talked with David Greene.

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Millennial Moms-to-Be Don’t Hide the Bump


The Critical Shopper visits Hatch to explore the aesthetics of millennial pregnancy.
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NPR News: What Do Amazon, JPMorgan Chase And Berkshire Hathway Have Planned For Health Care?

What Do Amazon, JPMorgan Chase And Berkshire Hathway Have Planned For Health Care?
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced a joint company that will use technology to lower health care costs. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Kevin Schulman of Duke University.

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January 31, 2018 at 05:04PM

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Thứ Ba, 30 tháng 1, 2018

NPR News: What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?

What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?
A new study looks at patient records for a variety of cancers from 71 countries. Some of the data is encouraging — and some is discouraging.

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January 31, 2018 at 06:30AM

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NPR News: What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?

What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?
A new study looks at patient records for a variety of cancers from 71 countries. Some of the data is encouraging — and some is discouraging.

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January 31, 2018 at 06:30AM
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NPR News: How Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway Could Reshape Health Care Industry

How Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway Could Reshape Health Care Industry
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Steven Halper, managing director at Cantor Fitzgerald about Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase's announcement that they are creating a new health care company.

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January 31, 2018 at 04:38AM

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NPR News: Former 'Glee' Actor Mark Salling Found Dead Of Apparent Suicide

Former 'Glee' Actor Mark Salling Found Dead Of Apparent Suicide
Salling faced four to seven years in prison for possession of child pornography. He played the character Noah "Puck" Puckerman on the TV show about a high school singing group.

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NPR News: Health Stocks Drop After Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Announcement

Health Stocks Drop After Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Announcement
Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway are launching an effort to make health care simpler and cheaper for their own workers. The announcement sent health company stock prices lower.

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January 31, 2018 at 04:22AM

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NPR News: South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April

South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April
The South African city of Cape Town is running out of water. On Day Zero — April 16 — the taps will get turned off. As that day approaches, residents are thirsty for answers.

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January 31, 2018 at 04:22AM

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NPR News: Germany's 'Babylon Berlin' Crime Series Is Like 'Cabaret' On Cocaine

Germany's 'Babylon Berlin' Crime Series Is Like 'Cabaret' On Cocaine
The show (now on Netflix) captures a briefly exhilarating time between the world wars, when Berlin had a raging nightlife, a flourishing cabaret scene and a brutal criminal underbelly.

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The ‘Black Panther’ Red Carpet Put Every Other Hollywood Premiere to Shame


Instead of a ho-hum parade of tried-and-true, regal style reigned at the screening of Marvel’s new “Black Panther” movie.
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NPR News: EPA Chief Worried Trump Would Be 'Abusive To The Constitution'

EPA Chief Worried Trump Would Be 'Abusive To The Constitution'
In comments to a Tulsa radio host in February 2016, then Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said he feared President Trump would use executive orders unconstitutionally if he were elected.

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January 31, 2018 at 03:02AM

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NPR News: What A Classic '50s Western Can Teach Us About The Hollywood Blacklist

What A Classic '50s Western Can Teach Us About The Hollywood Blacklist
Author Glenn Frankel says the 1952 film High Noon was inspired by the toxic political climate of the time. Originally broadcast Feb. 21, 2017.

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Who Needs Chocolate? 10 Gifts for the Ones You Love


Who Needs Chocolate? 10 Gifts for the Ones You Love
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Cable Knit Sweaters Get a Fresh Twist


Inspired by the fall/winter 2018 runways, a handful of new updates on the age-old winter staple.
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NPR News: 3 Harlem Renaissance Novels Deliver An Ingenious Take On Race

3 Harlem Renaissance Novels Deliver An Ingenious Take On Race
Novelists Nella Larsen, Wallace Thurman and George S. Schuyler forged their art in what W.E.B. Du Bois famously called the "double-consciousness" of African-Americans.

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A Clothing Line Based on Her Great Grandmother’s Aprons


Paris Starn, the young daughter of New York artists, debuts her line at Opening Ceremony.
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NPR News: Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway Pursue The Health Care 'Unicorn'

Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway Pursue The Health Care 'Unicorn'
Details are scarce, but the companies said they want to help their employees get high-quality health care at a reasonable cost. Will this consortium have better luck than those that have preceded it?

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January 31, 2018 at 01:38AM

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NPR News: Slowdive On World Cafe

Slowdive On World Cafe
The 90s shoegaze band is back. But why did they split up 20 years ago in the first place?

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January 31, 2018 at 12:29AM
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NPR News: Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Tackle Health Care Costs

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Tackle Health Care Costs
Some of the biggest names in business are aligning to launch a new health care venture. Scott Hensley, editor of NPR's Shots health blog, has an overview.

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January 30, 2018 at 10:48PM

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NPR News: Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Launch New Healthcare Company

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Launch New Healthcare Company
The new company will be "free from profit-making incentives and constraints" as it tries to find ways to cut costs and improve healthcare satisfaction for employees

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January 30, 2018 at 08:48PM

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NPR News: A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk

A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk
American aren't drinking as much milk. One long-established dairy is spurring business by replacing cows with nuts and grains, and using new technology to make alternative "milk" sources.

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January 30, 2018 at 08:00PM

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NPR News: 'The Hazel Wood' Has Few Uses For Enchantment

'The Hazel Wood' Has Few Uses For Enchantment
In Melissa Albert's dark take on fairy tales, 17-year-old Alice has spent her entire life on the run from her family legacy: a terrifying mythical world created by her grandmother, a famous author.

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NPR News: After A Polyp Is Found, Patients May Have To Chip In For Colonoscopies

After A Polyp Is Found, Patients May Have To Chip In For Colonoscopies
While the federal health law made insurers cover the full cost of screening colonoscopies, consumers with a history of polyps who need more frequent tests may have to pick up some costs.

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January 30, 2018 at 06:00PM

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NPR News: Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale

Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale
Why do dogs look different from wolves? The question bedeviled Charles Darwin. Now scientists have a fascinating theory that links droopy ears and splotchy coats with domestication.

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January 30, 2018 at 05:01PM

NPR News: Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale

Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale
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Why do dogs look different from wolves? The question bedeviled Charles Darwin. Now scientists have a fascinating theory that links droopy ears and splotchy coats with domestication.

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January 30, 2018 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: Can Seaweed Save Shellfish From Climate Change?

Can Seaweed Save Shellfish From Climate Change?
Warming oceans are hurting the shellfish industry. Scientists are hoping that seagrasses, like seaweed, can help soak up extra carbon in the water.

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January 30, 2018 at 05:01PM

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Thứ Hai, 29 tháng 1, 2018

NPR News: For 'Heaven's Gate' Podcast Host, The Cult Story Hits Close To Home

For 'Heaven's Gate' Podcast Host, The Cult Story Hits Close To Home
When he first heard about the 1997 Heaven's Gate mass suicide, Glynn Washington says, "It felt like that was something that my group could have done."

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NPR News: How Filmmaker Warren Miller Impacted The Extreme Skiing Film Industry

How Filmmaker Warren Miller Impacted The Extreme Skiing Film Industry
Pioneering outdoor filmmaker Warren Miller died last week at 93. NPR's Kelly McEvers and Ari Shapiro look back on his life and the early impact he had on the extreme skiing film industry.

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NPR News: Low Snowfall In The Rockies Could Is Concerning Water Managers Out West

Low Snowfall In The Rockies Could Is Concerning Water Managers Out West
Record-low snowfall in some parts of the Rocky Mountains this winter isn't just bad for the ski industry. It's also a real problem for water managers throughout the West.

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January 30, 2018 at 04:54AM

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The Top 10 Styling Tips from the Men’s Shows


Bringing back the bucket hat, reviving vintage knits — and more tricks from London, Milan and Paris.
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NPR News: Idaho 'Pushing Envelope' With Health Insurance Plan: How Far Can It Go?

Idaho 'Pushing Envelope' With Health Insurance Plan: How Far Can It Go?
Will the Trump administration compel Idaho to stick to health insurance rules laid out in the Affordable Care Act or let the state proceed with plans to skip some of its consumer protections?

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January 30, 2018 at 04:05AM

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NPR News: 'May It Last' Brings The Avett Brothers From North Carolina To HBO

'May It Last' Brings The Avett Brothers From North Carolina To HBO
Judd Apatow is one of the directors of a new documentary airing on HBO that follows the recording of a Grammy-nominated album from the North Carolina band.

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NPR News: The Bargaining Chip At The Border

The Bargaining Chip At The Border
The president's promise to build a wall along the southern border of the U.S. is moving forward.

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January 29, 2018 at 10:06PM

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NPR News: The Dustbowl Revival On World Cafe

The Dustbowl Revival On World Cafe
Listen to an interview and studio session with this high-octane, bluegrass-meets-soul ensemble.

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January 30, 2018 at 01:21AM
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NPR News: globalFEST: Highlights From A Concert Without Borders

globalFEST: Highlights From A Concert Without Borders
David Dye reports from the annual one-night, three-stage, 12-band global music showcase.

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January 30, 2018 at 01:10AM
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NPR News: The Cheese Does Not Stand Alone: How Fungi And Bacteria Team Up For A Tastier Rind

The Cheese Does Not Stand Alone: How Fungi And Bacteria Team Up For A Tastier Rind
Cheese rinds may seem simple, even discardable, but the microbial world they contain is complex. Among their inhabitants: bacterial swimmers that hop on highways of fungal tendrils to get around.

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January 29, 2018 at 10:26PM

NPR News: The Cheese Does Not Stand Alone: How Fungi And Bacteria Team Up For A Tastier Rind

The Cheese Does Not Stand Alone: How Fungi And Bacteria Team Up For A Tastier Rind
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Cheese rinds may seem simple, even discardable, but the microbial world they contain is complex. Among their inhabitants: bacterial swimmers that hop on highways of fungal tendrils to get around.

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January 29, 2018 at 10:26PM
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At the Grammy Awards, White Roses Paled in Comparison to Kesha Rose


There was much ado about white roses, but it was another show of style solidarity that mattered most, and therein lies a lesson.
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NPR News: Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?

Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?
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Adults in a growing number of states and D.C. can now legally buy marijuana without a doctor's prescription. But obstetricians worry pregnant women don't realize the drug could hurt their kids.

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January 29, 2018 at 04:59PM
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NPR News: Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder

Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder
A research review suggests reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people who get immunized.

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NPR News: Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?

Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?
Adults in a growing number of states and D.C. can now legally buy marijuana without a doctor's prescription. But obstetricians worry pregnant women don't realize the drug could hurt their kids.

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NPR News: Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?

Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?
Adults in a growing number of states and D.C. can now legally buy marijuana without a doctor's prescription. But obstetricians worry pregnant women don't realize the drug could hurt their kids.

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January 29, 2018 at 04:59PM

Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng 1, 2018

NPR News: In Reversal, EPA Suspends Alaska Mining Project To Preserve Watershed Protections

In Reversal, EPA Suspends Alaska Mining Project To Preserve Watershed Protections
In a surprise announcement, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said the agency will not rescind protections imposed in 2014, based on assessments the mine would cause significant harm to the watershed.

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January 29, 2018 at 07:23AM

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2018 Grammys Red Carpet: See All the Arrivals


Welcome to one of the year’s weirder red carpets! Keep refreshing as we update this slide show with looks from the music industry’s big night.
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2018 Grammys Red Carpet Arrivals: See All the Action


Cardi B, Lorde, Jay-Z and more walk one of the year’s weirder red carpets.
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NPR News: Boozing With The Bard: How The Masses Find Common Ground With Shakespeare

Boozing With The Bard: How The Masses Find Common Ground With Shakespeare
From a theater company where audiences drink along with the actors to a book of cocktails inspired by his plays, alcohol has long been "a great provoker" in making the Bard's work more relatable.

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NPR News: U.S. Travel Industry Worries As International Visits Decline

U.S. Travel Industry Worries As International Visits Decline
Data suggest that the U.S. share of global travel has been declining since 2015. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to David DuBois, part of the recently launched Visit U.S. Coalition.

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NPR News: A Plucky English Heroine Amid New York's Super-Rich In 'Still Me'

A Plucky English Heroine Amid New York's Super-Rich In 'Still Me'
Author Jojo Moyes has penned a third story about the idealistic young Louisa Clark, thrusting her protagonist into Manhattan's upper-upper-class while juggling romance back home (and abroad).

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NPR News: The Personal Is Always Political: A 2018 Poetry Preview

The Personal Is Always Political: A 2018 Poetry Preview
Many of the books of poems coming out this year are sad, but also powerful; full of poets processing their lives, looking into pains both personal and political through the cracked glass of poetry.

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NPR News: Business And Wildlife Groups Skip The Fight, Work Together To Save A Species

Business And Wildlife Groups Skip The Fight, Work Together To Save A Species
When an animal is listed as endangered that can be bad news for nearby businesses. That's why Georgia's biggest utility is helping to protect the slow-breeding gopher tortoise.

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January 28, 2018 at 07:01PM

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NPR News: 'Flats Are For Quitters': RuPaul Talks Drag, 'All Stars' And Identity Politics

'Flats Are For Quitters': RuPaul Talks Drag, 'All Stars' And Identity Politics
Guest judges on this season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars include designer Marc Jacobs and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

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NPR News: At One NASA Lab, Art And Science Share The Same Orbit

At One NASA Lab, Art And Science Share The Same Orbit
The artists of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratories have made travel posters for distant planets, simulated Jupiter's churning atmosphere and translated satellite movements into sound.

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Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng 1, 2018

Lorell Guerrero, Luis Gonzalez


Lorell Guerrero, a lawyer, and Luis Gonzalez, a business manager, were married on a 10-acre organic avocado farm in Redland, Fla.
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Kevin Joseph DeYager, Kewchang Lee


The couple, who met through mutual friends in 1994, were married at San Francisco City Hall.
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Julia Yost, Matthew Schmitz


The bride and groom met through work. They are both editors at First Things, a journal about religion and public life, in New York.
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Eileen Zelek, Brian Geiger


The couple met in December 2014 through a mutual friend in New York.
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Courtney Carter, John Paul Evangelista


The couple met in July 2015 at a mutual friend’s wedding in Greenport, N.Y.
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Lindsey Housman, Steven Mark


Lindsey Megan Housman and Steven Jay Mark, who met through JDate in 2009, were married Jan. 27 at the New-York Historical Society in New York.
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Lauren DeNatale, Paul Lyons


The bride, a Dartmouth graduate, and groom, a Princeton graduate, met at the investment firm where they work.
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Emily Grossman, Michael Diamond


Emily Grossman, an accountant, and Michael Diamond, who works at Google, were married Jan. 27 by Rabbi M. Bruce Lustig at Capitale in New York.
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Aileen Silbert, Shai Vichness


Aileen Silbert and Shai Vichness were wed Jan. 27 at Liberty Warehouse in Brooklyn. Rabbi David Ellenson officiated, with Rabbi Suri Krieger participating.
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NPR News: Labeled A 'Terrorist,' A Black Lives Matter Founder Writes Her Record

Labeled A 'Terrorist,' A Black Lives Matter Founder Writes Her Record
Patrisse Khan-Cullors' new memoir recalls the female origins of the movement and the "deep contradiction" of being labeled the enemy.

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NPR News: Rare Disease Finds Fertile Ground In Rohingya Refugee Camps

Rare Disease Finds Fertile Ground In Rohingya Refugee Camps
Diphtheria is not seen in the West because almost everyone is vaccinated against it. But it's been infecting thousands of the refugees in Bangladesh.

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Children's Health

NPR News: Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment

Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment
Maybe honeybees get too much attention. They are agricultural animals, like sheep or cattle, and they sometimes make life harder for wild bees. In fact, the bees in true peril are the wild ones.

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January 27, 2018 at 08:21PM

NPR News: Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment

Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment
Research News
Maybe honeybees get too much attention. They are agricultural animals, like sheep or cattle, and they sometimes make life harder for wild bees. In fact, the bees in true peril are the wild ones.

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NPR News: Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment

Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment
Maybe honeybees get too much attention. They are agricultural animals, like sheep or cattle, and they sometimes make life harder for wild bees. In fact, the bees in true peril are the wild ones.

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January 27, 2018 at 08:21PM

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NPR News: A Puzzled Teen Seeks Answers And Finds Crosswords In 'Down And Across'

A Puzzled Teen Seeks Answers And Finds Crosswords In 'Down And Across'
Author Arvin Ahmadi's debut novel follows Scott Ferdowsi, a disenchanted Iranian-American high school student who runs away to Washington, D.C. to find an expert on the psychology of success.

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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's playlist includes a new single from indie giants MGMT, Moby's modern take on a classic spiritual, and the latest earworm by U.K. singer-songwriter Jade Bird.

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World Cafe
January 27, 2018 at 08:00PM
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NPR News: Not My Job: We Quiz 'Jessica Jones' Star Krysten Ritter On People Named Jones

Not My Job: We Quiz 'Jessica Jones' Star Krysten Ritter On People Named Jones
The superhero actor (and now author of a novel) answers three questions about some other interesting people with a common surname.

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NPR News: Binti's Story Is Finished — But Don't Expect Completion

Binti's Story Is Finished — But Don't Expect Completion
Nnedi Okorafor winds up her saga of a spacefaring Himba girl from Earth in Binti: The Night Masquerade — but she's warned readers not to expect a neat conclusion, and the book bears out her warning.

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NPR News: No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States

No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States
For more than 50 years, the health program for the poor and sick has been required to ferry some clients to and from medical appointments. But a few states say transport is currently too expensive.

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NPR News: No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States

No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States
For more than 50 years, the health program for the poor and sick has been required to ferry some clients to and from medical appointments. But a few states say transport is currently too expensive.

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January 27, 2018 at 06:00PM

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Thứ Sáu, 26 tháng 1, 2018

Open Thread: This Week in Style News


Hedi Slimane at Céline, Alaïa after Alaïa — and more.
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NPR News: Why Do So Many Rock Stars Die At 27? Argentine Film Explores One (Insane) Theory

Why Do So Many Rock Stars Die At 27? Argentine Film Explores One (Insane) Theory
In a season when Hollywood mostly releases warmed-over sequels and third-tier horror flicks, 27 is remarkable in one sense: It's original.

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Seven Things T Editors Like Right Now


A roundup of things T editors — and a few contributors — are excited about in a given week.
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The Top 10 Moments From Couture Week


Hedi Slimane's surprising appointment at Céline, paying homage to Alaïa — and a 3-year-old on the runway.
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NPR News: Alexander Wang Discusses Why He's Leaving NYFW And His New Business Model

Alexander Wang Discusses Why He's Leaving NYFW And His New Business Model
Fashion designer Alexander Wang recently announced the removal of his collection from New York Fashion Week starting this summer. He's not the first designer to make this departure; he shares plans for how he'll sell and show haute couture going forward.

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NPR News: National Gallery Cancels Two Upcoming Shows After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

National Gallery Cancels Two Upcoming Shows After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Both artists, Chuck Close and Thomas Roma, have been subjects of recent accusations by multiple women. The museum says it is "not the appropriate time to present these installations."

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Portfolio: Haute Couture


Some of our favorite moments from the spring 2018 haute couture fashion shows.
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NPR News: 'The Maze Runner: The Death Cure': Nice Guy Finishes, At Last

'The Maze Runner: The Death Cure': Nice Guy Finishes, At Last
The longest, and last, of the Maze Runner films puts its bland teen heroes through the usual paces, but there are enough strong character actors around to keep things interesting.

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At Couture, Lofty Traditions Face the New Swiftness of Fury


After a racial slur makes the rounds on Instagram, history and prettiness clash with the speed of social media.
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Street Style: Haute Couture


The style stars step it up for the haute couture fashion shows in Paris.
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NPR News: Flu Season Rages On, Hitting Baby Boomers Unusually Hard

Flu Season Rages On, Hitting Baby Boomers Unusually Hard
Flu is widespread throughout the country, according to latest federal numbers. Those 65 and older are the most affected, but Baby Boomers are ending up in the hospital at an unusually high rate.

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January 27, 2018 at 12:40AM

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NPR News: How Toyota Helped Create A Thriving Japanese Food Culture In Kentucky

How Toyota Helped Create A Thriving Japanese Food Culture In Kentucky
Authentic Japanese food and culture in the heart of Kentucky? You bet. And it all began when Toyota announced plans to open its first American plant in Georgetown in 1985.

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NPR News: The Hairy Ape

The Hairy Ape
The answers to questions in this final-round game all contain the letters A-P-E in consecutive order. Like Grape Nuts, everyone's favorite cereal that contains neither grapes nor nuts.

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NPR News: Mystery Guest

Mystery Guest
Jackie Faherty is looking for something, and it's up to Ophira and guest musician Julian Velard to guess what that thing is. Can you figure out our Mystery Guest's secret before they do?

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NPR News: It's A Mystery

It's A Mystery
We've rewritten Ed Sheeran's song "Thinking Out Loud," in which "people fall in love in mysterious ways," to be about other famously mysterious things.

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NPR News: This, That, Or The Other

This, That, Or The Other
"Vignette": is it a celebrity fragrance, a winning word at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, or the name of a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race?

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NPR News: Mary Wiseman: Live Long And BLEEP

Mary Wiseman: Live Long And BLEEP
Mary Wiseman, Cadet Tilly on 'Star Trek: Discovery,' tells us about the passion of the fandom, and plays a game inspired by her being the first character in the Star Trek universe to swear.

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NPR News: Film And TV Trivia

Film And TV Trivia
We'll play an audio clip in which a fictional character is asked a trivia question on a game show. Contestants ring in and provide the correct answer to that question.

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NPR News: That's Not So Great

That's Not So Great
See if you can guess what "great" thing we're talking about, based on our totally over-it one-star reviews.

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NPR News: 5 Dream-Team Grammy Collaborations We'd Love To See Sunday Night

5 Dream-Team Grammy Collaborations We'd Love To See Sunday Night
Drawn from this year's list of nominees, these are the live performances we'd program if we were in charge of Sunday night's award show.

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January 26, 2018 at 11:16PM
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In the Studio With an Actress-Turned-Painter


Leelee Kimmel, who used to act under her maiden name, Sobieski, opens her first solo show, of paintings and a virtual reality film.
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NPR News: After Years In the Trenches, Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards Will Step Down

After Years In the Trenches, Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards Will Step Down
Since taking over as president of Planned Parenthood in 2006, Cecile Richards has led the organization through numerous political fights. Those conflicts have intensified under President Trump.

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January 26, 2018 at 10:13PM

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NPR News: 'The Marvelous Ms. Maisel': Science, Comedy And Genius

'The Marvelous Ms. Maisel': Science, Comedy And Genius
In addition to its beautiful costumes and sweet homage to the New York City of the 1950s, the show offers an opportunity to reflect on the nature of genius, says commentator Adam Frank.

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NPR News: Anne Milgram: How Can Smarter Statistics Help Us Fight Crime?

Anne Milgram: How Can Smarter Statistics Help Us Fight Crime?
As New Jersey Attorney General, Anne Milgram transformed the most dangerous city in her state. She changed a criminal justice system based on gut and instinct to one supported by data and statistics.

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NPR News: Mona Chalabi: How Can We Tell The Good Statistics From The Bad Ones?

Mona Chalabi: How Can We Tell The Good Statistics From The Bad Ones?
We need statistics to make fair policy decisions, but there are a lot of bad stats out there. Data journalist Mona Chalabi says you need skepticism and a list of questions to face any dubious stat.

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NPR News: Alan Smith: Why Do We Trust Intuition Over Even The Most Reliable Numbers?

Alan Smith: Why Do We Trust Intuition Over Even The Most Reliable Numbers?
For years, Alan Smith analyzed the most reliable demographic data in the U.K. — the census. He noticed people's perceptions conflicted with reality, and wondered if there was a way to bridge the gap.

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NPR News: Joy Buolamwini: How Does Facial Recognition Software See Skin Color?

Joy Buolamwini: How Does Facial Recognition Software See Skin Color?
Facial analysis technology is often unable to recognize dark skin tones. Joy Buolamwini says this bias can lead to detrimental results — and she urges her colleagues to create more inclusive code.

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NPR News: Cathy O'Neil: Do Algorithms Perpetuate Human Bias?

Cathy O'Neil: Do Algorithms Perpetuate Human Bias?
Mathematician Cathy O'Neil says algorithms embed existing bias into code — with potentially destructive outcomes. Everyone should question their fairness, not just computer scientists and coders.

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NPR News: World Cafe Nashville: Mary Gauthier

World Cafe Nashville: Mary Gauthier
Gauthier's latest album, Rifles & Rosary Beads, is the product of compassion and a call for more of it at a time when it's needed most.

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January 26, 2018 at 09:00PM
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Why Wait? When You Know, You Know.


Two weeks after they began dating, they were engaged. Too soon for the 20-somethings? Not for him: He has wanted to be a married man since he was 5.
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NPR News: Pop Culture Happy Hour: All Bunnies Go To Heaven On 'The Good Doctor'

Pop Culture Happy Hour: All Bunnies Go To Heaven On 'The Good Doctor'
Uproxx TV critic Alan Sepinwall joins the panel to talk about the big broadcast hit of the current season: The Good Doctor.

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NPR News: An Uncle's Overdose Spurs Medicaid Official To Change Course

An Uncle's Overdose Spurs Medicaid Official To Change Course
Dr. Andrey Ostrovsky, until recently chief medical officer for Medicaid, quit his job to more directly fight the stigma of addiction — a stigma that made his beloved uncle afraid to ask for help.

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January 26, 2018 at 05:00PM

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Proenza Schouler and Rodarte Bring Fall Styles to Paris


It was couture week, but as part of the changing times, the brands showed urban warrior and high romance ready-to-wear.
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Thứ Năm, 25 tháng 1, 2018

NPR News: New Fossil Found In Israel Suggests A Much Earlier Human Migration Out of Africa

New Fossil Found In Israel Suggests A Much Earlier Human Migration Out of Africa
Scientists have discovered a part of a fossilized human skull that's around 180,000 years old. It is now the oldest human fossil outside of Africa.

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January 26, 2018 at 06:24AM

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Our Favorite Images from the Couture Shows


The spring/summer 2018 collections, held in Paris this week, were a feast for the eyes.
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The Best Images from the Haute Couture Shows


The requisite tulle and fluttery headpieces were joined by temporary neck tattoos.
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NPR News: Casey Affleck Won't Be Presenting Statuettes At The Oscars

Casey Affleck Won't Be Presenting Statuettes At The Oscars
The acclaimed actor has been dogged by two sexual harassment lawsuits filed against him by two separate women in 2010. The Academy says it appreciates his decision not to attend the ceremonies.

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NPR News: In The Brutal Animated Film 'Have A Nice Day,' Nobody Does

In The Brutal Animated Film 'Have A Nice Day,' Nobody Does
In this indie animated film from China, a bag of money keeps changing hands in a ruthless criminal underworld depicted with a blunt and deliberate crudeness.

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NPR News: On The Spectrum, With A Spec Script: 'Please Stand By'

On The Spectrum, With A Spec Script: 'Please Stand By'
Dakota Fanning plays a young woman with autism determined to submit her Star Trek script to a screenwriting competition in this disappointingly soft coming-of-age tale.

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NPR News: In Gritty 'A Ciambra,' A Romani Teen Must Choose: His Friend, Or His Community?

In Gritty 'A Ciambra,' A Romani Teen Must Choose: His Friend, Or His Community?
Writer-director Jonas Carpignano captures the street life of a Romani-Italian community in a way that's both uncompromisingly realistic and lyrical.

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NPR News: Rebellious Cow Finds Winter Home Among Polish Bison

Rebellious Cow Finds Winter Home Among Polish Bison
She has been spotted twice on the outskirts of Poland's Bialowieza Forest. She appears to be healthy, but she'll need to be removed from the herd before mating season.

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January 26, 2018 at 04:57AM

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NPR News: Supplies Of Valuable Ginseng Root Dwindling

Supplies Of Valuable Ginseng Root Dwindling
Ginseng is a prized root in demand for it's wide use in traditional Chinese medicine. Some of the most valuable ginseng grows wild in Appalachia, but supplies are dwindling.

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Environment
January 26, 2018 at 04:21AM

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NPR News: A Lavish Bollywood Musical Is Fueling A Culture War In India

A Lavish Bollywood Musical Is Fueling A Culture War In India
From the moment Padmaavat went into production, it's been plagued by violent protests over its depiction of Queen Padmavati, a legendary Hindu royal.

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NPR News: 'Tabasco' Opera Makes Fiery Return in New Orleans

'Tabasco' Opera Makes Fiery Return in New Orleans
New Orleans conductor Paul Mauffray lifts the lid on a hot sauce opera that had been bottled up for a century. The show ran on Broadway in the late 1800s, and yes, it's about Tabasco.

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NPR News: Sense Of Place, South Africa: Native Young

Sense Of Place, South Africa: Native Young
Members of the award-winning Cape Town band speak on the power of collaboration.

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January 26, 2018 at 04:06AM
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NPR News: This Mummified Woman Now Has A Name — And A Famous Relative: Boris Johnson

This Mummified Woman Now Has A Name — And A Famous Relative: Boris Johnson
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Meet Anna Catharina Bischoff, an 18th-century syphilitic woman found in 1975. Researchers announced her name Thursday. And the U.K. foreign secretary says he's "very proud" to have the new family tie.

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January 26, 2018 at 03:59AM
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NPR News: This Mummified Woman Now Has A Name — And A Famous Relative: Boris Johnson

This Mummified Woman Now Has A Name — And A Famous Relative: Boris Johnson
Meet Anna Catharina Bischoff, an 18th-century syphilitic woman found in 1975. Researchers announced her name Thursday. And the U.K. foreign secretary says he's "very proud" to have the new family tie.

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January 26, 2018 at 03:59AM

NPR News: How Save The Children Is Coping After Attack That Killed 4 Staffers In Afghanistan

How Save The Children Is Coping After Attack That Killed 4 Staffers In Afghanistan
The assault struck the charity's office in Jalalablad. We spoke to executive vice president Carlos Carrazana about the victims — and the organization's work in the country.

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NPR News: Sense Of Place, South Africa: McCoy Mrubata

Sense Of Place, South Africa: McCoy Mrubata
Mrubata speaks on how jazz was impacted by apartheid and where he sees the genre going now.

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January 26, 2018 at 03:47AM
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Brioni Redefines Itself, With a Whisper and a Smirk


After a succession of creative directors, the Roman tailoring house shifts again with Nina-Maria Nitsche, a clever, sly veteran of Maison Margiela.
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NPR News: 'Connected To The Whole Universe': Saudi Women Artists Show Their Work In The U.S.

'Connected To The Whole Universe': Saudi Women Artists Show Their Work In The U.S.
The "Women's Point of View" exhibition at the Saudi Embassy in Washington, D.C., includes works of photography, motion graphics, even a design for a lightweight "running abaya" for athletes.

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NPR News: Listen And Guess: Can You Tell A Lullaby From A Dance Song?

Listen And Guess: Can You Tell A Lullaby From A Dance Song?
To see if music really is a universal language, researchers gave people 14 second samples of songs from around the world and asked them to say what kind of song it is.

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January 26, 2018 at 02:13AM

NPR News: FDA Panel Gives Qualified Support To Claims For 'Safer' Smoking Device

FDA Panel Gives Qualified Support To Claims For 'Safer' Smoking Device
An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration recommends the agency accept Philip Morris' claims that its iQOS device, a cigarette alternative, reduces exposure to harmful chemicals.

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January 26, 2018 at 02:12AM

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NPR News: Listen And Guess: Can You Tell A Lullaby From A Dance Song?

Listen And Guess: Can You Tell A Lullaby From A Dance Song?
Research News
To see if music really is a universal language, researchers gave people 14 second samples of songs from around the world and asked them to say what kind of song it is.

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January 26, 2018 at 02:13AM
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NPR News: Plastic Pollution Is Killing Coral Reefs, 4-Year Study Finds

Plastic Pollution Is Killing Coral Reefs, 4-Year Study Finds
A study in the Pacific Ocean finds that bags and bottles are sickening and killing reefs from Thailand to Australia. Coral reefs already are susceptible to disease due to unusually warm water.

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January 26, 2018 at 02:01AM

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NPR News: An Enchanting Love Triangle Unfolds In 'Lover For A Day'

An Enchanting Love Triangle Unfolds In 'Lover For A Day'
French filmmaker Philippe Garrel's new film follows a 50-something philosophy professor whose romantic relationship with a 23-year-old student is complicated when his grown daughter moves in.

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In Paris, the Glitter of High Jewelry


Boucheron is celebrating its 160th anniversary, Chanel goes on a lion rampage, and Dior continues to mine the allure of Versailles.
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NPR News: Oprah 2020? Winfrey Says She Does Not 'Have The DNA For It'

Oprah 2020? Winfrey Says She Does Not 'Have The DNA For It'
The media mogul spurred talk of a White House bid with a stirring Golden Globes speech earlier this month. But Winfrey now says she isn't interested in being president.

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NPR News: Regency Romance Crashes Into Dragon-Filled Dystopia In 'The Sky Is Yours'

Regency Romance Crashes Into Dragon-Filled Dystopia In 'The Sky Is Yours'
Chandler Klang Smith's novel, set in a crumbling far-future metropolis menaced by dragons, is a dizzying, delirious crash of wonders and grotesqueries, spiked with crackling dialogue and detail.

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NPR News: Hidden Brain: Researchers Delve Into Improving Concentration

Hidden Brain: Researchers Delve Into Improving Concentration
Can we improve concentration when our attention is constantly being diverted? Researchers found running electrical current through someone's head helps — but it isn't the most practical solution.

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January 25, 2018 at 05:02PM

NPR News: Will State Voters Continue To Pour Money Into Stem Cell Research?

Will State Voters Continue To Pour Money Into Stem Cell Research?
California alone has spent billions in state funds over the last 14 years to support stem cell research. Scientists want another round of cash. So, what exactly did voters get for their money so far?

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January 25, 2018 at 05:00PM

NPR News: A Superhero Movie Got A Screenplay Nomination: Glitch Or Game-Changer?

A Superhero Movie Got A Screenplay Nomination: Glitch Or Game-Changer?
Some 40 years after Superman: The Movie launched the superhero film genre, a superhero movie earned an Oscar nomination outside of the tech categories. (And it wasn't Wonder Woman.)

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NPR News: Hidden Brain: Researchers Delve Into Improving Concentration

Hidden Brain: Researchers Delve Into Improving Concentration
Research News
Can we improve concentration when our attention is constantly being diverted? Researchers found running electrical current through someone's head helps — but it isn't the most practical solution.

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January 25, 2018 at 05:02PM
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NPR News: Will State Voters Continue To Pour Money Into Stem Cell Research?

Will State Voters Continue To Pour Money Into Stem Cell Research?
Research News
California alone has spent billions in state funds over the last 14 years to support stem cell research. Scientists want another round of cash. So, what exactly did voters get for their money so far?

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January 25, 2018 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Will State Voters Continue To Pour Money Into Stem Cell Research?

Will State Voters Continue To Pour Money Into Stem Cell Research?
California alone has spent billions in state funds over the last 14 years to support stem cell research. Scientists want another round of cash. So, what exactly did voters get for their money so far?

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NPR News: Official Who Allowed Tree Cutting By Redskins Owner Named National Parks Director

Official Who Allowed Tree Cutting By Redskins Owner Named National Parks Director
Interior Department Sec. Ryan Zinke announced the promotion of Paul Daniel Smith, who was reprimanded in 2006 for inappropriately using his position on behalf of Dan Snyder, who wanted a better view.

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January 25, 2018 at 05:25AM

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NPR News: Are There Zombie Viruses In The Thawing Permafrost?

Are There Zombie Viruses In The Thawing Permafrost?
There's a new fear from climate change: Bacteria and viruses buried in frozen ground coming back to life as the Arctic warms up. We went digging in permafrost to find out how worried we should be.

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Environment
January 25, 2018 at 05:19AM

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NPR News: Aw, Seriously? The Flu Can Trigger A Heart Attack, Too

Aw, Seriously? The Flu Can Trigger A Heart Attack, Too
The rate of hospitalizations due to influenza is continuing to rise. Now, a study finds the risk of having a heart attack also spikes in the days after a confirmed diagnosis of flu.

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January 25, 2018 at 05:02AM

NPR News: Aw, Seriously? The Flu Can Trigger A Heart Attack, Too

Aw, Seriously? The Flu Can Trigger A Heart Attack, Too
Research News
The rate of hospitalizations due to influenza is continuing to rise. Now, a study finds the risk of having a heart attack also spikes in the days after a confirmed diagnosis of flu.

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January 25, 2018 at 05:02AM
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Valentino: Spring 2018


The spring 2018 couture collection
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Finally, How to Wear a Beret Without Laughing


Here, looks to steal from the street-style peacocks at the men's wear shows.
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NPR News: What's Next For 'Safe Injection' Sites In Philadelphia?

What's Next For 'Safe Injection' Sites In Philadelphia?
Philadelphia officials gave the OK to establishing safe injection sites for drug users. But it's unclear where the sites would be located and who would fund and operate them.

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January 25, 2018 at 03:43AM

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NPR News: Former Drug Industry Executive Will Lead Dept. of Health And Human Services

Former Drug Industry Executive Will Lead Dept. of Health And Human Services
Alex Azar spent five years in charge of Eli Lilly & Co.'s U.S. operations. During his tenure, the prices for the company's insulin products more than doubled.

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January 25, 2018 at 03:04AM

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The Top 10 Moments from the Men’s Shows


An all-night Rick Owens rave, Kendall Jenner hits Milan — and more highlights (on and off the runways) in London, Milan and Paris.
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NPR News: Sci-Fi Titan Le Guin Wanted To 'Stand Up And Be Counted' As A Writer With Kids

Sci-Fi Titan Le Guin Wanted To 'Stand Up And Be Counted' As A Writer With Kids
In 1989, Ursula K. Le Guin told Fresh Air, "Women who write, who have children, their work tends to get 'disappeared.' " the author died on Monday at the age of 88.

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NPR News: Reporter Shares Life Lessons From A Year With 'The Oldest Old'

Reporter Shares Life Lessons From A Year With 'The Oldest Old'
New York Times reporter John Leland followed six people above the age of 85 for one year. That series changed his understanding of old age — and inspired his book, Happiness is a Choice You Make.

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Viktor & Rolf: Spring 2018


The spring 2018 couture collection.
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NPR News: New Play: For Nigerian Expat, Going Home Again Is A Real Trip

New Play: For Nigerian Expat, Going Home Again Is A Real Trip
We talk to the author of The Homecoming Queen, which opened in New York this week. Like the character in her play, Ngozi Anyanwu knows what it's like to live in two very different cultures.

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NPR News: Chinese Scientists Clone Monkeys Using Method That Created Dolly The Sheep

Chinese Scientists Clone Monkeys Using Method That Created Dolly The Sheep
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In a first for primates, a team of researchers has produced two macaque monkey clones using a technique called somatic cell nuclear transfer. The advance could hasten research into human diseases.

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January 25, 2018 at 12:02AM
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NPR News: Chinese Scientists Clone Monkeys Using Method That Created Dolly The Sheep

Chinese Scientists Clone Monkeys Using Method That Created Dolly The Sheep
In a first for primates, a team of researchers has produced two macaque monkey clones using a technique called somatic cell nuclear transfer. The advance could hasten research into human diseases.

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January 25, 2018 at 12:02AM

NPR News: Amid #MeToo, Evangelicals Grapple With Misconduct In #ChurchToo

Amid #MeToo, Evangelicals Grapple With Misconduct In #ChurchToo
Christians focus deeply on a narrative of sin and redemption, but that theme can complicate how church leaders respond to sexual misconduct within their own ranks.

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Jean Paul Gaultier: Spring 2018


The spring 2018 couture collection.
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NPR News: New Report Shows Weather Disasters In 2017 Cost More Than $300 Billion

New Report Shows Weather Disasters In 2017 Cost More Than $300 Billion
Hurricanes, fires and even hail contributed to billions of dollars in damages. The government study also finds that it was among the warmest years on record.

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January 24, 2018 at 10:32PM

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The Book of Clare: Givenchy’s Powerful Return to Couture


Clare Waight Keller writes a modern narrative, while Giorgio Armani tells a shorts story and John Galliano mythologizes Maison Margiela.
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Elie Saab: Spring 2018


The spring 2018 couture collection.
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Maison Margiela: Spring 2018


The spring 2018 couture collection.
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NPR News: Tori Amos On World Cafe

Tori Amos On World Cafe
Long before #MeToo, the angel-voiced rock star shared her own story about sexual assault in the song "Me and a Gun." Now at this cultural moment, she shares advice for other survivors.

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January 24, 2018 at 09:26PM
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NPR News: Gorgeous Colors and Fraught Feelings Spill Over In 'The Lie'

Gorgeous Colors and Fraught Feelings Spill Over In 'The Lie'
Tommi Parrish's new graphic novel is about a seemingly inconsequential encounter — old, estranged friends spend a few hours talking and drinking — but it's bursting with style and emotion.

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