Thứ Ba, 31 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: After Calf's Death, Orca Mother Carries It For Days In 'Tragic Tour Of Grief'

After Calf's Death, Orca Mother Carries It For Days In 'Tragic Tour Of Grief'
What began as a moment of joy ended in tragedy when the infant died last week. Since then its mother has refused to let go, holding her child tightly in what experts call a moving expression of grief.

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August 1, 2018 at 04:54AM

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NPR News: To Combat Rhino Poaching, Dogs Are Giving South African Park Rangers A Crucial Assist

To Combat Rhino Poaching, Dogs Are Giving South African Park Rangers A Crucial Assist
Anti-poaching rangers have sophisticated resources at their command. But one of the most effective is strikingly low-tech. "Since we use dogs, the guys can't hide from us anymore," says a trainer.

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August 1, 2018 at 04:53AM

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At This Avant-Garde Fashion Designer’s Dinner Party, Footwear Is Optional


Good conversation, fun tableware and hyper-seasonal fare are Zoe Latta’s secret ingredients for a relaxed, stylish evening.
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NPR News: 'I'm Not Angry': Alan Alda Says He's Living With Parkinson's

'I'm Not Angry': Alan Alda Says He's Living With Parkinson's
"It hasn't stopped my life at all. I've had a richer life than I've had up until now," the M*A*S*H actor said as he made the announcement Tuesday on CBS This Morning.

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NPR News: Wildfires Could Be The New Norm

Wildfires Could Be The New Norm
A century's worth of fire suppression in forests, drought and heat from climate change, and the "suburbanization" of the woods mean that fires like the Carr Fire in Redding are the new norm.

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August 1, 2018 at 03:40AM

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NPR News: Grieving Mother Orca Carries Dead Calf For More Than A Week, Over Hundreds Of Miles

Grieving Mother Orca Carries Dead Calf For More Than A Week, Over Hundreds Of Miles
The calf was the first to be born in the endangered pod of Pacific Northwest killer whales in three years.

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August 1, 2018 at 03:19AM

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NPR News: Amanda Shires On World Cafe

Amanda Shires On World Cafe
Mama wants to change that Nashville sound.

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August 1, 2018 at 02:22AM
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NPR News: Tony Shalhoub On 'Mrs. Maisel' And Questioning His Worth As An Actor

Tony Shalhoub On 'Mrs. Maisel' And Questioning His Worth As An Actor
The former Monk star recently won a Tony for his role in The Band's Visit and is up for an Emmy for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Despite his success, he still feels like each role could be his last.

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NPR News: Heading May Be Riskier For Women Soccer Players Than Men

Heading May Be Riskier For Women Soccer Players Than Men
Female soccer players are more likely than males to suffer measurable impact on their brains as a result of heading the ball during soccer.

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July 31, 2018 at 09:57PM

NPR News: Heading May Be Riskier For Women Soccer Players Than Men

Heading May Be Riskier For Women Soccer Players Than Men
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Female soccer players are more likely than males to suffer measurable impact on their brains as a result of heading the ball during soccer.

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July 31, 2018 at 09:57PM
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NPR News: Gulf Of Alaska Cod Are Disappearing. Blame 'The Blob'

Gulf Of Alaska Cod Are Disappearing. Blame 'The Blob'
The cod population in the Gulf of Alaska is at its lowest level on record. Scientists say the culprit is a three year long warm water mass known as "the blob."

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July 31, 2018 at 09:24PM

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NPR News: Violence Leaves A Lasting Scar In 'I Didn't Talk'

Violence Leaves A Lasting Scar In 'I Didn't Talk'
Brazilian author Beatriz Bracher's new novel — her first to be published in English — follows a professor who, years later, is still haunted by his arrest and torture during Brazil's dictatorship.

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NPR News: For Many College Students, Hunger 'Makes It Hard To Focus'

For Many College Students, Hunger 'Makes It Hard To Focus'
With rising school costs, as many as half of U.S. college students are feeling so stretched financially that they either aren't getting enough to eat or are they're worried about it, studies find.

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July 31, 2018 at 08:00PM

NPR News: For Many College Students, Hunger 'Makes It Hard To Focus'

For Many College Students, Hunger 'Makes It Hard To Focus'
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With rising school costs, as many as half of U.S. college students are feeling so stretched financially that they either aren't getting enough to eat or are they're worried about it, studies find.

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July 31, 2018 at 08:00PM
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NPR News: A Look Back At Trayvon Martin's Death, And The Movement It Inspired

A Look Back At Trayvon Martin's Death, And The Movement It Inspired
A new television series explores the 2012 killing of the 17-year-old in Sanford, Fla., and the subsequent trial that sparked the Black Lives Matter movement.

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NPR News: 'The Provocative Colette' Celebrates The Power of Beauty

'The Provocative Colette' Celebrates The Power of Beauty
Cartoonist Annie Goetzinger's new biography of the French writer and provocateur Colette focuses on her most youthful, beautiful decades — set in a romanticized, cleaned-up version of Paris.

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NPR News: HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care

HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care
Medicare pays more than $16 billion a year for hospice services. But a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services says hospice patients don't always get the care they're promised.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:01PM

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NPR News: WATCH: How NASA's New Probe Will Stay Cool Near The Sun

WATCH: How NASA's New Probe Will Stay Cool Near The Sun
The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but we still have a lot to learn about it. So this summer, NASA is sending the Parker Solar Probe closer to the sun than we have ever been before.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:01PM

NPR News: HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care

HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care
Medicare pays more than $16 billion a year for hospice services. But a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services says hospice patients don't always get the care they're promised.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:01PM

NPR News: WATCH: How NASA's New Probe Will Stay Cool Near The Sun

WATCH: How NASA's New Probe Will Stay Cool Near The Sun
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The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but we still have a lot to learn about it. So this summer, NASA is sending the Parker Solar Probe closer to the sun than we have ever been before.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:01PM
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NPR News: HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care

HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care
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Medicare pays more than $16 billion a year for hospice services. But a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services says hospice patients don't always get the care they're promised.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:01PM
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Thứ Hai, 30 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: Les Moonves Remains At Helm As CBS Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Les Moonves Remains At Helm As CBS Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The company's board of directors decided not to take further action against the CEO and chairman as it conducts an independent investigation into sexual assault allegations against him.

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NPR News: San Francisco Is Poised To Ban Plastic Straws. That's Got Bubble Tea Shops Worried

San Francisco Is Poised To Ban Plastic Straws. That's Got Bubble Tea Shops Worried
Over 200 city shops sell the drink, also known as boba tea, which features large tapioca balls meant to be sucked through a straw. Boba shops say paper straws are much pricier and don't work as well.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:41AM

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NPR News: The Story Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers' 'Oh Happy Day'

The Story Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers' 'Oh Happy Day'
Edwin Hawkins' use of contemporary sounds, a Latin groove, synthesizers and a soul-influenced lead vocal performance created a new model for gospel music.

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July 31, 2018 at 03:56AM
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NPR News: As Ban On Plastic Straws Spreads, Demand For Paper Alternatives Increases

As Ban On Plastic Straws Spreads, Demand For Paper Alternatives Increases
Orders for paper straws are skyrocketing as bans for the plastic ones multiply. David Rhodes of Aardvark Straws tells NPR's Ailsa Chang his paper straw business is booming.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:12AM

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NPR News: California Allocates $3 Billion For New Water Storage Projects

California Allocates $3 Billion For New Water Storage Projects
California is putting almost $3 billion toward new water storage projects to help preserve its crops during droughts. Some say that money should go to dams and reservoirs, but others want a less environmentally problematic approach.

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July 31, 2018 at 04:07AM

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NPR News: Deadly Carr Wildfire Testing Resources Of Local Officials In Northern California

Deadly Carr Wildfire Testing Resources Of Local Officials In Northern California
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Kristen Schreder, mayor of Redding, Calif., for the latest on the deadly Carr wildfire raging through Northern California.

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July 31, 2018 at 03:48AM

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NPR News: Journalist Held Captive By Pirates Says Focus And Forgiveness Were Crucial

Journalist Held Captive By Pirates Says Focus And Forgiveness Were Crucial
After being kidnapped in Somalia, Michael Scott Moore considered suicide. Then he experienced an "incredible mental transformation" that enabled him to forgive the people who were causing him pain.

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NPR News: Stanley Clarke On World Cafe

Stanley Clarke On World Cafe
A chat with the legend himself and band member Cameron Graves on the new album The Message.

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July 31, 2018 at 12:57AM
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NPR News: Meet The Restaurateurs Fighting To Save The Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument

Meet The Restaurateurs Fighting To Save The Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument
Hell's Backbone Grill is an acclaimed restaurant founded nearly 20 years ago at the edge of the Utah monument. Now, amid controversy, its owners are battling Trump's plans to downsize the land.

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July 30, 2018 at 07:02PM

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NPR News: Changing Climate Pushes Arid West Eastward Impacting Farming

Changing Climate Pushes Arid West Eastward Impacting Farming
The 100th meridian has long divided the U.S. into an arid West and more humid East. Research suggests a warming climate is pushing that boundary east, shaking up agricultural economies along the way.

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July 30, 2018 at 06:37PM

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NPR News: Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated

Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated
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Dehydration has long been known to slow physical performance. Now there's evidence that too little water can hurt cognitive performance, too, making complex thinking tasks harder.

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July 30, 2018 at 03:57PM
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NPR News: Crafts Get The Competitive Treatment In NBC's 'Making It'

Crafts Get The Competitive Treatment In NBC's 'Making It'
If you enjoy glitter and glue and a good time, Making It might be just the summer diversion for the builder and baker and diorama maker in you.

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NPR News: Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated

Off Your Mental Game? You Could Be Mildly Dehydrated
Dehydration has long been known to slow physical performance. Now there's evidence that too little water can hurt cognitive performance, too, making complex thinking tasks harder.

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July 30, 2018 at 03:57PM

Chủ Nhật, 29 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: Les Moonves Accuser: 'It's About Stopping This Behavior'

Les Moonves Accuser: 'It's About Stopping This Behavior'
Six women are accusing the chairman and CEO of CBS Corporation of sexual harassment, including Emmy-winning writer Dinah Kirgo. The allegations were published in a report in The New Yorker.

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NPR News: When The Weather Is Extreme, Is Climate Change To Blame?

When The Weather Is Extreme, Is Climate Change To Blame?
While it's difficult to attribute individual events to climate change, scientists say global warming makes extreme weather more common.

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July 29, 2018 at 07:02PM

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Thứ Bảy, 28 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: Death Toll In Northern California's Carr Fire Rises To 5

Death Toll In Northern California's Carr Fire Rises To 5
A massive wildfire in Northern California has claimed the lives of three more people, bringing the Carr Fire's death toll to five.

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July 29, 2018 at 06:12AM

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NPR News: Jokes And The Pain That Fuels Them At Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Awards

Jokes And The Pain That Fuels Them At Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Awards
Pain has long been at the root of great comedic material, and it was no different at this year's annual Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.

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NPR News: Not My Job: 'Stay Human' Bandleader Jon Batiste Gets Quizzed On Robots

Not My Job: 'Stay Human' Bandleader Jon Batiste Gets Quizzed On Robots
Batiste comes from a family of musicians; he played drums and percussion with the Batiste Brothers Band as a kid, and his debut album came out before he could vote.

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NPR News: Watch Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band And Blind Boys Of Alabama Perform Live

Watch Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band And Blind Boys Of Alabama Perform Live
Ritter caps off the 2018 XPoNential Music Festival with his incredibly catchy folk-rock tunes and a smile.

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July 28, 2018 at 08:18PM
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NPR News: A Postman Signs Off

A Postman Signs Off
Il Soo Choi, a South Korean immigrant, retired this week after 22 years as a postal carrier in Manhattan. He wrote a moving note to the people on his route.

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NPR News: A Thwarted Child Kidnapping Inspired 'Fruit Of The Drunken Tree'

A Thwarted Child Kidnapping Inspired 'Fruit Of The Drunken Tree'
Growing up amid widespread violence in Colombia, Ingrid Rojas Contreras and her sister were targeted for kidnapping. They were saved by the courage and compassion of a teenager working in their home.

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

Heavy Rotation: 10 Hot Summer Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
For this month's playlist, Rebel Diaz and Ana Tijoux reverberate a powerful message to black and brown communities and jazz duo Adam & Kizzie capture the sounds of falling in love.

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July 28, 2018 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: 'Garlandia' Is A Trippy, Visionary, Not Quite Sublime Graphic Novel

'Garlandia' Is A Trippy, Visionary, Not Quite Sublime Graphic Novel
The big new collaboration between Lorenzo Mattotti and Jerry Kramsky is visually gorgeous, lush and virtuosic — but its story of a peaceful fantasy world threatened by a crisis feels generic.

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Thứ Sáu, 27 tháng 7, 2018

NPR News: Roseanne Barr Tells Fox's Hannity That Racist Tweet Was A Big Misunderstanding

Roseanne Barr Tells Fox's Hannity That Racist Tweet Was A Big Misunderstanding
The comedian appeared on Fox News pundit Sean Hannity's show Thursday, claiming the backlash over the widely condemned tweet that led to ABC canceling her show was a misunderstanding.

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NPR News: Wildfires In Western U.S. Could Affect Air Quality For Prolonged Period Of Time

Wildfires In Western U.S. Could Affect Air Quality For Prolonged Period Of Time
The smoke from nearly 100 large Western wildfires has public health officials worried. Air quality managers are warning this is the new norm for the region, given climate change.

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July 28, 2018 at 03:41AM

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NPR News: Arizona Governor Takes Steps To Blunt Industry Influence On Medicaid

Arizona Governor Takes Steps To Blunt Industry Influence On Medicaid
After an investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and NPR into conflicts of interest in Medicaid decisions about drugs, Arizona's governor added new transparency rules.

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July 28, 2018 at 03:45AM

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NPR News: Grim Realities Meet Magic And Absurdity In 'The Wrong Heaven'

Grim Realities Meet Magic And Absurdity In 'The Wrong Heaven'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Amy Bonnaffons about her first collection of short stories, The Wrong Heaven.

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NPR News: Report Shows Trump Administration Issued Permits For Lion Trophies To Republican Donors

Report Shows Trump Administration Issued Permits For Lion Trophies To Republican Donors
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Michael Harris, director of the Wildlife Law Program with Friends of Animals, about the recent findings about government-issued permits for imported lion trophies being given to Republican donors.

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July 28, 2018 at 03:28AM

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NPR News: CBS Responds To Sexual Harassment Claims Against CEO Les Moonves

CBS Responds To Sexual Harassment Claims Against CEO Les Moonves
Without naming him specifically, the media company said on Friday it is "committed to investigating claims that violate the Company's clear policies" on personal misconduct.

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NPR News: D.C. Has Had More Than 300 Synthetic Marijuana Overdoses In 2 Weeks

D.C. Has Had More Than 300 Synthetic Marijuana Overdoses In 2 Weeks
Synthetic marijuana, known as K2, overdoses are challenging the city's first responders and law enforcement. "Overdoses are happening everywhere," says one delivery driver.

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July 28, 2018 at 12:42AM

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NPR News: Stephen King: 'My Imagination Was Very Active — Even At A Young Age'

Stephen King: 'My Imagination Was Very Active — Even At A Young Age'
Bad things happen in Castle Rock, a new Hulu series based on King's fictional town. King spoke to Fresh Air in 1992, 2000 and 2013 about his career writing horror and his fear of losing his mind.

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NPR News: Tom Cruise Keeps Gaining Momentum In 'Mission: Impossible — Fallout'

Tom Cruise Keeps Gaining Momentum In 'Mission: Impossible — Fallout'
Cruise shows no sign of slowing down as he takes on the role of secret agent Ethan Hunt once again. Critic Justin Chang says the new Mission: Impossible is full of "exhilarating, large-scale action."

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Unicorns, a Chef-Designed Bikini, and More Things T Editors Are Into Right Now


A by-no-means exhaustive list of the things our editors (and a few contributors) find interesting on a given week.
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NPR News: Hot Weather Spells Trouble For Nuclear Power Plants

Hot Weather Spells Trouble For Nuclear Power Plants
Multiple nuclear power facilities in Europe have reduced their electricity production because seawater, which is used to keep the reactors cool, has been warmer than usual.

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July 27, 2018 at 10:41PM

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NPR News: Jessica Walter's Alter Egos

Jessica Walter's Alter Egos
Jessica Walter talks about playing boozy, acerbic moms on Arrested Development and Archer — and shares stories from her early days on TV.

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NPR News: Jessica Walter: Walter Egos

Jessica Walter: Walter Egos
Jessica Walter talks about playing boozy, acerbic moms on Arrested Development and Archer — and shares stories from her early days on TV.

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NPR News: The Artist Responsible For Chance The Rapper's Meme-Inspired Abstract Art

The Artist Responsible For Chance The Rapper's Meme-Inspired Abstract Art
Illustrator Brandon Breaux has, since Chance The Rapper's debut mixtape, created the evocative portraits used on his covers. But for a recent series, Breaux went abstract — and meme-y.

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NPR News: James Kirchick: Who Benefits From Unrestricted Free Speech?

James Kirchick: Who Benefits From Unrestricted Free Speech?
When James Kirchick was in college, someone he found deeply offensive spoke on campus. Rather than protest, James attended the talk. He says free speech benefits everyone, especially the powerless.

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NPR News: Elif Shafak: What Happens When Different Viewpoints Are Silenced?

Elif Shafak: What Happens When Different Viewpoints Are Silenced?
Turkish novelist Elif Shafak has seen firsthand what can happen when a country restricts free speech. She says democracy depends on the right to openly exchange diverse, even oppositional, ideas.

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NPR News: Jeffrey Howard: Should A Culture Dedicated To Free Speech Limit Hate Speech?

Jeffrey Howard: Should A Culture Dedicated To Free Speech Limit Hate Speech?
Political scientist Jeffrey Howard says democracies should allow all types of speech — even if they're hurtful. The key, he says, is to respond with conversation rather than confrontation.

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NPR News: Zachary Wood: Why Should We Listen To Views We Find Offensive?

Zachary Wood: Why Should We Listen To Views We Find Offensive?
In college, Zachary Wood joined a group that invites provocative speakers to campus, hoping to spark dialogue. But he soon learned not everyone wants to hear from those with whom they disagree.

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NPR News: How The Brain Helps You Sing Or Say What You Mean

How The Brain Helps You Sing Or Say What You Mean
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The richness of human vocal communication turns partly on our ability to control pitch, scientists say. Consider the difference you hear between "Let's eat, Grandma" and "Let's eat Grandma."

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NPR News: How The Brain Helps You Sing Or Say What You Mean

How The Brain Helps You Sing Or Say What You Mean
The richness of human vocal communication turns partly on our ability to control pitch, scientists say. Consider the difference you hear between "Let's eat, Grandma" and "Let's eat Grandma."

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July 27, 2018 at 08:00PM

NPR News: Watch Margo Price And Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Live

Watch Margo Price And Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Live
A modern spin on traditional country and Afrobeat, these two artists join eight others for a day full of live performances from the XPoNential Music Festival.

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July 27, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: Which Water Is Best For Health? Hint: Don't Discount The Tap

Which Water Is Best For Health? Hint: Don't Discount The Tap
Scientists weigh in on whether Americans really need to pay for alkalinized, mineralized, or purified water from filters or bottles.

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July 27, 2018 at 07:02PM

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NPR News: Food, Fast: Feeding The Tour De France In 'Eat. Race. Win.'

Food, Fast: Feeding The Tour De France In 'Eat. Race. Win.'
A new Amazon Prime Video series follows chef Hannah Grant around Europe as she prepares locally-sourced, high-energy meals for athletes who require over 6,000 calories every day.

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NPR News: Some Doctors, Patients Balk At Medicare's 'Flat Fee' Payment Proposal

Some Doctors, Patients Balk At Medicare's 'Flat Fee' Payment Proposal
The Trump administration says its plan to overhaul the way Medicare pays doctors will save physicians time and paperwork. But critics worry the changes will hurt patients' care and doctors' income.

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July 27, 2018 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Wyoming Gives 22 Winners The Chance To Hunt Grizzlies — Or Not

Wyoming Gives 22 Winners The Chance To Hunt Grizzlies — Or Not
A whopping 7,000 people vied for the chance to hunt Wyoming grizzly bears for the first time in 44 years. Many entrants in the permit lottery said if they won, they would sit out the hunt.

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July 27, 2018 at 06:11AM

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NPR News: In 'The Captain,' Clothes Make The Man — And The Monster

In 'The Captain,' Clothes Make The Man — And The Monster
A German deserter in the waning days of World War II dons a discarded Nazi officer's uniform for warmth, but soon finds himself wielding its authority with unnerving and violent cruelty.

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NPR News: 'Hot Summer Nights' Loves The '90s, But Not Its Main Character

'Hot Summer Nights' Loves The '90s, But Not Its Main Character
Writer/director Elijah Bynum's debut feature, a "nostalgia-soaked coming-of-age drama set in 1991 Cape Cod," is so beholden to its influences it never manages to escape their shadow.

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NPR News: Spectacular Real-World Stunts Make 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' A Blast

Spectacular Real-World Stunts Make 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' A Blast
Writer-director Christopher McQuarrie returns to the M:I franchise with jaw-dropping stunts and set pieces, ensuring that "Fallout's sky-high thrill quotient obliterates that of all competitors."

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NPR News: 'Scotty And The Secret History Of Hollywood': The Man Who Sold Sex To The Stars

'Scotty And The Secret History Of Hollywood': The Man Who Sold Sex To The Stars
The documentary about Scotty Bowers, who procured same-sex lovers for many of Hollywood's biggest stars, skimps on emotional depth to let its subject dish gossip in his charming, gregarious way.

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NPR News: Photos Of Villagers 'Dreaming' Of Food Sparks Outrage Across India

Photos Of Villagers 'Dreaming' Of Food Sparks Outrage Across India
Indians are calling a series of photos depicting villagers in front of a table of fake food unethical and insensitive. The photos were featured on World Press Photo Foundation's Instagram this week.

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NPR News: What The Trump Administration Has Proposed To Change In The Endangered Species Act

What The Trump Administration Has Proposed To Change In The Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration wants to roll back some rules for endangered species. Environmentalists say it could mean more species go extinct.

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July 27, 2018 at 03:15AM

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NPR News: Watch The Lone Bellow And Bermuda Triangle Perform Live

Watch The Lone Bellow And Bermuda Triangle Perform Live
Representing Brooklyn and Nashville, these trio's go back to back, capping off the live webcast from day one of the 2018 XPoNential Music Festival.

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July 27, 2018 at 01:59AM
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5 Brands Making Men’s Swimwear That Doesn’t Look Like Swimwear


Free of bells and whistles, these labels’ trunks function beautifully in and out of the water.
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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: A Plan For Affordable Gender-Confirmation Surgery Goes Awry

Bill Of The Month: A Plan For Affordable Gender-Confirmation Surgery Goes Awry
A young grad student worked out a way to pay for life-changing gender-confirmation surgery. But she still had to fight to resolve a billing discrepancy that ran into the tens of thousands of dollars.

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July 26, 2018 at 11:04PM

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NPR News: 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' And 'Nanette' Brim With Heart And Humanity

'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' And 'Nanette' Brim With Heart And Humanity
Morgan Neville's moving documentary about Fred Rogers and Netflix's stand-up special starring Australian comic Hannah Gadsby both refuse to play along with established genre conventions.

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NPR News: Huge Flood From Failed Dam In Laos Has Now Spread To Cambodia

Huge Flood From Failed Dam In Laos Has Now Spread To Cambodia
The flood has killed at least 27 people in Laos. In Cambodia, the Sekong River rose to nearly 12 meters (almost 40 feet) on Thursday – a height that flooded 17 villages.

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July 26, 2018 at 09:01PM

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NPR News: Watch Live Performances From XPoNential Music Festival This Weekend

Watch Live Performances From XPoNential Music Festival This Weekend
Watch Josh Ritter, Bermuda Triangle, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force and many more perform live on the Camden Waterfront starting Friday at 4 p.m. ET.

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July 26, 2018 at 07:02PM
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NPR News: An Aging Philip Marlowe Returns In 'Only To Sleep'

An Aging Philip Marlowe Returns In 'Only To Sleep'
Lawrence Osborne's new Marlowe novel brings us a version of the gumshoe in his 70s, lonely and slow, looking into another mysterious death. It's a book that seems simple, but hides cavernous depths.

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Tell T a Joke | Natasha Lyonne


The actress pokes fun at the New York Times’s crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz.
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Natasha Lyonne Cracks a Few Crossword Jokes


What kind of a pillow does Will Shortz sleep on?
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NPR News: 'Teen Titans GO! To The Movies': Joke! Gag! DC Films Aren't Just For Mopes Anymore!

'Teen Titans GO! To The Movies': Joke! Gag! DC Films Aren't Just For Mopes Anymore!
This bright, silly and breezily funny film finds the Cartoon Network heroes going Hollywood, bringing deep-cut DC Comics references — and fart jokes — with them.

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NPR News: Parker Posey Writes Her Own Myth In 'You're On An Airplane'

Parker Posey Writes Her Own Myth In 'You're On An Airplane'
This "self-mythologizing memoir," which Posey pronounces "me-moir," is written as if it's a monologue to an airplane seatmate, full of collages, cocktail recipes and stories from her life and career.

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NPR News: What Friday's Extra-Long Lunar Eclipse Can Tell Us About The Earth

What Friday's Extra-Long Lunar Eclipse Can Tell Us About The Earth
The moon will turn orange or even red. And the eclipse — expected to be the longest this century — will be best to see in eastern and southern Africa, the Middle East, eastern Europe and south Asia.

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July 26, 2018 at 04:32AM

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NPR News: Kennedy Center Names Its 2018 Honorees

Kennedy Center Names Its 2018 Honorees
Cher, Reba McEntire, Wayne Shorter, Philip Glass and the creators of Hamilton will be celebrated at this year's gala on Dec. 2.

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NPR News: Heat Waves: A Global Sweat

Heat Waves: A Global Sweat
Is this just a particularly hot summer? Or are we experiencing a natural disaster?

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Environment
July 25, 2018 at 09:06PM

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NPR News: The Endangered Species Act: On The Brink Of Extinction?

The Endangered Species Act: On The Brink Of Extinction?
The law celebrates its 45th birthday this year.

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July 24, 2018 at 09:06PM

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NPR News: 'Miseducation Of Cameron Post' Creators Take Aim At Gay Conversion Therapy

'Miseducation Of Cameron Post' Creators Take Aim At Gay Conversion Therapy
Desiree Akhavan's new film, based on Emily Danforth's 2012 young adult novel, centers on a high school girl who's sent to a Christian conversion center after she's caught kissing her girlfriend.

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NPR News: Marines Who Fired Rocket Launchers Now Worry About Their Brains

Marines Who Fired Rocket Launchers Now Worry About Their Brains
The military is trying to figure out whether troops can sustain brain injuries from firing certain powerful weapons. A pair of Marines who used to shoot these weapons think they already know.

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July 25, 2018 at 11:47PM

NPR News: Marines Who Fired Rocket Launchers Now Worry About Their Brains

Marines Who Fired Rocket Launchers Now Worry About Their Brains
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The military is trying to figure out whether troops can sustain brain injuries from firing certain powerful weapons. A pair of Marines who used to shoot these weapons think they already know.

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July 25, 2018 at 11:47PM
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NPR News: Amos Lee Illuminates Nature With 'No More Darkness, No More Light'

Amos Lee Illuminates Nature With 'No More Darkness, No More Light'
If Amos Lee sings in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does he really make a sound?

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July 25, 2018 at 08:30PM
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Bar Soaps for Men Who Don’t Want to Smell Like Machismo


A handful of grooming brands are putting out pleasantly scented products.
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NPR News: Readers See Themselves In The Many Worlds Of Seanan McGuire

Readers See Themselves In The Many Worlds Of Seanan McGuire
The prolific fantasy and horror author says that reading stories about people who don't look like us is how we learn empathy; she makes a point of writing characters who reflect different experiences.

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NPR News: What It's Like To Be Held Hostage By Somali Pirates For 2 1/2 Years

What It's Like To Be Held Hostage By Somali Pirates For 2 1/2 Years
Journalist Michael Scott Moore went to East Africa to write about piracy. Then he got kidnapped and imprisoned for 977 days. The Desert and the Sea chronicles his incredible ordeal.

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NPR News: In 'Give Me Your Hand,' A Bond Forged By Secrets Can't Be Broken

In 'Give Me Your Hand,' A Bond Forged By Secrets Can't Be Broken
Megan Abbott's new novel centers on a two young women whose high school friendship has morphed into professional rivalry. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls Give Me Your Hand a "spectacular thriller."

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NPR News: Food Writer Becomes A Butcher To Better Understand The Value Of Meat

Food Writer Becomes A Butcher To Better Understand The Value Of Meat
Camas Davis wanted to learn about conscientious farming, slaughtering and eating, so she moved to France and became an apprentice at a small, family-run slaughterhouse. Her memoir is Killing it.

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NPR News: Food Writer Becomes A Butcher To Better Understand The Value Of Meat

Food Writer Becomes A Butcher To Better Understand The Value Of Meat
Camas Davis wanted to learn about conscientious farming, slaughtering and eating, so she moved to France and became an apprentice at a small, family-run slaughterhouse. Her memoir is Killing it.

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NPR News: World Cafe Nashville: Sam Lewis And Birds Of Chicago

World Cafe Nashville: Sam Lewis And Birds Of Chicago
Troubled by the divisiveness in America's social and political discourse, folk singer Sam Lewis and folk duo Birds of Chicago found themselves drawn toward poetic openness and humble idealism.

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July 24, 2018 at 11:06PM
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NPR News: 14,000-Year-Old Piece Of Bread Rewrites The History Of Baking And Farming

14,000-Year-Old Piece Of Bread Rewrites The History Of Baking And Farming
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Breadcrumbs found at an excavation in Jordan reveal that humans were baking thousands of years earlier than previously believed. It may have even prompted them to settle down and plant cereals.

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July 24, 2018 at 10:57PM
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NPR News: 14,000-Year-Old Piece Of Bread Rewrites The History Of Baking And Farming

14,000-Year-Old Piece Of Bread Rewrites The History Of Baking And Farming
Breadcrumbs found at an excavation in Jordan reveal that humans were baking thousands of years earlier than previously believed. It may have even prompted them to settle down and plant cereals.

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July 24, 2018 at 10:57PM

NPR News: Ladies With An Attitude Make For A Striking 'Pose' Finale

Ladies With An Attitude Make For A Striking 'Pose' Finale
The first season wrapped up with a come-from-behind victory that surprised no one — but the appeal of the series isn't about who wins. The greatest thing about Pose is that it exists at all.

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NPR News: Comic-Con Day 4: The Monstrous Regiment

Comic-Con Day 4: The Monstrous Regiment
San Diego Comic-Con ended on Sunday, and our intrepid correspondents Mallory Yu and Petra Mayer report on an Eisner Awards ceremony (the Oscars of comics) dominated by women and writers of color.

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NPR News: Comic-Con Day 3: The Best Hawkeye

Comic-Con Day 3: The Best Hawkeye
On their third day at San Diego Comic-Con, NPR's Mallory Yu and Petra Mayer get into the spirit of things by dressing up as their favorite heroes and checking out the amazing costumes on display.

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NPR News: Spicer Book Offers Insight On Conservative Politics, Doubles Down On Misstatements

Spicer Book Offers Insight On Conservative Politics, Doubles Down On Misstatements
The former Trump press officer intelligently dissects the reward structure of viral Twitter and gives a valuable sketch of conservative politics, but he seems to have written "The Briefing" to an end.

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NPR News: 'Hits And Misses' Doesn't Miss A Beat

'Hits And Misses' Doesn't Miss A Beat
Simon Rich's new collection welcomes readers to his sweet but twisted world, with laugh-out-loud stories about everything from a competitively ascetic monk to a baby writer born in tweed and glasses.

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NPR News: Markets Punish Behavior That Reflects A CEO's Lack Of Integrity

Markets Punish Behavior That Reflects A CEO's Lack Of Integrity
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A recent study finds companies whose CEOs committed a personal indiscretion — such as infidelity, substance abuse and dishonesty — experienced a decline in shareholder value.

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July 24, 2018 at 04:03PM
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NPR News: Markets Punish Behavior That Reflects A CEO's Lack Of Integrity

Markets Punish Behavior That Reflects A CEO's Lack Of Integrity
A recent study finds companies whose CEOs committed a personal indiscretion — such as infidelity, substance abuse and dishonesty — experienced a decline in shareholder value.

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July 24, 2018 at 04:03PM

Open-Water Swimming With the Fast-Rising Pop Duo Let’s Eat Grandma


The childhood friends Jenny Hollingworth and Rosa Walton share a hectic tour schedule — and a love of the North Sea.
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NPR News: We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us

We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us
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The engineer views landfill as a living ecosystem, and the plastic that clogs it as a serious threat that crowds out life and never goes away. Can we eliminate the waste before it smothers us?

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July 24, 2018 at 04:03PM
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NPR News: We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us

We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us
The engineer views landfill as a living ecosystem, and the plastic that clogs it as a serious threat that crowds out life and never goes away. Can we eliminate the waste before it smothers us?

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July 24, 2018 at 04:03PM

NPR News: We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us

We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us
The engineer views landfill as a living ecosystem, and the plastic that clogs it as a serious threat that crowds out life and never goes away. Can we eliminate the waste before it smothers us?

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July 24, 2018 at 04:03PM

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NPR News: Hospitals Gear Up For New Diagnosis: Human Trafficking

Hospitals Gear Up For New Diagnosis: Human Trafficking
Many people forced into labor or the sex trade seek medical help at some point, and health care workers are being trained to identify them and to offer assistance.

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July 24, 2018 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Encore: Many Look To Buddhism For Sanctuary From An Over-Connected World

Encore: Many Look To Buddhism For Sanctuary From An Over-Connected World
The amount of time people spend on digital devices is soaring — to the point that several countries treat internet addiction as a public health crisis. But some users are turning to ancient religious practices to be more mindful of their time online.

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NPR News: We Go To The 'Source' For Summer Reading Recommendations

We Go To The 'Source' For Summer Reading Recommendations
Janet Webster Jones, owner of Detroit's Source Booksellers, recommends three books — one real-life romance, and two memoirs about starting over.

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Kei Ninomiya’s All-Black Collection for Moncler


The Japanese designer Kei Ninomiya is one of eight designers participating in Moncler’s Genius collaboration series.
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How a Rei Kawakubo Disciple Is Using All-Black Clothing to Make Something New


The fashion designer Kei Ninomiya discusses coming up at Comme des Garçons and his new project with Moncler.
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NPR News: Why A Drop Of 4 Degrees Made A Big Difference For A Garment Maker's Bottom Line

Why A Drop Of 4 Degrees Made A Big Difference For A Garment Maker's Bottom Line
Clothing factories in India can get pretty hot. How does that affect worker productivity? Researchers looked to the lights and gained an unexpected insight.

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July 24, 2018 at 03:27AM

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NPR News: Remembering Adrian Cronauer, The DJ Who Inspired 'Good Morning Vietnam'

Remembering Adrian Cronauer, The DJ Who Inspired 'Good Morning Vietnam'
Cronauer, who died last week, hosted an armed forces radio show in Saigon during the Vietnam War and later was the subject of a film starring comic Robin Williams. Originally broadcast in 1988.

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NPR News: Growing Up Black, Gay And Catholic In Texas, Memoirist Put His Faith In Beyoncé

Growing Up Black, Gay And Catholic In Texas, Memoirist Put His Faith In Beyoncé
Michael Arceneaux's new book, I Can't Date Jesus, is a collection of essays about his early years. Beyoncé, he says, taught him a valuable lesson: "Just be yourself and be very good at what you do."

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NPR News: World Cafe Encore Week: Revisiting The Past Year Of Studio Sessions

World Cafe Encore Week: Revisiting The Past Year Of Studio Sessions
Listen back to some of the best World Cafe interviews and performances of the past year including Courtney Barnett, David Crosby, Natalie Prass and many more.

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July 23, 2018 at 11:04PM
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NPR News: Pizza Physics: Why Brick Ovens Bake The Perfect Italian-Style Pie

Pizza Physics: Why Brick Ovens Bake The Perfect Italian-Style Pie
Brick transfers heat to dough more slowly than steel, allowing both crust and toppings to simultaneously reach perfection. In a home oven, that balance is elusive — but you might be able to get close.

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July 23, 2018 at 09:46PM

NPR News: Pizza Physics: Why Brick Ovens Bake The Perfect Italian-Style Pie

Pizza Physics: Why Brick Ovens Bake The Perfect Italian-Style Pie
Research News
Brick transfers heat to dough more slowly than steel, allowing both crust and toppings to simultaneously reach perfection. In a home oven, that balance is elusive — but you might be able to get close.

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July 23, 2018 at 09:46PM
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NPR News: Hormone Levels Likely Influence A Woman's Risk Of Alzheimer's. But Exactly How?

Hormone Levels Likely Influence A Woman's Risk Of Alzheimer's. But Exactly How?
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Scientists are taking a second look at the idea that hormone replacement therapy could reduce a woman's risk of dementia. New research suggests the key may be in giving it at the right time.

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July 23, 2018 at 08:01PM
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NPR News: Hormone Levels Likely Influence A Woman's Risk Of Alzheimer's. But Exactly How?

Hormone Levels Likely Influence A Woman's Risk Of Alzheimer's. But Exactly How?
Scientists are taking a second look at the idea that hormone replacement therapy could reduce a woman's risk of dementia. New research suggests the key may be in giving it at the right time.

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July 23, 2018 at 08:01PM

NPR News: Spring Is Springing Sooner, Throwing Nature's Rhythms Out Of Whack

Spring Is Springing Sooner, Throwing Nature's Rhythms Out Of Whack
A warming climate is knocking nature's rhythms out of sync. High in the Rocky Mountains, scientists have been tracking the impact for decades.

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July 23, 2018 at 04:01PM

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NPR News: Ladies With An Attitude Make For A Striking 'Pose' Finale

Ladies With An Attitude Make For A Striking 'Pose' Finale
The first season wrapped up with a come-from-behind victory that surprised no one — but the appeal of the series isn't about who wins. The greatest thing about Pose is that it exists at all.

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NPR News: Words Matter When Talking About Pain With Your Doctor

Words Matter When Talking About Pain With Your Doctor
When you go to the doctor in pain, you'll probably be asked to rate your discomfort on a scale of 0 to 10. But doctors say there may be a better way to assess pain.

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July 23, 2018 at 04:01PM

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NPR News: Comic-Con Day 4: The Monstrous Regiment

Comic-Con Day 4: The Monstrous Regiment
San Diego Comic-Con ended on Sunday, and our intrepid correspondents Mallory Yu and Petra Mayer report on an Eisner Awards ceremony (the Oscars of comics) dominated by women and writers of color.

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NPR News: In 'Blindspotting,' A Cinematic Love Letter To A Changing Oakland

In 'Blindspotting,' A Cinematic Love Letter To A Changing Oakland
Actors and spoken-word artists Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal wrote and star in a buddy comedy finely attuned to race and class politics. Of course, they set it in their hometown.

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NPR News: Scientists Search For Causes Of Preterm Birth And Better Ways To Test For Risk

Scientists Search For Causes Of Preterm Birth And Better Ways To Test For Risk
Preterm birth, a leading cause of death in infants, remains stubbornly hard to prevent. Researchers are on the hunt for a better understanding of what causes it and better ways to diagnose risk.

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July 23, 2018 at 01:01AM

NPR News: Scientists Search For Causes Of Preterm Birth And Better Ways To Test For Risk

Scientists Search For Causes Of Preterm Birth And Better Ways To Test For Risk
Research News
Preterm birth, a leading cause of death in infants, remains stubbornly hard to prevent. Researchers are on the hunt for a better understanding of what causes it and better ways to diagnose risk.

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July 23, 2018 at 01:01AM
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NPR News: 4 Years After MH17 Downing, Advocates Urge Continued Attention To AIDS Crisis

4 Years After MH17 Downing, Advocates Urge Continued Attention To AIDS Crisis
It's been four years since the attack on a flight in Ukraine killed several AIDS prevention advocates. Ahead of a conference, one advocate says they would have wanted to keep attention on the fight.

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July 22, 2018 at 08:36PM

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NPR News: Doctors With Disabilities Look For Recognition

Doctors With Disabilities Look For Recognition
There's a growing movement of MDs working to include recognition of people with disabilities in their profession — and how those disabilities might actually make them better doctors.

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July 22, 2018 at 07:12PM

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NPR News: One Child's Outsized Influence On The Debate Over Plastic Waste

One Child's Outsized Influence On The Debate Over Plastic Waste
One of the most common statistics that comes up when discussing plastic straw waste comes from a study conducted by a 9-year-old. NPR's Korva Coleman speaks with Milo Cress, now 17.

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July 22, 2018 at 07:12PM

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NPR News: Beowulf In The Suburbs? 'The Mere Wife' Is An Epic Retelling

Beowulf In The Suburbs? 'The Mere Wife' Is An Epic Retelling
For too long the Old English poem has long been perceived as a "masculine text," says Maria Dahvana Headley. Her new adaptation is told from the perspective of Grendel's mother.

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NPR News: Muscle And Bone Meet Machinery In 'Hullmetal Girls'

Muscle And Bone Meet Machinery In 'Hullmetal Girls'
In Emily Skrutskie's new book, two girls make the choice to give up part of their humanity and become bionic super-soldiers in service to the great fleet of spaceships they live among.

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NPR News: Not My Job: Former FBI Director James Comey Gets Quizzed On Loyalty Rewards

Not My Job: Former FBI Director James Comey Gets Quizzed On Loyalty Rewards
Comey wrote a book called A Higher Loyalty and he told the Senate intelligence committee that President Trump demanded his loyalty over dinner. But what does he know about loyalty programs?

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NPR News: As Milk Production Cools In Summer, Farmers Try To Help Cows Take The Heat

As Milk Production Cools In Summer, Farmers Try To Help Cows Take The Heat
From fans and misting water to creating a whole new breed of cow, farmers and researchers are fighting rising temperatures to keep the dairy industry from losing millions of dollars to "heat stress."

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July 21, 2018 at 07:15PM

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NPR News: A Superstar In China, Daniel Wu Emerges In His Native California

A Superstar In China, Daniel Wu Emerges In His Native California
The Chinese-American actor became an action movie mainstay abroad over the last 20 years. Thanks to his leading role in the TV series Into the Badlands, he's finally getting noticed in the U.S.

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NPR News: Masses Of Seaweed Threaten Fisheries And Foul Beaches

Masses Of Seaweed Threaten Fisheries And Foul Beaches
A floating, smelly mass of seaweed called sargassum is covering beaches in the Caribbean and along the Gulf of Mexico.

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July 21, 2018 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Comic-Con Day 3: The Best Hawkeye

Comic-Con Day 3: The Best Hawkeye
On their third day at San Diego Comic-Con, Mallory Yu and Petra Mayer get into the spirit of things by dressing up as their favorite heroes and checking out the parade of amazing costumes on display.

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NPR News: Replacing Vacant Lots With Green Spaces Can Ease Depression In Urban Communities

Replacing Vacant Lots With Green Spaces Can Ease Depression In Urban Communities
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When researchers cleaned up vacant lots and planted grass and trees in poor neighborhoods in Philadelphia, residents' mental health improved.

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July 21, 2018 at 06:42AM
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NPR News: Replacing Vacant Lots With Green Spaces Can Ease Depression In Urban Communities

Replacing Vacant Lots With Green Spaces Can Ease Depression In Urban Communities
When researchers cleaned up vacant lots and planted grass and trees in poor neighborhoods in Philadelphia, residents' mental health improved.

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July 21, 2018 at 06:42AM

NPR News: Why Heat Waves Are More Challenging For Pregnant Women

Why Heat Waves Are More Challenging For Pregnant Women
Forecasters say Friday should be the hottest July 20 ever in North Texas with temperatures reaching at least 107 degrees. Think you're hot? Think about if you were a pregnant mom.

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July 21, 2018 at 03:26AM

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NPR News: Low Cut Connie On World Cafe

Low Cut Connie On World Cafe
Party band, piano rock, juke jointing. This band can do it all.

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July 21, 2018 at 01:27AM
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NPR News: Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State'

Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State'
"Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain," says sleep scientist Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep. Originally broadcast Oct. 17, 2017.

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NPR News: Oakland Gets A Starring Role In 2 Genre-Busting Films About Race And Inequality

Oakland Gets A Starring Role In 2 Genre-Busting Films About Race And Inequality
Critic Justin Chang says the city is experiencing a renaissance moment in film. Blindspotting and Sorry to Bother You are just two of the latest — both about young black men on quests for survival.

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An Artist on the ‘Magical Importance’ of a 15-Year-Old Tea Bag


The French multimedia artist Laure Prouvost’s most prized possession is a relic once owned by her grandparents.
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NPR News: Comic-Con, Day Two: Who's Day

Comic-Con, Day Two: Who's Day
Our intrepid reporters Mallory Yu and Petra Mayer take on another day of San Diego Comic-Con, from immersive fan adventures to, yes, all the Doctor Who you can shake a sonic screwdriver at.

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NPR News: Brady Bunch House Goes On The Market For $1.88 Million

Brady Bunch House Goes On The Market For $1.88 Million
The house used for exteriors in the original Brady Bunch TV series is on the market for $1.88 million. Realtors expect a lot of lookers, if not buyers, for the Studio City, Calif., ranch-style house.

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NPR News: How Luxury Hotels And Restaurants In Developing Countries Fight Food Waste

How Luxury Hotels And Restaurants In Developing Countries Fight Food Waste
The United Nations says nearly one-fourth of food purchases in hotels and restaurants are thrown away. Luxury properties in Mexico, India, and elsewhere are trying programs to bring that figure down.

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NPR News: Doctors Raise Alarm About Shortages Of Pain Medications

Doctors Raise Alarm About Shortages Of Pain Medications
Hospitals across the country are reporting significant shortages of pain medication. A survey of anesthesiologists found that 95 percent say it is impacting patient care.

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July 20, 2018 at 04:11PM

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NPR News: EPA Inspector General Blames 'Management Weakness' In Flint Response

EPA Inspector General Blames 'Management Weakness' In Flint Response
The EPA's internal watchdog says "management weakness" delayed the federal government's response to the Flint, Mich., water crisis.

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July 20, 2018 at 04:11PM

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NPR News: News Brief: Trump Invites Putin To Washington, Comic-Con Preview

News Brief: Trump Invites Putin To Washington, Comic-Con Preview
Top Trump administration officials publicly diverge from their boss. A new surprise: Trump invites Vladimir Putin to Washington. And Comic-Con in San Diego brings costumes, cameos and creativity.

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NPR News: Brady Bunch House Goes On The Market For $1.88 Billion

Brady Bunch House Goes On The Market For $1.88 Billion
The house used for exteriors in the original Brady Bunch TV series is on the market for $1.88 million. Realtors are expecting a lot of lookers, if not buyers for the Studio City, Calif., ranch-style house

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NPR News: Florida Couple Settles Legal Battle To Keep 'The Starry Night' House

Florida Couple Settles Legal Battle To Keep 'The Starry Night' House
The homeowners were fined thousands of dollars by Mount Dora officials for making their two-story house and surrounding wall look like Van Gogh's famous painting. On Tuesday, the mayor apologized.

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NPR News: Parents Just Don't Understand: 'Far From The Tree' Profiles Kids Who Confound Expectations

Parents Just Don't Understand: 'Far From The Tree' Profiles Kids Who Confound Expectations
Rachel Dretzin's sometimes poignant film, inspired by Andrew Solomon's book, takes a narrowly focused look at kids who turned out differently than their parents thought they would.

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NPR News: 'Generation Wealth' Offers Scattershot Glimpses Of Cultural Decadence

'Generation Wealth' Offers Scattershot Glimpses Of Cultural Decadence
Photographer/documentarian Lauren Greenfield (The Queen of Versailles) offers many examples of excessive wealth around the globe, but the resulting portrait lacks a clear point of view.

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NPR News: Denzel Has No Fury Like 'The Equalizer 2'

Denzel Has No Fury Like 'The Equalizer 2'
Despite the lazy cliché that triggers its plot, The Equalizer 2 is a "reasonably well-written and (of course) beautifully acted serving of geriatric-virility violence porn." If that's your thing.

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NPR News: VA Whistleblowers 10 Times More Likely Than Peers To Receive Disciplinary Action

VA Whistleblowers 10 Times More Likely Than Peers To Receive Disciplinary Action
A new report by the Government Accountability Office also found that nearly two-thirds of individuals who filed formal complaints did not work for Veterans Affairs the following year.

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July 20, 2018 at 04:04AM

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NPR News: How The Campaign To Ban Plastic Straws Got Its Start

How The Campaign To Ban Plastic Straws Got Its Start
As more companies announce bans on plastic straws, NPR's Planet Money talks to one of the originators of the campaign against plastic straws to learn the strategic choices that made this campaign catch on.

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July 20, 2018 at 03:22AM

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NPR News: Without Breaking New Ground, 'The Death Of Truth' Is Convincing

Without Breaking New Ground, 'The Death Of Truth' Is Convincing
In her new book, former New York Times book critic Michiko Kakutani suggests that truth should be added to the list of casualties of the Trump administration.

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NPR News: Migrating Arctic Geese Are Confused, Exhausted By Rising Temperatures

Migrating Arctic Geese Are Confused, Exhausted By Rising Temperatures
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Warmer weather means that barnacle geese fly faster to their breeding grounds, leaving them too tired to lay eggs right away. By the time they're ready, the babies have missed the best food.

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July 20, 2018 at 12:59AM
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NPR News: Nostalgia (And Norovirus) Make For A Novel 'Last Cruise'

Nostalgia (And Norovirus) Make For A Novel 'Last Cruise'
A vintage ocean liner stops dead in the water in Kate Christensen's latest. Critic Maureen Corrigan says the voyage is an "entertaining and elegantly written story about social class."

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NPR News: Migrating Arctic Geese Are Confused, Exhausted By Rising Temperatures

Migrating Arctic Geese Are Confused, Exhausted By Rising Temperatures
Warmer weather means that barnacle geese fly faster to their breeding grounds, leaving them too tired to lay eggs right away. By the time they're ready, the babies have missed the best food.

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July 20, 2018 at 12:59AM

NPR News: Migrating Arctic Geese Are Confused, Exhausted By Rising Temperatures

Migrating Arctic Geese Are Confused, Exhausted By Rising Temperatures
Rising Arctic temperatures mean that barnacle geese fly faster to their breeding grounds but are too tired to lay eggs right away. By the time they're ready, the babies have missed the best food.

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July 20, 2018 at 12:59AM

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NPR News: Carne Asada, Hold The Meat: Why Latinos Are Embracing Vegan-Mexican Cuisine

Carne Asada, Hold The Meat: Why Latinos Are Embracing Vegan-Mexican Cuisine
Meat-heavy dishes are a mainstay of Mexican cooking. But spurred by health and environmental concerns, working-class Mexican-American chefs are giving traditional dishes a plant-based makeover.

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NPR News: Comic-Con, Day 1: Still Alive

Comic-Con, Day 1: Still Alive
The huge fan convention that is San Diego Comic-Con kicks off today. NPR's Petra Mayer and Mallory Yu are there, and their look at Preview Night includes fandom, puppets and the aspirations of girls.

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NPR News: Can A Community Hospital Stick To Its Mission When It Goes For-Profit?

Can A Community Hospital Stick To Its Mission When It Goes For-Profit?
After 130 years as a nonprofit hospital with deep roots in North Carolina, Mission Health is seeking to be bought by HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest for-profit hospital chain.

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July 19, 2018 at 08:26PM

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