Thứ Sáu, 31 tháng 8, 2018

NPR News: Industry Looks For Hurricane Lessons As Climate Changes

Industry Looks For Hurricane Lessons As Climate Changes
Hurricane Harvey was a wake-up call for petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast to rethink plans for major floods. Some companies are starting to prepare for storms that are larger and more severe.

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September 1, 2018 at 04:57AM

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NPR News: German Farmers Struck By Drought Fear Further Damage From Climate Change

German Farmers Struck By Drought Fear Further Damage From Climate Change
High temperatures and a severe drought have hit food production in Germany and left many farmers there wondering what they can do to survive climate change.

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September 1, 2018 at 03:29AM

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NPR News: Why Seattle Had The Worst Air Quality In The World At Some Points This Summer

Why Seattle Had The Worst Air Quality In The World At Some Points This Summer
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Washington, about the cause of this summer's extremely smoky air in the Pacific Northwest.

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Environment
September 1, 2018 at 03:29AM

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NPR News: PHOTOS: Aretha Franklin's Soul Celebrated At Funeral

PHOTOS: Aretha Franklin's Soul Celebrated At Funeral
The icon was honored by musicians and dignitaries. Here is a visual testimony of the event.

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NPR News: Noxious Mix of Smoke And Pollution Stresses Health In California's Heartland

Noxious Mix of Smoke And Pollution Stresses Health In California's Heartland
Low-income residents living near highways and agricultural and industrial zones are getting hit with a "double whammy" as wildfire smoke drifts to areas where the air is often polluted already.

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September 1, 2018 at 01:15AM

NPR News: Noxious Mix of Smoke And Pollution Stresses Health In California's Heartland

Noxious Mix of Smoke And Pollution Stresses Health In California's Heartland
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Low-income residents living near highways and agricultural and industrial zones are getting hit with a "double whammy" as wildfire smoke drifts to areas where the air is often polluted already.

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September 1, 2018 at 01:15AM
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NPR News: Noxious Mix of Smoke And Pollution Stresses Health In California's Heartland

Noxious Mix of Smoke And Pollution Stresses Health In California's Heartland
Low-income residents living near highways and agricultural and industrial zones are getting hit with a "double whammy" as wildfire smoke drifts to areas where the air is often polluted already.

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September 1, 2018 at 01:15AM

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' Remembers Choreographer Paul Taylor

'Fresh Air' Remembers Choreographer Paul Taylor
Taylor, who died Wednesday, began dancing when he was 22 and worked with some of the world's most renowned choreographers before establishing his own dance troupe. Originally broadcast in 1987.

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NPR News: Alec Baldwin On Career Highs And Lows And Playing A 'Larger Than Life' Trump

Alec Baldwin On Career Highs And Lows And Playing A 'Larger Than Life' Trump
Baldwin is nominated for an Emmy for playing the president on SNL. In 2017, he told Fresh Air that he plays the character in a exaggerated way: "It's kind of the Macy's Day Parade [version] of Trump."

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NPR News: Actor Brian Tyree Henry On Fame, Authenticity And 'Atlanta'

Actor Brian Tyree Henry On Fame, Authenticity And 'Atlanta'
Henry is nominated for an Emmy for his role as Alfred, aka the rapper "Paper Boi," on the FX series Atlanta. Originally broadcast April 18, 2018.

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NPR News: 'Mission Impossible' Fails At One Mission: Depicting A Medical Camp

'Mission Impossible' Fails At One Mission: Depicting A Medical Camp
A health worker who spent time in Pakistan talks about the medical content of the blockbuster film.

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NPR News: Meg Myers On World Cafe

Meg Myers On World Cafe
Myer's music is a bit like Nine Inch Nails got into a fight with Pixies, but with the added benefit of incredibly dynamic female vocals.

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August 31, 2018 at 11:01PM
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NPR News: Michigan Child's Death Puts Spotlight On Clash Between Medicine and Religion

Michigan Child's Death Puts Spotlight On Clash Between Medicine and Religion
In 34 states and the District of Columbia, there are religious exemptions that allow parents to forgo medical treatment for a child if it conflicts with their religious beliefs.

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August 31, 2018 at 11:06PM

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People, Places and Things to Know: Perfect Robes, a Hotel That Sells Thom Browne and More


T’s cultural compendium of what’s new.
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NPR News: Rose Byrne-ing Down The House

Rose Byrne-ing Down The House
Rose Byrne, star of the new film, Juliet, Naked tells us about shifting from dramatic roles to comedic ones. Then, she plays a game guessing the titles of Australian releases of American films.

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NPR News: An Aunt's Memoir: Remembering The Drowned Syrian Boy On The Beach

An Aunt's Memoir: Remembering The Drowned Syrian Boy On The Beach
Tima Kurdi has written a book that tells the story of the family's attempt to cross from Turkey to Greece in a rubber boat — and the struggle to make sense of the tragedy.

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August 31, 2018 at 09:55PM
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NPR News: Being Steve Jobs' Daughter In 'Small Fry'

Being Steve Jobs' Daughter In 'Small Fry'
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Lisa Brennan-Jobs about her new book, Small Fry, a memoir of growing up with a single mom and being the daughter of Steve Jobs.

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In This New Restaurant, a Room Just for Pasta


At Misi in Williamsburg, the chef Missy Robbins and her cooks prepare to serve 500 bowls of noodles a day.
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NPR News: Industrial Safety After Hurricane Harvey

Industrial Safety After Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey was a wake-up call for petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast to rethink their plans for major floods. Companies are starting to plan for larger, more severe storms.

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Environment
August 31, 2018 at 04:30PM

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NPR News: Tons Of Dead Fish Washing Ashore On Florida Beaches

Tons Of Dead Fish Washing Ashore On Florida Beaches
Southwest Florida is reeling from a toxic algae bloom called red tide. Hundreds of tons of dead fish are washing up on beaches.

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August 31, 2018 at 04:14PM

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NPR News: His $109K Heart Attack Bill Is Now Down To $332 After NPR Told His Story

His $109K Heart Attack Bill Is Now Down To $332 After NPR Told His Story
"I don't feel any consumer should have to go through this," says Drew Calver, of the huge surprise bill he got from an Austin hospital after his 2017 heart attack. He's worried about other patients.

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August 31, 2018 at 04:14PM

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NPR News: 'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' Gets An 'A' For Adequacy

'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' Gets An 'A' For Adequacy
There's no reason to watch Amazon's new spy drama, really, but there's nothing particularly wrong with it. Rarely has a show so clearly defined competency and little else.

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NPR News: Canadian Court Puts A Stop To Expansion Of Major Oil Pipeline (For Now)

Canadian Court Puts A Stop To Expansion Of Major Oil Pipeline (For Now)
An appeals court sided unanimously with environmental and indigenous groups in the decision; for construction to resume, the government must comply with court orders that could take years to satisfy.

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Environment
August 31, 2018 at 10:31AM

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NPR News: The Hidden Toll Of Conflict On Kids

The Hidden Toll Of Conflict On Kids
A new study offers a novel way to measure how many children have really died as a result of conflict in Africa.

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August 31, 2018 at 05:30AM
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The Painter Turning Treasure Hunts Into Art


As he prepares for a new solo exhibition, the Mexican-American artist Eduardo Sarabia recounts how a multigenerational family quest has shaped his work and identity.
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NPR News: Lawsuit Alleges Chemical Companies Should Prepare For Unprecedented Storms

Lawsuit Alleges Chemical Companies Should Prepare For Unprecedented Storms
Criminal charges against a chemical company that flooded during Hurricane Harvey are raising two big questions: When is pollution an accident? And when is it a crime?

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August 31, 2018 at 04:46AM

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NPR News: Paul Taylor, Giant Of Modern Dance, Has Died

Paul Taylor, Giant Of Modern Dance, Has Died
Among the most prolific and influential choreographers of 20th century movement, his movements were often inspired by everyday people doing everyday things. He died Wednesday at age 88.

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NPR News: In 'A Paris Education,' A Film Student Takes Stock Of His Art, And Himself

In 'A Paris Education,' A Film Student Takes Stock Of His Art, And Himself
A young man in Paris studies film and has a lot of sex and meandering, passionate conversations about the state of cinema in this "honest, reflective, a little pretentious" (and very French) movie.

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NPR News: To Catch A Nazi: 'Operation Finale' Is More A Talker Than A Thriller

To Catch A Nazi: 'Operation Finale' Is More A Talker Than A Thriller
Director Chris Weitz seems ill-at-ease with the rhythms of action scenes, but this Hollywood-zed version of history comes to life when it features Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley verbally sparring.

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NPR News: Can You Handle The Truth?

Can You Handle The Truth?
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This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we explore why people often avoid telling the truth — to others, and to themselves.

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August 31, 2018 at 04:00AM
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NPR News: Can You Handle The Truth?

Can You Handle The Truth?
This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we explore why people often avoid telling the truth — to others, and to themselves.

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August 31, 2018 at 04:00AM

NPR News: Can't Tell Where It's Flooded? Look At Your Phone, Stay Safe

Can't Tell Where It's Flooded? Look At Your Phone, Stay Safe
The warming climate means more intense rain and dangerous flash floods. In Austin, Texas, officials hope that letting people see the rising waters on their smartphones will help keep them safe.

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August 31, 2018 at 03:49AM

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NPR News: How People With Opioid Addictions Are Treated In Prison

How People With Opioid Addictions Are Treated In Prison
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with addiction medicine specialist Dr. Sarah Wakeman of Mass General about opioid use in prisons and the availability of treatment.

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Health Care
August 31, 2018 at 03:23AM

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NPR News: Justice Department Promises Crackdown On Supervised Injection Sites

Justice Department Promises Crackdown On Supervised Injection Sites
A standoff is heating up between the Trump administration and local leaders who are trying to open facilities where people can use opioids under the eye of medical staff.

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August 31, 2018 at 03:02AM

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NPR News: To Predict Effects Of Global Warming, Scientists Looked Back 20,000 Years

To Predict Effects Of Global Warming, Scientists Looked Back 20,000 Years
More than 40 researchers concluded that climate change would make ecosystems such as deciduous forests, grasslands and Arctic tundra unrecognizable.

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August 31, 2018 at 02:23AM

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NPR News: 'Gross Anatomy' Turns Humor On Taboos About The Female Body

'Gross Anatomy' Turns Humor On Taboos About The Female Body
Author Mara Altman got tired of hiding her hairy, sweaty self from the world, and set out to reframe the shame in her latest book of essays — part memoir, part scientific exploration, part manifesto.

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August 31, 2018 at 02:03AM
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NPR News: Puerto Rico, Presently

Puerto Rico, Presently
A revised official death toll puts the number dead after Hurricane Maria at 2,975.

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August 30, 2018 at 09:06PM

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NPR News: 'You Gotta Kind Of Like The Stress,' Says 'Late Show' Host Stephen Colbert

'You Gotta Kind Of Like The Stress,' Says 'Late Show' Host Stephen Colbert
Colbert says hosting his Emmy-nominated late night show is like riding in a "flaming toboggan." At the end each night, he says, "You go, 'Hey! We survived!'" Originally broadcast Nov. 2, 2016.

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NPR News: CNN's Jake Tapper On Kellyanne Conway And Knowing When To Cut People Off

CNN's Jake Tapper On Kellyanne Conway And Knowing When To Cut People Off
The CNN anchor is nominated for an Emmy for his live interview with Conway. He talked about that interview and the SNL spoof of him and Conway in a 2018 conversation with Terry Gross.

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NPR News: Comic W. Kamau Bell On The 'Shades Of America' And Not Feeling 'Black Enough'

Comic W. Kamau Bell On The 'Shades Of America' And Not Feeling 'Black Enough'
Bell's CNN series is nominated for three 2018 Emmy awards. He talks about his genealogy and why he likes the word "negro" in an excerpt of this 2018 interview with Terry Gross.

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NPR News: Deregulation Nation: Coal-Fired Power Plants

Deregulation Nation: Coal-Fired Power Plants
How a rollback of rules will impact the economy and the environment.

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Environment
August 29, 2018 at 09:06PM

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NPR News: Amos Lee Finds Mighty Inspiration On His New Album

Amos Lee Finds Mighty Inspiration On His New Album
"Little Light" stands out among the complex, twisty and sometimes even dark material on Lee's new album, My New Moon. The song's inspiration is a brave grade-schooler named Maya.

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August 30, 2018 at 09:41PM
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NPR News: Coloring Books And Worksheets: What's The Value Of 'Staying In The Lines'

Coloring Books And Worksheets: What's The Value Of 'Staying In The Lines'
Get ready for those coloring worksheets coming home in your child's backpack. Many kids (and grownups) love coloring books. But what's the educational value of staying in the lines?

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NPR News: Justice Department Promises Crackdown On Supervised Injection Sites

Justice Department Promises Crackdown On Supervised Injection Sites
A standoff is heating up between the Trump administration and local leaders who are trying to open facilities where people can use opioids under the eye of medical staff.

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August 30, 2018 at 04:26PM

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NPR News: Voices Of Empty Nesters

Voices Of Empty Nesters
NPR listeners tell us what it's like when they've sent their last or only child off to college and they become empty nesters.

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NPR News: Hard At Work At 84, Artist Sam Gilliam Has 'Never Felt Better'

Hard At Work At 84, Artist Sam Gilliam Has 'Never Felt Better'
"I stopped drinking, I stopped smoking. I live for this period of being in the studio," he says. Known for his vibrant, draped fabrics, Gilliam is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

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Has This Neighborhood in Seoul Figured Out the Secret to Slow Living?


In Korea, one housing development offers new versions of tiled-roof residences, and with them, a less frenetic lifestyle.
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NPR News: In The 'Everything Is Alive' Podcast, It's The Guests That Set It Apart

In The 'Everything Is Alive' Podcast, It's The Guests That Set It Apart
Everything Is Alive is straightforward interview podcast with one tiny twist: the guests are inanimate objects. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the program's host, Ian Chillag.

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NPR News: Saving The World, One Science Fair At A Time: 'Inventing Tomorrow'

Saving The World, One Science Fair At A Time: 'Inventing Tomorrow'
This documentary "makes for riveting viewing" as it follows four teams of brilliant young people with ideas for combating environmental threats as they compete in an international science fair.

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NPR News: Will More Logging Save Western Forests From Wildfires?

Will More Logging Save Western Forests From Wildfires?
The Trump Administration has called for more logging of western forests to reduce wildfire risks. But people on the ground in the west say the solution is thinning and forest restoration, not logging.

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August 30, 2018 at 03:16AM

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What Does It Mean to Be an Artist and a Mother?


A new retrospective reveals the extent of Ree Morton’s brief career, and the agonizing decision women of her era had to make between their children and their work.
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NPR News: Psssst: Parenting Twins Can Be Depressing

Psssst: Parenting Twins Can Be Depressing
Expectant parents of twins and other multiples may be ready for the joy and extra physical demands of caring for more than one baby. But few know the risk of depression and anxiety runs higher, too.

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August 30, 2018 at 01:22AM

NPR News: Psssst: Parenting Twins Can Be Depressing

Psssst: Parenting Twins Can Be Depressing
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Expectant parents of twins and other multiples may be ready for the joy and extra physical demands of caring for more than one baby. But few know the risk of depression and anxiety runs higher, too.

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August 30, 2018 at 01:22AM
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NPR News: Psssst: Parenting Twins Can Be Depressing

Psssst: Parenting Twins Can Be Depressing
Expectant parents of twins and other multiples may be ready for the joy and extra physical demands of caring for more than one baby. But few know the risk of depression and anxiety runs higher, too.

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August 30, 2018 at 01:22AM
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NPR News: Allison Janney On Sex, Sorkin And Being The Tallest Woman In The Room

Allison Janney On Sex, Sorkin And Being The Tallest Woman In The Room
Allison Janney has been nominated for an Emmy for her role on Mom. She told Fresh Air in 2014 that her relationships with her mother and her brother, who was an addict, help inform her character.

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NPR News: 'Godless' Creator Was Determined To Put His Own Spin On The Classic Western

'Godless' Creator Was Determined To Put His Own Spin On The Classic Western
Scott Frank packed his Emmy-nominated Netflix miniseries with train robberies and shootouts — but challenged Western norms by putting women in charge of the town. Originally broadcast Dec. 11, 2017.

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NPR News: Texas Nurse Loses Job After Apparently Posting About Patient In Anti-Vaxxer Group

Texas Nurse Loses Job After Apparently Posting About Patient In Anti-Vaxxer Group
A Texas Children's Hospital nurse allegedly described a young patient with the measles, in a Facebook post affirming her opposition to vaccines. The hospital says patient privacy is a "top priority."

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August 30, 2018 at 01:06AM

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NPR News: Mourning From The Ground Up: Aretha's Funeral Is Part Of A Joyful American Tradition

Mourning From The Ground Up: Aretha's Funeral Is Part Of A Joyful American Tradition
While it's not wrong to observe decorum and sombre reflection in the wake of such a loss, there's no reason that honoring a life as monumental as Aretha's can't be joyful — and yes, entertaining.

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NPR News: In A Reversal, Wisconsin To Cover State Workers Seeking Transgender Treatment

In A Reversal, Wisconsin To Cover State Workers Seeking Transgender Treatment
A Wisconsin insurance board has reversed a decision made last year to bar coverage of transgender hormone therapy and surgery for public workers.

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August 29, 2018 at 11:42PM

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NPR News: 'The Shadow President' A Missed Opportunity To Better Understand Mike Pence

'The Shadow President' A Missed Opportunity To Better Understand Mike Pence
The Shadow President looks like a book, but belongs firmly in the world of partisan TV. There is plenty to uncover about the "real" Mike Pence, but reader's won't find it in here.

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Spare ’90s Tailoring Meets Relaxed Sportswear


On the outskirts of Moscow, Russian youth model the combination of the season.
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Fall Fashion: Stylish Sportswear for Men, Photographed in Moscow


Gosha Rubchinskiy captures a group of locals in this season’s minimalist tailored basics.
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NPR News: Ron Gallo Confronts Many Versions Of Himself In 'Do You Love Your Company?' Video

Ron Gallo Confronts Many Versions Of Himself In 'Do You Love Your Company?' Video
"I think a lot of people struggle with being truly alone," Gallo says. The garage rocker's latest video is a look at what solitary meditation feels like.

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August 29, 2018 at 09:01PM
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NPR News: Understated And Over-Frank, 'French Exit' Is Just The Right Amount Of Funny

Understated And Over-Frank, 'French Exit' Is Just The Right Amount Of Funny
Patrick DeWitt's new novel is a sparkling dark comedy about an Upper East Side society matron and her large adult son (and their cat) who take off for Paris to escape financial and social ruin.

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NPR News: David Byrne Digs For Wonder

David Byrne Digs For Wonder
David Byrne, musician and all-around wonder archaeologist, visits the World Cafe Studios in Philadelphia to talk about animals, bicycles, civic obligations and his latest album 'American Utopia.'

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August 29, 2018 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: 'The Air You Breathe' Is A Glorious, Glittery Saga Of Friendship And Loss

'The Air You Breathe' Is A Glorious, Glittery Saga Of Friendship And Loss
Frances de Pontes Peebles' new novel about two women in Brazil — and later Hollywood — who take the music world by storm can sometimes slip into corniness, but it's a genuinely exciting read.

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NPR News: As Wildfires Rage, Smoke Chokes Out Farmworkers And Delays Some Crops

As Wildfires Rage, Smoke Chokes Out Farmworkers And Delays Some Crops
Smoke from wildfires is blanketing much of the West. That's ruining some crops and may be stunting others. And it's making it difficult or unsafe for laborers to pick the harvest.

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August 29, 2018 at 04:03PM

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NPR News: Generous Giving Or Phony Philanthropy? A Critique Of Well-Meaning 'Winners'

Generous Giving Or Phony Philanthropy? A Critique Of Well-Meaning 'Winners'
Anand Giridharadas spent time with tech entrepreneurs and affluent elites who want to change the world. But in a new book, he writes that their market-based mantras only maintain inequalities.

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NPR News: In 'Operation Finale,' Ben Kingsley Summons The Evil Of A Holocaust Architect

In 'Operation Finale,' Ben Kingsley Summons The Evil Of A Holocaust Architect
A new film sees the veteran actor portraying Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi SS officer responsible for transporting millions of Jews to death camps, as he is brought to justice well after World War II.

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NPR News: Investigators Track Contaminated Lettuce Outbreak To A Cattle Feedlot

Investigators Track Contaminated Lettuce Outbreak To A Cattle Feedlot
Vegetable farmers in Yuma, Ariz., are asking whether they can co-exist in the same valley with a large cattle feedlot. Those cattle are blamed for contaminating lettuce with toxic E. coli bacteria.

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August 29, 2018 at 03:58PM

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NPR News: Ketamine, A Promising Depression Treatment, Seems to Act Like An Opioid

Ketamine, A Promising Depression Treatment, Seems to Act Like An Opioid
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A Stanford research team finds that ketamine's ability to quickly relieve depression depends on activating the brain's opioid system. The finding raises new questions about the drug's safety.

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August 29, 2018 at 11:01AM
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NPR News: Ketamine, A Promising Depression Treatment, Seems to Act Like An Opioid

Ketamine, A Promising Depression Treatment, Seems to Act Like An Opioid
A Stanford research team finds that ketamine's ability to quickly relieve depression depends on activating the brain's opioid system. The finding raises new questions about the drug's safety.

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August 29, 2018 at 11:01AM

NPR News: 'She Was Our Queen': Fans Pay Their Final Respects Aretha Franklin

'She Was Our Queen': Fans Pay Their Final Respects Aretha Franklin
Fans gathered in Detroit say Franklin's music remember how Franklin's music marked milestones in the nation's history and in their own lives.

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NPR News: The Meditative Slow Burn Of The Sidekicks

The Meditative Slow Burn Of The Sidekicks
Watch the Ohio indie rock band play two songs from its latest album live for Folkadelphia.

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August 29, 2018 at 04:20AM
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NPR News: Did Louis C.K. Return To Comedy Too Soon?

Did Louis C.K. Return To Comedy Too Soon?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with comedian Melinda Hill about why she thinks Louis C.K.'s return to comedy on Sunday is too soon after his admission of sexual misconduct with multiple women.

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NPR News: Louis C.K. Returns To Comedy For The First Time Since Admitting To Sexual Misconduct

Louis C.K. Returns To Comedy For The First Time Since Admitting To Sexual Misconduct
Louis C.K. did a surprise set at the Comedy Cellar in New York City Sunday night. It was his first public performance since he was accused of sexual misconduct by five women last November.

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Avocado Toast With Mayo? This Musician Swears by It.


Rostam Batmanglij is best known as a musician and a former member of Vampire Weekend, but he’s also the son of a chef.
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NPR News: Need To Track A Submarine? A Harbor Seal Can Show You How

Need To Track A Submarine? A Harbor Seal Can Show You How
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Harbor seals use sensors in their whiskers to help discern predator from prey. It's all about the way the water whirls, say scientists who are now training computers to be better trackers, too.

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August 29, 2018 at 03:27AM
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NPR News: Need To Track A Submarine? A Harbor Seal Can Show You How

Need To Track A Submarine? A Harbor Seal Can Show You How
Harbor seals use sensors in their whiskers to help discern predator from prey. It's all about the way the water whirls, say scientists who are now training computers to be better trackers, too.

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August 29, 2018 at 03:27AM

NPR News: Record High Number Of STD Infections In U.S., As Prevention Funding Declines

Record High Number Of STD Infections In U.S., As Prevention Funding Declines
The U.S. has the highest rates of sexually transmitted disease cases in the industrialized world, say health trackers, with chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis reaching 2.3 million cases in 2017.

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August 29, 2018 at 03:04AM
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NPR News: Record High Number Of STD Infections In U.S., As Prevention Funding Declines

Record High Number Of STD Infections In U.S., As Prevention Funding Declines
The U.S. has the highest rates of sexually transmitted disease cases in the industrialized world, say health trackers, with chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis reaching 2.3 million cases in 2017.

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August 29, 2018 at 03:04AM

NPR News: Record High Number Of STD Infections In U.S., As Prevention Funding Declines

Record High Number Of STD Infections In U.S., As Prevention Funding Declines
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The U.S. has the highest rates of sexually transmitted disease cases in the industrialized world, say health trackers, with chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis reaching 2.3 million cases in 2017.

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August 29, 2018 at 03:04AM
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In Fashion: Plaid Tailoring With a Punk-Rock Edge


When clashed together, this season’s wealth of checks and tartans takes on a rebellious, puckish spirit.
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NPR News: French Environment Minister Quits In Live Interview: 'World Is Not Doing Enough'

French Environment Minister Quits In Live Interview: 'World Is Not Doing Enough'
"I don't want to give the illusion that my presence in government means we're answering these issues properly," Nicolas Hulot said, criticizing President Emmanuel Macron's environmental policies.

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August 29, 2018 at 01:21AM

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NPR News: Too Frail To Retire? Humans Ponder The Fate Of Research Chimps

Too Frail To Retire? Humans Ponder The Fate Of Research Chimps
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Lab chimps used in medical studies are being retired to a forested sanctuary. But scientists and workers who care for the animals say some older chimps aren't healthy enough to make the transition.

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August 29, 2018 at 01:14AM
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NPR News: Too Frail To Retire? Humans Ponder The Fate Of Research Chimps

Too Frail To Retire? Humans Ponder The Fate Of Research Chimps
Lab chimps used in medical studies are being retired to a forested sanctuary. But scientists and workers who care for the animals say some older chimps aren't healthy enough to make the transition.

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August 29, 2018 at 01:14AM

NPR News: Playwright Neil Simon Explains Why He 'Just Always Wanted To Write'

Playwright Neil Simon Explains Why He 'Just Always Wanted To Write'
Simon, who died Sunday, spoke to Fresh Air in 1996 about finding balance between his desire for leisure time and his need to write: "They were at odds," he says. "I'm my own odd couple."

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NPR News: John Oliver Finds Humor In The News No One Wants To Hear About

John Oliver Finds Humor In The News No One Wants To Hear About
The host of On Last Week Tonight often dives into obscure stories on his Emmy-nominated show, including NRA TV and the laws that govern televangelism. Originally broadcast March 7, 2018.

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How the Common Weed Has Grown on Florists (and Chefs)


From the flower arrangement to the plate, this is the era of the formerly unwanted plant.
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NPR News: Watch The Dixie Hummingbirds Perform Live

Watch The Dixie Hummingbirds Perform Live
A Gospel Roots of Rock And Soul performance from one of the most influential gospel groups of all time.

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August 28, 2018 at 08:31PM
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NPR News: 'Ohio' Is A Wild, Angry, Devastating Debut

'Ohio' Is A Wild, Angry, Devastating Debut
Stephen Markley's novel follows four friends, each with their own baggage, who return to their home town on the same night, but for different reasons — leading to an explosive moment of violentce.

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NPR News: 'Elizabeth Warren' Highlights All Of The Senator's Positives

'Elizabeth Warren' Highlights All Of The Senator's Positives
Antonia Felix's new biography is a flattering portrait of a senator — no doubt by a strong supporter — that many see as a contender for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president.

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NPR News: A Year After Hurricane Harvey, Band-Aid Fixes To A Superfund Site

A Year After Hurricane Harvey, Band-Aid Fixes To A Superfund Site
Harvey flooded multiple hazardous waste sites around Houston. The cleanup is moving more quickly than it has in the past but it will still be years before most waste is moved out of the flood plain.

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August 28, 2018 at 03:57PM

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NPR News: 'Ninety-Nine Glimpses Of Princess Margaret': A Woman Who Watched The Throne

'Ninety-Nine Glimpses Of Princess Margaret': A Woman Who Watched The Throne
Craig Brown's new biography of Queen Elizabeth's glamorous and scandalous younger sister documents "a life which sort of went off the rails," he says.45

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NPR News: Critics Trying To Stop A Big Study Of Sepsis Say The Research Puts Patients At Risk

Critics Trying To Stop A Big Study Of Sepsis Say The Research Puts Patients At Risk
The consumer advocacy group Public Citizen also says the multicenter study of life-threatening sepsis will at best produce confusing results. A Harvard doctor and designer of the research disagrees.

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August 28, 2018 at 11:01AM

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NPR News: Critics Trying To Stop A Big Study Of Sepsis Say The Research Puts Patients At Risk

Critics Trying To Stop A Big Study Of Sepsis Say The Research Puts Patients At Risk
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The consumer advocacy group Public Citizen also says the multicenter study of life-threatening sepsis will at best produce confusing results. A Harvard doctor and designer of the research disagrees.

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August 28, 2018 at 11:01AM
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NPR News: Critics Trying To Stop A Big Study Of Sepsis Say The Research Puts Patients At Risk

Critics Trying To Stop A Big Study Of Sepsis Say The Research Puts Patients At Risk
The consumer advocacy group Public Citizen also says the multicenter study of life-threatening sepsis will at best produce confusing results. A Harvard doctor and designer of the research disagrees.

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August 28, 2018 at 11:01AM

NPR News: Air Pollution Exposure Harms Cognitive Performance, Study Finds

Air Pollution Exposure Harms Cognitive Performance, Study Finds
The researchers tested more than 25,000 people multiple times, matching the results with pollution data from the time of each test. Older adults were most affected by air quality.

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August 28, 2018 at 07:03AM

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NPR News: Raising Kids In An 'Age Of Fear' Results In Impossible Choices For Parents

Raising Kids In An 'Age Of Fear' Results In Impossible Choices For Parents
"There's now the expectation that to be a good parent in this country you have to have your eyes on your children every second," says author Kim Brooks — and that's stressful for adults and kids.

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NPR News: A New Discovery May Explain What Makes The Human Brain Unique

A New Discovery May Explain What Makes The Human Brain Unique
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The human brain isn't just bigger than a mouse brain. It contains at least one kind of brain cell that isn't found in rodents.

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August 28, 2018 at 02:34AM
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NPR News: A New Discovery May Explain What Makes The Human Brain Unique

A New Discovery May Explain What Makes The Human Brain Unique
The human brain isn't just bigger than a mouse brain. It contains at least one kind of brain cell that isn't found in rodents.

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August 28, 2018 at 02:34AM

The Designers Striving for Radical Inclusivity


Charles Jeffrey, Rio Uribe and Shayne Oliver are among those redefining queer aesthetics on the runways.
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NPR News: Toddlers Like Winners, But How They Win Matters

Toddlers Like Winners, But How They Win Matters
Unlike other primates, human toddlers watching a competition don't appreciate victors who shove rivals out of the way. Even little kids prefer high status characters who aren't bullies.

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August 28, 2018 at 12:18AM
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NPR News: Toddlers Like Winners, But How They Win Matters

Toddlers Like Winners, But How They Win Matters
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Unlike other primates, human toddlers watching a competition don't appreciate victors who shove rivals out of the way. Even little kids prefer high status characters who aren't bullies.

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August 28, 2018 at 12:18AM
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NPR News: Toddlers Like Winners, But How They Win Matters

Toddlers Like Winners, But How They Win Matters
Unlike other primates, human toddlers watching a competition don't appreciate victors who shove rivals out of the way. Even little kids prefer high status characters who aren't bullies.

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August 28, 2018 at 12:18AM

NPR News: In Psychology And Other Social Sciences, Many Studies Fail The Reproducibility Test

In Psychology And Other Social Sciences, Many Studies Fail The Reproducibility Test
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Many social sciences experiments couldn't be reproduced in a new study, thus calling into question their findings. The field of social science is working to improve its scientific rigor.

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August 27, 2018 at 10:09PM
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NPR News: In Psychology And Other Social Sciences, Many Studies Fail The Reproducibility Test

In Psychology And Other Social Sciences, Many Studies Fail The Reproducibility Test
Many social sciences experiments couldn't be reproduced in a new study, thus calling into question their findings. The field of social science is working to improve its scientific rigor.

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August 27, 2018 at 10:09PM

NPR News: Don't Bug Out! The Smithsonian Channel Is Going To Show You How To Cook Insects

Don't Bug Out! The Smithsonian Channel Is Going To Show You How To Cook Insects
Dried Manchurian scorpions? Think softshell crabs. Crickets? They're not far from crawfish. A new series aims to showcase the flavors of edible insects — prized ingredients in parts of the world.

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NPR News: 'Chesapeake Requiem' Chronicles Life On An Endangered Island

'Chesapeake Requiem' Chronicles Life On An Endangered Island
Tangier Island, in the Chesapeake Bay, has been home to a small, self-reliant community of watermen for centuries — and now climate change is threatening to swamp the island and its way of life.

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One Architect’s Study in Color


Guillermo Santomà‘s dining room and kitchen are Pepto-Bismol pink — not so much covered in it as made of it — and it only begins there.
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In Barcelona, a House That Was Remade by Taking It Apart


For a home with an unassuming facade, the architect Guillermo Santomà has ignored spatial logic in favor of color, light and cultivated chaos.
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NPR News: NPR's Fall TV Preview: 20 Shows To Watch Out For

NPR's Fall TV Preview: 20 Shows To Watch Out For
Broadcast, cable and streaming networks have a lot on tap for the remainder of 2018. Our television and pop culture team has assembled a list of the most promising shows coming your way.

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NPR News: Life-Threatening Heart Attack Leaves Teacher With $108,951 Bill

Life-Threatening Heart Attack Leaves Teacher With $108,951 Bill
An insured Texas teacher, 44, faces a "balance bill" of almost twice his annual salary from an out-of-network hospital's treatment of his sudden heart attack.

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August 27, 2018 at 03:57PM

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NPR News: Coal Country: EPA Plan Is Short Term Boost, No Solution For Industry Decline

Coal Country: EPA Plan Is Short Term Boost, No Solution For Industry Decline
The Trump administration's proposed changes for coal plants could keep some of them operating longer. But even those in the industry say it won't stop coal's overall decline.

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August 27, 2018 at 03:57PM

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NPR News: Neil Simon, Preeminent And Prolific Playwright And Screenwriter, Has Died At 91

Neil Simon, Preeminent And Prolific Playwright And Screenwriter, Has Died At 91
The writer behind hits like The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park, known for his zany characters and comic dialogue, won over two dozen nominations for Tonys, Emmys and Oscars.

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NPR News: Ashes To Ashes, Funk To Funky: Questions For Jason Heller, Author Of 'Strange Stars'

Ashes To Ashes, Funk To Funky: Questions For Jason Heller, Author Of 'Strange Stars'
Critic and author Jason Heller's new book traces the considerable influence of David Bowie on the science-fiction inflected music of the 1970s, from "Space Oddity" to the glittery glory of Funkadelic.

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NPR News: High Fashion Meets Southern Hospitality

High Fashion Meets Southern Hospitality
Designer Billy Reid hosts his annual "Shindig" in his hometown, Florence, Ala. It's a celebration of design, music, food and art that Reid hopes will showcase the soul of the Shoals region.

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NPR News: How Hurricane Harvey Harmed The Clocks

How Hurricane Harvey Harmed The Clocks
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas last year, it flooded Houston. One of the unexpected effects of the storm: many damaged clocks in need of repair.

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NPR News: Helping Clean Florida's 'Red Tide'

Helping Clean Florida's 'Red Tide'
Piles of dead, rotting fish are washing ashore on parts of Florida's coastline due to red tide, a seasonal algal bloom. Captain Destiny Ibasfalean talks with NPR's Melissa Block.

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August 26, 2018 at 07:46PM

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NPR News: So Far, More Heat Waves Do Not Mean More Heat Deaths

So Far, More Heat Waves Do Not Mean More Heat Deaths
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The spread of air conditioning may have kept some people from dying in this summer's extreme heat. But studies project more heat-related illnesses as the climate warms.

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August 26, 2018 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: So Far, More Heat Waves Do Not Mean More Heat Deaths

So Far, More Heat Waves Do Not Mean More Heat Deaths
The spread of air conditioning may have kept some people from dying in this summer's extreme heat. But studies project more heat-related illnesses as the climate warms.

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August 26, 2018 at 06:00PM

NPR News: So Far, More Heat Waves Do Not Mean More Heat Deaths

So Far, More Heat Waves Do Not Mean More Heat Deaths
The spread of air conditioning may have kept some people from dying in this summer's extreme heat. But studies project more heat-related illnesses as the climate warms.

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August 26, 2018 at 06:00PM

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NPR News: Portraits Of Eid: Ancient Traditions In A New Community

Portraits Of Eid: Ancient Traditions In A New Community
Photographer Eslah Attar documented her first Eid away from her family in Ohio as a way to celebrate her new community, in Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: In 'Red, White, Blue,' High Peaks And Low Blows

In 'Red, White, Blue,' High Peaks And Low Blows
Lea Carpenter's new novel combines literary sensibility with genre readability, for a dark spy thriller about a young woman finding out all kinds of strange truths about her father's past in the CIA.

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NPR News: Talkin' Birds: The Damage Of Plastics

Talkin' Birds: The Damage Of Plastics
Single-use plastics like bags and straws are doing damage to the world's oceans and marine life. Ray Brown from Talkin' Birds tells NPR's Scott Simon that such plastics pose danger to birds as well.

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August 25, 2018 at 07:22PM

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NPR News: 'A River Of Stars' Is An Asian-American, 'Pregnant Thelma & Louise'

'A River Of Stars' Is An Asian-American, 'Pregnant Thelma & Louise'
Vanessa Hua's debut novel follows two women at a secret California maternity center where rich Chinese send expectant mothers to give birth to U.S. citizens. Then they run away.

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NPR News: Delaware License Plate Sells For $410,000

Delaware License Plate Sells For $410,000
In Delaware, a license plate sold in a private auction for $410,000. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the auction house owner William Emmert about Delaware's license plate collecting culture.

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NPR News: Life With Leonard Bernstein

Life With Leonard Bernstein
To mark the centennial of her father's birth, Jamie Bernstein talks frankly about her new memoir, tracking her life as the daughter of the legendary composer.

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NPR News: Rumors Of The Death Of The Rom-Com Are Greatly Exaggerated

Rumors Of The Death Of The Rom-Com Are Greatly Exaggerated
The success of movies like Crazy Rich Asians and Netflix's recent summer offerings may signal a resurgence of a sometimes beloved and sometimes bemoaned genre: the romantic comedy.

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NPR News: Survival Of The Sluggish: Scientists Find An Upside To A Low Metabolism

Survival Of The Sluggish: Scientists Find An Upside To A Low Metabolism
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A study of 5 million years of mollusks suggests that laziness could be a good survival strategy: species that have gone extinct had higher metabolic rates than the ones that exist today.

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August 25, 2018 at 09:07AM
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NPR News: Survival Of The Sluggish: Scientists Find An Upside To A Low Metabolism

Survival Of The Sluggish: Scientists Find An Upside To A Low Metabolism
A study of 5 million years of mollusks suggests that laziness could be a good survival strategy: species that have gone extinct had higher metabolic rates than the ones that exist today.

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August 25, 2018 at 09:07AM

An Avant-Garde Fashion Brand Moves Into a Richard Neutra House


The multidisciplinary label Bless takes up a residency in a Los Angeles landmark.
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T Suggests: Handblown Glass Earrings, a Culinary Retreat and More


A roundup of things T editors — and a few contributors — are excited about in a given week.
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At This Santa Fe Fair, You Can Buy Crafts From Over 100 International Artists


Craftspeople from more than 50 countries came together for the annual event. Here, a shortlist of the standout makers.
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NPR News: Beep Beep, Yeah! Paul McCartney On Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke' Is TV At Its Best

Beep Beep, Yeah! Paul McCartney On Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke' Is TV At Its Best
Late Late Show host James Corden took the famed Beatle on a ride that was, by turns, unexpectedly tender, touching and meaningful. Originally broadcast June 25, 2018.

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NPR News: A Devastating Fall Couldn't Keep This Rodeo 'Rider' Off Wild Horses

A Devastating Fall Couldn't Keep This Rodeo 'Rider' Off Wild Horses
A riding accident left Brady Jandreau with a skull and brain injury — but he refused to quit. He plays himself in director Chloé Zhao's retelling of his story. Originally broadcast April 10, 2018.

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NPR News: 'The Rider' Offers An Aching Portrait Of Masculinity In Crisis

'The Rider' Offers An Aching Portrait Of Masculinity In Crisis
Writer-director Chloé Zhao's new film tells the true story of a Lakota cowboy recovering from a serious rodeo accident. Critic Justin Chang says The Rider has "a bone-deep authenticity."

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NPR News: Gorillaz On World Cafe

Gorillaz On World Cafe
Beyond being intelligent, thoughtful and perceptive, Gorillaz band member Damon Albarn is incredibly gregarious, infectious and fun.

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August 25, 2018 at 12:17AM
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Gio Ponti’s University of Padua Project, in Pictures


The architect and designer’s varied oeuvre will be the focus of an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
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A Renowned 20th-Century Polymath Gets a Retrospective


Gio Ponti, known for his unique and enduring interiors, will be the subject of an exhibition in Paris.
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NPR News: Fad Or The Future? Robot-Made Burgers Wow The Crowds In San Francisco

Fad Or The Future? Robot-Made Burgers Wow The Crowds In San Francisco
As more culinary robots find their way into commercial food prep, one restaurant in San Francisco called Creator is hoping to strike a balance between high tech and the human touch.

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August 24, 2018 at 07:02PM

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NPR News: A New Addition To The Long Tradition Of Puppets Behaving Badly

A New Addition To The Long Tradition Of Puppets Behaving Badly
The Happytime Murders is a new movie starring Melissa McCarthy and a cast of extremely raunchy puppets. It's definitely not for kids — which continues a legacy dating back to the Middle Ages.

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NPR News: Drought In Central Europe Reveals Cautionary 'Hunger Stones' In Czech River

Drought In Central Europe Reveals Cautionary 'Hunger Stones' In Czech River
For hundreds of years, these boulders have warned about the consequence of devastating droughts — and documented them for posterity. One says "if you see me, weep."

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August 24, 2018 at 01:01PM

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NPR News: Scientists Are Puzzled By Mysterious Lights In The Sky. They Call Them STEVE

Scientists Are Puzzled By Mysterious Lights In The Sky. They Call Them STEVE
Scientists don't know what's causing the aurora-like phenomenon, which has been known to amateur photographers for decades but only recently came to the attention of researchers.

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August 24, 2018 at 09:21AM

NPR News: Scientists Puzzled By Mysterious Lights In The Sky They Call STEVE

Scientists Puzzled By Mysterious Lights In The Sky They Call STEVE
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Scientists don't know what's causing the aurora-like phenomenon, which has been known to amateur photographers for decades but only recently came to the attention of researchers.

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August 24, 2018 at 09:21AM
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What to Do in Berlin, According to 6 Locals


A cast of creative people, including a magazine editor and a chef, share their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and play.
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NPR News: 'What Keeps You Alive': When You Marry A Killer, The Anniversary Gifts Are Murder

'What Keeps You Alive': When You Marry A Killer, The Anniversary Gifts Are Murder
In writer/director Colin Minihan's slack but stylish horror thriller, two women visit a remote cabin to celebrate their anniversary; a deadly cat-and-mouse game ensues.

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NPR News: Raunchy But Thin 'The Happytime Murders' Isn't Deeply Felt

Raunchy But Thin 'The Happytime Murders' Isn't Deeply Felt
Unlike the more allegorical Meet the Feebles or Team America: World Police, this latest excuse to make jokes about puppet-sex isn't interested in doing anything more than make jokes about puppet-sex.

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NPR News: 'The Bookshop': A Caustic Tale of Clashing Sensibilities Gets A Too-Gentle Treatment

'The Bookshop': A Caustic Tale of Clashing Sensibilities Gets A Too-Gentle Treatment
To make Penelope Fitzgerald's astringent novel more broadly palatable, adapter Isabel Coixet softens it nearly beyond recognition. Fitzgerald fans, be warned: The result is marketable but mealy.

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NPR News: In 'Support The Girls,' The Script ... Doesn't

In 'Support The Girls,' The Script ... Doesn't
Regina Hall stars in this comedy set in a chain sports bar where young female servers scramble for tips, but the underwritten screenplay relies on a ceaseless stream of clunky one-liners.

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NPR News: What Does It Mean To Choose To Dye Your Hair Blonde?

What Does It Mean To Choose To Dye Your Hair Blonde?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with poet Claudia Rankine about her art exhibit on choosing to dye one's hair blonde called "Stamped."

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NPR News: Some Of The Oldest Ice In The Arctic Is Now Breaking Apart

Some Of The Oldest Ice In The Arctic Is Now Breaking Apart
A massive ice pack that normally clings to northern Greenland's coastline is splitting apart and floating out to sea. Climate change is to blame, scientists say.

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August 24, 2018 at 03:25AM

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NPR News: Open Medical Records Can Spur Frank Talk Between Doctors And Patients

Open Medical Records Can Spur Frank Talk Between Doctors And Patients
As more doctors' offices give patients electronic access to their medical records, both patients and their physicians are asking: Exactly how much of your medical record should you get to see?

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August 24, 2018 at 02:52AM

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NPR News: Scientists Battle Red Tide That Turned Florida Coast Into Wildlife Killing Field

Scientists Battle Red Tide That Turned Florida Coast Into Wildlife Killing Field
Scientists are exploring how they can combat the spread of the toxic algae bloom known as red tide along Florida's southwest coast,

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August 24, 2018 at 02:44AM

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NPR News: Dermot Kennedy On World Cafe

Dermot Kennedy On World Cafe
Listening to this Irish singer is like hearing someone drag their own heart through their vocal chords and send it right up to the heavens.

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NPR News: How An Israeli Journalist's Coverage Of The Palestinian Conflict Inspired 'Fauda'

How An Israeli Journalist's Coverage Of The Palestinian Conflict Inspired 'Fauda'
After years as a reporter, Avi Issacharoff co-created an action series about an elite unit of the Israeli military whose members work undercover in the West Bank. Fauda is now streaming on Netflix.

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NPR News: Attention Shoppers: Kroger Says It Is Phasing Out Plastic Bags

Attention Shoppers: Kroger Says It Is Phasing Out Plastic Bags
The Kroger Co. includes major chains such as Ralphs, Harris Teeter, Food4Less and Pick 'n Save. Its goal is to eliminate all single-use plastic bags by 2025.

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NPR News: After 150 Years, 'Little Women' Still Resonates

After 150 Years, 'Little Women' Still Resonates
In Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy, Anne Boyd Rioux describes how the sisterly bond of the March girls that Louisa May Alcott created many years ago remains a paragon of female friendship and inspiration.

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NPR News: Listen To KT Tunstall's Anthemic 'The River' From Her Forthcoming Album, 'WAX'

Listen To KT Tunstall's Anthemic 'The River' From Her Forthcoming Album, 'WAX'
Inspirational and emotionally charged, this song puts KT Tunstall's immediately recognizable voice at center stage.

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August 23, 2018 at 09:06PM
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NPR News: 'How Are You Going To Save Yourself' Asks The Hard Questions

'How Are You Going To Save Yourself' Asks The Hard Questions
JM Holmes asks a lot of questions in his debut story collection, a shockingly powerful, gorgeously written book about four African American friends growing up and growing apart.

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NPR News: Actors, Married For 35 Years, Enrich Their Lives With Others' Words

Actors, Married For 35 Years, Enrich Their Lives With Others' Words
Plays are often so intense that actors fall in love. It was 35 years ago, Nance Williamson and Kurt Rhoads were cast opposite each other in Shakespeare's As You Like It and their showmance continues.

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NPR News: NYU's Move To Make Medical School Free For All Gets Mixed Reviews

NYU's Move To Make Medical School Free For All Gets Mixed Reviews
New York University students cheered, but critics say waiving tuition isn't the best way to ease student debt or boost the number of primary care doctors from diverse backgrounds.

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August 23, 2018 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Femi Kuti, Brian Eno And 86 Others Sign Letter Supporting Ugandan Opposition Leader

Femi Kuti, Brian Eno And 86 Others Sign Letter Supporting Ugandan Opposition Leader
Following the arrest of Ugandan politician and musician Bobi Wine, an extensive list of artists, politicians and activists have called for his release.

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How to Throw an Easy Late-Summer Dinner Party, With Edible Flowers


The fashion designer Jeana Sohn celebrated her debut collection in a friend’s Laurel Canyon garden — and shared her tips for entertaining.
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NPR News: Ancient Bone Reveals Swingin' Sex Lives Of Neanderthals

Ancient Bone Reveals Swingin' Sex Lives Of Neanderthals
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Genomic sequencing reveals new evidence of interbreeding among different groups of our ancient relatives. A scientist calls the find "almost too lucky to be true."

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August 23, 2018 at 04:01AM
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NPR News: Ancient Bone Reveals Swingin' Sex Lives Of Neanderthals

Ancient Bone Reveals Swingin' Sex Lives Of Neanderthals
Genomic sequencing reveals new evidence of interbreeding among different groups of our ancient relatives. A scientist calls the find "almost too lucky to be true."

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NPR News: Foster Parents Often Struggle To Find Doctors To Treat The Kids In Their Care

Foster Parents Often Struggle To Find Doctors To Treat The Kids In Their Care
Foster parents often struggle to meet their charges' extraordinary health needs. Some states are testing out a coordinated approach to care to keep these kids from slipping through the cracks.

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NPR News: Foster Parents Often Struggle To Find Doctors To Treat The Kids In Their Care

Foster Parents Often Struggle To Find Doctors To Treat The Kids In Their Care
Foster parents often struggle to meet their charges' extraordinary health needs. Some states are testing out a coordinated approach to care to keep these kids from slipping through the cracks.

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August 23, 2018 at 01:42AM

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NPR News: Rayland Baxter On World Cafe

Rayland Baxter On World Cafe
A slick mix of power pop, rock, folk and even a little glam make up Rayland Baxter's latest album 'Wide Awake.'

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August 22, 2018 at 11:25PM
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12 Artists On: Climate Change


A dozen artistic responses to one of the greatest threats of our time.
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NPR News: Hawaii Braces For Hurricane Lane, Now A Category 5

Hawaii Braces For Hurricane Lane, Now A Category 5
The governor of Hawaii has made an emergency proclamation while the National Weather Service issued a hurricane warning for Hawaii's Big Island. Forecasters predict flash flooding and landslides.

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August 22, 2018 at 04:26PM

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NPR News: 'To Be Honest,' This Is A Sweet Book About A Savvy Young Woman

'To Be Honest,' This Is A Sweet Book About A Savvy Young Woman
Maggie Ann Martin's new novel follows Savannah, who's dealing with her sister's departure for college, her mother's obsession with her weight, and the cute new boy at school.

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NPR News: Wayne Kramer, Rock Legend And Failed Outlaw, Assembles A Supergroup In The Rearview

Wayne Kramer, Rock Legend And Failed Outlaw, Assembles A Supergroup In The Rearview
Now 70 years old, Wayne Kramer — co-founder of the short-lived-but-influential Detroit rock band — reflects on life as an artist, near-revolutionary, bumbling outlaw and prison reform advocate.

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NPR News: World's Largest Shipping Company Heads Into Arctic As Global Warming Opens The Way

World's Largest Shipping Company Heads Into Arctic As Global Warming Opens The Way
Container giant Maersk will send one of its ships through the Arctic on the Northern Sea Route to test its feasibility as a new, time-saving shipping lane.

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August 22, 2018 at 01:21PM

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NPR News: The Story Behind Madonna's Silver Horns At The VMAs

The Story Behind Madonna's Silver Horns At The VMAs
Her outfit at the MTV VIdeo Music Awards was a shout-out to North African garb. What do the items symbolize? And is she guilty of cultural appropriation?

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