Thứ Sáu, 30 tháng 11, 2018

NPR News: Trump Administration Says Companies Can 'Incidentally Harass' Marine Mammals

Trump Administration Says Companies Can 'Incidentally Harass' Marine Mammals
It's a decision opposed by environmental groups, who say the blasts could harm marine animals, and some coastal communities, who fear it could be a precursor to offshore drilling.

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Environment
December 1, 2018 at 05:08AM

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T Suggests: Fashion by Gilbert & George, an Irish Designer to Know and More


A roundup of things our editors — and a few contributors — are excited about in a given week.
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NPR News: What 'The Front Runner' And Gary Hart Tell Us About Political Theater Today

What 'The Front Runner' And Gary Hart Tell Us About Political Theater Today
Matt Bai and Jay Carson wrote the screenplay of a new drama about the swift 1987 downfall of the Democratic presidential candidate — an event Bai says has a "direct throughline" to President Trump.

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15 Books to Read by Black Female American Writers


Nelson George, Samuel R. Delany, Major Jackson and others tell us about some of their favorite works of literature.
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NPR News: Dead Sea Lions With Gunshot Wounds Wash Up On Washington State Shores

Dead Sea Lions With Gunshot Wounds Wash Up On Washington State Shores
At least eight dead sea lions with bullet holes have been found since September. It's illegal to shoot marine mammals, but that hasn't stopped some fishermen from going after them.

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Environment
December 1, 2018 at 03:10AM

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NPR News: Changes In Brain Scans Seen After A Single Season Of Football For Young Players

Changes In Brain Scans Seen After A Single Season Of Football For Young Players
MRI scans of the brains of young football players suggest that repeated blows to the head can change the shape of nerve fibers in the corpus callosum, which connects the two halves of the brain.

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December 1, 2018 at 01:34AM

NPR News: Changes In Brain Scans Seen After A Single Season Of Football For Young Players

Changes In Brain Scans Seen After A Single Season Of Football For Young Players
Research News
MRI scans of the brains of young football players suggest that repeated blows to the head can change the shape of nerve fibers in the corpus callosum, which connects the two halves of the brain.

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December 1, 2018 at 01:34AM
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NPR News: Changes In Brain Scans Seen After A Single Season Of Football For Young Players

Changes In Brain Scans Seen After A Single Season Of Football For Young Players
MRI scans of the brains of young football players suggest that repeated blows to the head can change the shape of nerve fibers in the corpus callosum, which connects the two halves of the brain.

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December 1, 2018 at 01:34AM
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NPR News: Lori McKenna On World Cafe

Lori McKenna On World Cafe
This Nashville transplant has a Cinderella story with a glass cowboy boot for a slipper.

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December 1, 2018 at 12:47AM
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NPR News: Remembering Master Magician And Sleight-Of-Hand Artist Ricky Jay

Remembering Master Magician And Sleight-Of-Hand Artist Ricky Jay
Jay, who died Sunday, was an avid scholar of con games and could make cards disappear and reappear in ways that seemed impossible. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1987, 1998 and 2002.

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NPR News: Overly Orchestrated 'Roma' Is An Epic Of Everyday Life In Mexico

Overly Orchestrated 'Roma' Is An Epic Of Everyday Life In Mexico
Critic Justin Chang says the immaculate staging of Alfonso Cuarón's new film is both an asset and a liability: "There's something curiously showy about the unshowiness of Roma."

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NPR News: Amid Layoffs, An American Automotive Institution Tries To Change

Amid Layoffs, An American Automotive Institution Tries To Change
America's largest automaker, General Motors, says it wants to eliminate costs and concentrate on electric and self-driving vehicles.

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Environment
November 27, 2018 at 10:06PM

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NPR News: Amber Ruffin Says What!?

Amber Ruffin Says What!?
Comedian Amber Ruffin discusses her work on Late Night with Seth Meyers, imbibing on Drunk History, and writing a musical about bigfoot. Then, she plays a game about cryptids.

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NPR News: Michelle Wolf: Doing It For The People

Michelle Wolf: Doing It For The People
Comedian Michelle Wolf chats about her work on Wall Street, her career in comedy, and her performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Then, she plays a game with Amber Ruffin.

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NPR News: Citizen Cope Swings For The Fences And Scores On 'Justice'

Citizen Cope Swings For The Fences And Scores On 'Justice'
The hallmark of Citizen Cope's music is his impressive ability to pair deep grooves with wondrous lyrical simplicity. Hear this premiere from Cope's forthcoming album, Heroin and Helicopters.

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November 30, 2018 at 09:00PM
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The Academy | On Being a Black Male Writer in America


A behind-the-scenes look at how 32 extraordinary black male writers came together for a T Magazine photo shoot at the Brooklyn Historical Society, where they shared tributes to their favorite black female writers.
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Black Male Writers for Our Time


These 32 American men, and their peers, are producing literature that is essential to how we understand our country and its place in the world right now.
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T’s Holiday Issue: All Together Now


The idea of the artist (or designer or director or author) creating in a vacuum has always been a romance and has never seemed more mythical than it does today.
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NPR News: Ricky Jay Remembered, From The Wings: A Personal Assistant's Thoughts On The Late Stage Magician

Ricky Jay Remembered, From The Wings: A Personal Assistant's Thoughts On The Late Stage Magician
Critic Chris Klimek offers a remembrance of the late illusionist, author and actor Ricky Jay, for whom he worked as a personal assistant over a decade ago.

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Thứ Năm, 29 tháng 11, 2018

NPR News: Flash Floods Hit Communities Devastated By Camp Fire

Flash Floods Hit Communities Devastated By Camp Fire
"The roots and the bottoms of the utility poles are just kind of swimming," Cal Fire spokesman Rick Carhart said on Thursday. Rescue teams worked to save motorists stranded on flooded roads.

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Environment
November 30, 2018 at 08:27AM

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NPR News: Trump's Move To Give States More Flexibility Undercuts Obamacare, Critics Say

Trump's Move To Give States More Flexibility Undercuts Obamacare, Critics Say
The Trump administration offered states specific examples Thursday of how they could change the way they implement the Affordable Care Act. Critics say Trump's plan could drive up premiums for many.

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Health Care
November 30, 2018 at 08:08AM

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Is the Bouffant Making a Comeback?


As supersize blowouts return to the runways, a guide to building effortless-looking volume.
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NPR News: The Nude Party On World Cafe

The Nude Party On World Cafe
The Nude Party creates an unmistakable mix of indie, folk, psych and good old-fashioned rock and roll.

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World Cafe
November 30, 2018 at 03:26AM
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NPR News: Teens Sing Their Guts Out In The Scottish Zombie Christmas Musical 'Anna And The Apocalypse'

Teens Sing Their Guts Out In The Scottish Zombie Christmas Musical 'Anna And The Apocalypse'
The debt John McPhail's tuneful horror comedy owes to Shaun of the Dead proves too deep to clamber out of, but the songs are fun and Ella Hunt's feisty lead performance is charming.

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NPR News: 'Never Look Away' Glibly Examines The Intersection Of Art And Autobiography

'Never Look Away' Glibly Examines The Intersection Of Art And Autobiography
Tom Schilling plays a German painter clearly modeled on Gerhard Richter in this melodrama about the lingering costs of war and the ways they inform both art and artist.

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NPR News: In 'Sicilian Ghost Story,' A Boy Goes Missing — And A Girl Goes Searching

In 'Sicilian Ghost Story,' A Boy Goes Missing — And A Girl Goes Searching
In this haunting, lyrical Italian film, the true story of a horrific mob-related kidnapping is couched within "a love story [that unfolds] in a fairy tale more Grimm than Disney."

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NPR News: Another Drug Crisis: Methamphetamine Use By Pregnant Women

Another Drug Crisis: Methamphetamine Use By Pregnant Women
As illegal meth use has made a comeback across the U.S., pregnant women have not been spared, doctors say. New research shows rural areas in the South, Midwest and West have been hit hardest.

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Health Care
November 30, 2018 at 04:17AM

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NPR News: Another Drug Crisis: Methamphetamine Use By Pregnant Women

Another Drug Crisis: Methamphetamine Use By Pregnant Women
As illegal meth use has made a comeback across the U.S., pregnant women have not been spared, doctors say. New research shows rural areas in the South, Midwest and West have been hit hardest.

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November 30, 2018 at 04:17AM
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NPR News: Artist Illustrates Life After A Sudden Death In 'Widower's Notebook'

Artist Illustrates Life After A Sudden Death In 'Widower's Notebook'
When Jonathan Santlofer's wife died five years ago, he was thrown into a "fugue state" of grief. Sketching her portrait from old photographs has helped him stay close to her.

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NPR News: New York Public Housing Is Home To City's Newest Food Entrepreneurs

New York Public Housing Is Home To City's Newest Food Entrepreneurs
Food Business Pathways is a free course that gives low-income participants a leg up in turning their ideas into successful businesses through training, mentoring, access to services and space to sell.

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NPR News: 'Come With Me' Lays Bare The Risks And Regrets Of Our Online Lives

'Come With Me' Lays Bare The Risks And Regrets Of Our Online Lives
Helen Schulman splices together an old-school family drama with high-tech fantasy in her new novel, a rich, closely observed story about regrets and risk-taking in the Internet age.

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In Images: Artists Who Play With Their Food


An emerging cohort is making work that is born out of, and that must on some level contend with, a culture that has turned food into fetish.
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How Artists Are Challenging Alexander Calder’s Mobiles


So dominant were his dangling masterpieces that others avoided the form, but now, enough time has passed for others to sway beside him.
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These Artists Are Creating Work That’s About, and Made From, Food


For centuries, it’s been both medium and topic; now, an emerging cohort is challenging what it means to play with the most essential material.
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A Chanel Haute Couture Jacket Gets Its Finishing Touch


After 530 hours of labor, the final embellishments: 82,500 sequins and stones, all hand-sewn.
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It Took 800 Hours to Make This Chanel Dress


Capturing one incredible piece in the middle of its creation. This month: a silk tulle sheath.
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NPR News: Gorgeous 'Black Future Month' Tracks A Writer's Development

Gorgeous 'Black Future Month' Tracks A Writer's Development
N.K. Jemisin's new story collection is a story in itself, a chronicle of her career that has the seeds of her award-winning novels, but also lovely and thought-provoking stand-alone work.

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NPR News: Photographer Maps Emotional Terrain, One Tear At A Time

Photographer Maps Emotional Terrain, One Tear At A Time
Rose-Lynn Fisher spent a decade magnifying and photographing her tears, learning the nuances of her emotions in the process. The project is called The Topography of Tears.

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NPR News: Greensky Bluegrass Delivers A Windows-Down Rock And Roll Tune 'Do It Alone'

Greensky Bluegrass Delivers A Windows-Down Rock And Roll Tune 'Do It Alone'
The Kalamazoo, Mich. band has been playing bluegrass on its own terms for 18 years. And its upcoming album, All For Money, is no exception.

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November 29, 2018 at 10:00PM
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NPR News: 2 Years After Standing Rock Protests, North Dakota Oil Business Is Booming

2 Years After Standing Rock Protests, North Dakota Oil Business Is Booming
Legal battles and local tensions persist two years after the North Dakota prairie was filled with thousands of indigenous and environmental protesters opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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Environment
November 29, 2018 at 07:20PM

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NPR News: Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium

Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium
Research News
The Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing issues a consensus on how scientists might responsibly move forward to create gene-edited babies in the wake of a rogue scientist's claims.

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November 29, 2018 at 02:06PM
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NPR News: Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium

Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium
The Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing issues a consensus on how scientists might responsibly move forward to create gene-edited babies in the wake of a rogue scientist's claims.

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November 29, 2018 at 02:06PM

NPR News: International Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies, But Rejects Moratorium

International Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies, But Rejects Moratorium
The Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing issues a consensus on how scientists might responsibly move forward to create gene-edited babies in the wake of a rogue scientist's claims.

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November 29, 2018 at 02:06PM
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NPR News: Number Of U.S. Kids Who Don't Have Health Insurance Is On The Rise

Number Of U.S. Kids Who Don't Have Health Insurance Is On The Rise
Economic growth usually means more kids get health insurance, but that's not been the case during the Trump years, a study shows. For the first time in a decade, the uninsured rate for children is up.

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Health Care
November 29, 2018 at 12:01PM

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NPR News: Number Of U.S. Kids Who Don't Have Health Insurance Is On The Rise

Number Of U.S. Kids Who Don't Have Health Insurance Is On The Rise
Economic growth usually means more kids get health insurance, but that's not been the case during the Trump years, a study shows. For the first time in a decade, the uninsured rate for children is up.

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November 29, 2018 at 12:01PM
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How the Myth of the Hedonistic Artist Lost Its Allure


These days — despite longstanding clichés about art and excess — the creative impulse can actually be more closely tied to asceticism.
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NPR News: Meteorologists Says It's Highly Likely El Niño Will Occur This Winter

Meteorologists Says It's Highly Likely El Niño Will Occur This Winter
This week the World Meteorological Organization announced a high likelihood of an El Niño weather event occurring this winter. This impending extreme weather could have global ramifications.

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Environment
November 29, 2018 at 05:32AM

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NPR News: Do Americans Have An Appetite For Electric Cars?

Do Americans Have An Appetite For Electric Cars?
Following General Motors' decision to discontinue the Chevy Volt to focus on zero-emission cars, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with journalist John Voelcker about the future of the electric cars in the U.S.

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Environment
November 29, 2018 at 05:14AM

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NPR News: Youngest Children In A Class Are Most Likely To Get ADHD Diagnosis

Youngest Children In A Class Are Most Likely To Get ADHD Diagnosis
Harvard University researchers probed the way ADHD is assessed by taking advantage of a quirk found in many U.S. school systems that means some kids are a year younger their classmates.

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November 29, 2018 at 05:07AM
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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Trump's claims about 'record clean' U.S. air

FACT CHECK: Trump's claims about 'record clean' U.S. air
President Trump claims the U.S. environment is better than it's been in years, but data from various sources paint a more complicated picture.

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Environment
November 29, 2018 at 03:46AM

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NPR News: Witty And Stylish, 'Insurrecto' Offers An Inside View Of The Pain Of Colonization

Witty And Stylish, 'Insurrecto' Offers An Inside View Of The Pain Of Colonization
Gina Apostol's dizzying new novel begin in present-day Manila before diving into the late 19th century — and the tortuous relationship between the U.S. and the Philippines.

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NPR News: This Trauma Surgeon Survived Gun Violence. Now He's Taking On The NRA

This Trauma Surgeon Survived Gun Violence. Now He's Taking On The NRA
When Joseph Sakran was 17, he was shot in the throat after a high school football game. That experience inspired him to become a surgeon — and to speak out against gun violence.

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Health Care
November 29, 2018 at 02:13AM

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NPR News: Fast-Tracking Logging On Federal Lands May Not Lessen Wildfire Risk

Fast-Tracking Logging On Federal Lands May Not Lessen Wildfire Risk
The current version of the Farm Bill includes House-backed provisions that would streamline logging projects on federal land. The administration argues logging could mitigate wildfire risk.

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Environment
November 29, 2018 at 01:49AM

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NPR News: Arthur Buck On World Cafe

Arthur Buck On World Cafe
Performing with different techniques, Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck of R.E.M. come together for a mesmerizing performance.

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World Cafe
November 29, 2018 at 01:16AM
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NPR News: 'The Favourite': Sou Smart, Sou Wicked, Sou Witty, Sou Gououd

'The Favourite': Sou Smart, Sou Wicked, Sou Witty, Sou Gououd
The Extra U Is For Unctuous: Yorgos Lanthimos' latest is a gleefully nasty piece of work about a queen (the spectacular Olivia Colman) and two women (Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone) vying for her favor.

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NPR News: 'In Search Of The Canary Tree' Highlights The Links Between Nature, Climate And Us

'In Search Of The Canary Tree' Highlights The Links Between Nature, Climate And Us
Conservation scientist Lauren E. Oakes weaves her musings about humans' place in a warming world together with conservation science in a moving and effective way.

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Magical Gifts Inspired by the Elements but Shaped by the Hand


Expertly crafted items, from a geode carved out of rock candy to drop earrings studded with tagua seeds, that possess something of a life force.
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In Jaipur, a Clothing Designer’s Vibrant and Wonderfully Imperfect Home


Nothing quite matches but everything fits in Caroline Weller’s airy family abode in India — including a giant unfinished mural.
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NPR News: 'Evening In Paradise' Remembers Those Who Might Otherwise Be Forgotten

'Evening In Paradise' Remembers Those Who Might Otherwise Be Forgotten
This second posthumous anthology of stories by Lucia Berlin is full of deeply felt stories about lives on the fringe, alternately comic and tragic, bound together by Berlin's love for her characters.

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NPR News: News Brief: Paul Manafort, Lion Air Crash, Gene-Editing

News Brief: Paul Manafort, Lion Air Crash, Gene-Editing
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Attorney for the Ex-Trump campaign chairman reportedly briefed Trump's legal team on Mueller probe. Indonesian investigators report on Lion Air crash. Chinese scientist defends gene-editing research.

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November 28, 2018 at 05:06PM
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NPR News: News Brief: Paul Manafort, Lion Air Crash, Gene-Editing

News Brief: Paul Manafort, Lion Air Crash, Gene-Editing
Attorney for the Ex-Trump campaign chairman reportedly briefed Trump's legal team on Mueller probe. Indonesian investigators report on Lion Air crash. Chinese scientist defends gene-editing research.

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November 28, 2018 at 05:06PM

NPR News: Obamacare Sign-Ups Lag As Trump Slashes Funds For Enrollment Help

Obamacare Sign-Ups Lag As Trump Slashes Funds For Enrollment Help
The Trump administration is spending $10 million this year on health care navigators — down from $63 million in 2016. Nationwide, workers are scrambling to apprise people of insurance options.

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November 28, 2018 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: Facing Backlash, Chinese Scientist Defends Gene-Editing Research On Babies

Facing Backlash, Chinese Scientist Defends Gene-Editing Research On Babies
He Jiankui, who shocked the world by asserting he had genetically edited twin girls, faced growing criticism from other researchers as he spoke at a scientific conference in Hong Kong.

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November 28, 2018 at 02:14PM
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NPR News: Facing Backlash, Chinese Scientist Defends Gene-Editing Research On Babies

Facing Backlash, Chinese Scientist Defends Gene-Editing Research On Babies
Research News
He Jiankui, who shocked the world by asserting he had genetically edited twin girls, faced growing criticism from other researchers as he spoke at a scientific conference in Hong Kong.

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November 28, 2018 at 02:14PM
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NPR News: Facing Backlash, Chinese Scientist Defends Gene-Editing Research On Babies

Facing Backlash, Chinese Scientist Defends Gene-Editing Research On Babies
He Jiankui, who shocked the world by asserting he had genetically edited twin girls, faced growing criticism from other researchers as he spoke at a scientific conference in Hong Kong.

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November 28, 2018 at 02:14PM

NPR News: French President Holds Firm On Clean-Energy Goals, Despite Protests

French President Holds Firm On Clean-Energy Goals, Despite Protests
A grassroots movement in France, the mostly working-class "yellow vests," objects to new gasoline taxes. French President Emmanuel Macron says he sympathizes, but the tax will stand.

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Environment
November 28, 2018 at 09:31AM

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NPR News: Why There Are Challenges To Doing More Prescribed Burns As Part Of Forest Management

Why There Are Challenges To Doing More Prescribed Burns As Part Of Forest Management
Prescribed burns — that is, setting fires on purpose — are one way to try and keep wildfires in check. But there are challenges to doing a lot more of them.

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Environment
November 28, 2018 at 05:31AM

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NPR News: Chronically Ill, Traumatically Billed: $123,019 For 2 Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

Chronically Ill, Traumatically Billed: $123,019 For 2 Multiple Sclerosis Treatments
Shereese Hickson's doctor wanted her to try a drug called Ocrevus for her multiple sclerosis. Trained as a medical billing coder, Hickson was shocked by the six-figure bill and the share she owed.

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November 28, 2018 at 01:41AM

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NPR News: New Biography Reveals The Life And Legacy Of Saxophonist Dexter Gordon

New Biography Reveals The Life And Legacy Of Saxophonist Dexter Gordon
Gordon started out as a bebop prodigy in the '40s, and went on to star in the '86 film 'Round Midnight. Maxine Gordon captures her late husband's voice and music in the book Sophisticated Giant.

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People, Places and Things to Know: A Quintana Roo Hotel, the New Bucket Bag and More


T’s cultural compendium of what’s new.
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The American Spirit of Coach’s Stuart Vevers


His ready-to-wear collections reflect a lifelong fascination with Americana as seen through “the outsider perspective of an Englishman in New York.”
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A Guide to Puebla, Mexico, Where Gilded Churches Meet a Thriving Cultural Scene


The colonial city — and the country’s fourth-largest — is a world away from its bustling capital.
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NPR News: Bernie Sanders Criticizes Democrats And Republicans In 'Where We Go From Here'

Bernie Sanders Criticizes Democrats And Republicans In 'Where We Go From Here'
The former presidential candidate's latest book is just what you might expect from this genre: His platforms are presented but not interrogated — and there is little self-reflection.

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NPR News: China Expands Research Funding, Luring U.S. Scientists And Students

China Expands Research Funding, Luring U.S. Scientists And Students
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In a quest to rapidly advance its scientific depth and breadth, China is recruiting scientists from around the world. Some from the U.S. say the greater funding for school and research is freeing.

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November 27, 2018 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: NPR's Book Concierge: Our Guide To 2018's Great Reads

NPR's Book Concierge: Our Guide To 2018's Great Reads
The Book Concierge is back! Explore more than 300 standout titles picked by NPR staff and critics.

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NPR News: China Expands Research Funding, Luring U.S. Scientists And Students

China Expands Research Funding, Luring U.S. Scientists And Students
In a quest to rapidly advance its scientific depth and breadth, China is recruiting scientists from around the world. Some from the U.S. say the greater funding for school and research is freeing.

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November 27, 2018 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: What You Need To Know About The New U.S. Climate Assessment

What You Need To Know About The New U.S. Climate Assessment
The Trump administration released a major climate assessment on Black Friday, forecasting devastating economic affects for the U.S. Here are the key takeaways.

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November 27, 2018 at 04:59AM

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NPR News: Super-Fast Shipping Comes With High Environmental Costs

Super-Fast Shipping Comes With High Environmental Costs
Getting your online purchase delivered at home in just two days puts more polluting vehicles on the road. M. Sanjayan, the CEO of Conservation International, explains what that means for the planet.

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November 27, 2018 at 04:45AM

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NPR News: Kate DiCamillo, Chronicler Of The Hard Truths Of Youth

Kate DiCamillo, Chronicler Of The Hard Truths Of Youth
She's hugely popular and comes across as something of a smart aleck, but the children's author says she retains the timidity of her youth. She says that helps her connect to her young readers.

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NPR News: 'Green Book' Is About Race But Also Friendship, Class And Masculinity

'Green Book' Is About Race But Also Friendship, Class And Masculinity
In the film, Green Book, a black pianist on a 1962 concert tour in the deep south hires a tough-talking bouncer from the Bronx. Rachel Martin talks to Mahershala Ali, who plays pianist Don Shirley.

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The Chef Behind ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’ on Her Most Prized Possession


Samin Nosrat recalls the time she crossed the country to help a friend host an unforgettable night — and received a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
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NPR News: 'The Beautiful Cure' Reveals The 'Profound' Power Of The Immune System

'The Beautiful Cure' Reveals The 'Profound' Power Of The Immune System
Immunologist Daniel Davis says scientists are harnessing the power of the immune system to create new medications to fight cancer, auto-immune conditions and other diseases.

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NPR News: 'Dance In America' Aims To Chronicle The Art In The U.S.

'Dance In America' Aims To Chronicle The Art In The U.S.
Mindy Aloff has attempted the nearly impossible task of collecting, in an anthology, the essays, excerpts, and asides that create a snapshot of the history of American dance.

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NPR News: Hatchie On World Cafe

Hatchie On World Cafe
Harriette Pilbeam talks about striking out as a solo artist and capturing the sparkling sounds of 90s pop on her debut EP, Sugar & Spice.

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November 27, 2018 at 12:50AM
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In Fashion: Diamond Jewelry Worn All at Once


Clustered, layered and stacked — these earrings, rings and bracelets glitter most brightly in groups.
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How a Japanese Craftsman Lives by the Consuming Art of Indigo Dyeing


There are some traditions that are universal. Here, we highlight a single craft — and how it’s being adapted, rethought and remade for the 21st century.
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NPR News: For Doctors Who Want To Provide Abortions, Employment Contracts Often Tie Their Hands

For Doctors Who Want To Provide Abortions, Employment Contracts Often Tie Their Hands
Some doctors are morally opposed to performing abortions. Others feel it's their calling and give up weekends to work at small clinics that offer them. And that can put their jobs in jeopardy.

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November 26, 2018 at 11:55PM

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NPR News: Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Create Genetically Modified Babies Using CRISPR

Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Create Genetically Modified Babies Using CRISPR
A scientist says he created the first genetically edited babies using CRISPR to protect them from HIV infection. The move has prompted immediate criticism as premature and reckless.

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November 26, 2018 at 05:02PM

NPR News: Chinese Scientist Says He's First To To Create Genetically Modified Babies

Chinese Scientist Says He's First To To Create Genetically Modified Babies
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A scientist says he created the first genetically edited babies using CRISPR to protect them from infection with the AIDS virus. The move has prompted immediate criticism as premature and reckless.

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November 26, 2018 at 05:02PM
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NPR News: Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Genetically Edit Babies

Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Genetically Edit Babies
Scientist says that he helped create the first genetically edited babies to protect them from getting infected with the AIDS virus. The move has prompted immediate criticism as premature and reckless.

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November 26, 2018 at 05:02PM
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NPR News: Bernardo Bertolucci, 'Last Tango In Paris' Director, Dies At 77

Bernardo Bertolucci, 'Last Tango In Paris' Director, Dies At 77
The filmmaker died of cancer at his home in Rome. Bertolucci's films — including The Conformist and The Last Emperor — enthralled and shocked the world.

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NPR News: Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Genetically Edit Babies, Report Says

Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Genetically Edit Babies, Report Says
According to The Associated Press, a Chinese scientist says that he has helped to create the first genetically edited babies. There's no independent confirmation of his claim.

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November 26, 2018 at 05:02PM
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NPR News: Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Genetically Edit Babies, Report Says

Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Genetically Edit Babies, Report Says
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According to The Associated Press, a Chinese scientist says that he has helped to create the first genetically edited babies. There's no independent confirmation of his claim.

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November 26, 2018 at 05:02PM
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NPR News: Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Genetically Edit Babies, Report Says

Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Genetically Edit Babies, Report Says
According to The Associated Press, a Chinese scientist says that he has helped to create the first genetically edited babies. There's no independent confirmation of his claim.

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November 26, 2018 at 05:02PM

NPR News: News Brief: Border Closure, Genetically Edited Babies, Climate Report

News Brief: Border Closure, Genetically Edited Babies, Climate Report
The U.S. briefly shut down its largest border crossing with Mexico Sunday. A report from The AP indicates designer babies are more within reach. A comprehensive climate report has been released.

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November 26, 2018 at 05:02PM

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NPR News: Rethinking Bed Rest For Pregnancy

Rethinking Bed Rest For Pregnancy
Research indicates bed rest does not improve birth outcomes and can be risky for the mom. So why is it still prescribed by many doctors and midwives for about 20 percent of pregnant women in the U.S.?

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November 26, 2018 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: U.S. Faces 'Immediate Threat' From Climate Change, Report Says

U.S. Faces 'Immediate Threat' From Climate Change, Report Says
David Greene talks to Andrea Dutton, assistant geology professor at the University of Florida, about a federal report that says climate change is causing more frequent and severe weather in the U.S.

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November 26, 2018 at 05:02PM

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In Images: Kiki Smith


A look at the artist, who has created a visual iconography that is comprehensive and inimitable.
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Kiki Smith and the Pursuit of Beauty in a Notably Unbeautiful Age


In her four-decade career, the artist has gone her own way, creating unapologetically lovely work that feels particularly relevant.
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NPR News: Rethinking Bed Rest For Pregnancy

Rethinking Bed Rest For Pregnancy
Research indicates bed rest does not improve birth outcomes and can be risky for the mom. So why is it still prescribed by many doctors and midwives for about 20 percent of pregnant women in the U.S.?

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November 26, 2018 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: Look Out Mars, Here Comes InSight

Look Out Mars, Here Comes InSight
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There's a new probe nearing Mars. After Monday's tricky landing, NASA's InSight spacecraft is to deploy a sensitive seismometer and temperature probe to let scientists explore the planet's interior.

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November 26, 2018 at 05:11AM
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NPR News: Look Out Mars, Here Comes InSight

Look Out Mars, Here Comes InSight
There's a new probe nearing Mars. After Monday's tricky landing, NASA's InSight spacecraft is to deploy a sensitive seismometer and temperature probe to let scientists explore the planet's interior.

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November 26, 2018 at 05:11AM

NPR News: Understaffed And Overworked: Firefighters Exhausted By Severe California Fires

Understaffed And Overworked: Firefighters Exhausted By Severe California Fires
As major wildfire incidents increase in California, some firefighters are being pushed to the point of exhaustion. And overtime costs are soaring.

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November 26, 2018 at 01:35AM

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NPR News: Trump Push For 'Energy Dominance' Boosts Drilling On Public Land

Trump Push For 'Energy Dominance' Boosts Drilling On Public Land
The Trump administration is offering millions of acres of federal land for oil and gas drilling. It's a boon for some states, but is fueling battles with environmentalists.

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Environment
November 25, 2018 at 07:55PM

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NPR News: What It's Like To Breathe Some Of The Most Polluted Air In The World

What It's Like To Breathe Some Of The Most Polluted Air In The World
In New Delhi, the air has a dusty, burnt taste, says NPR's Furkan Latif Khan. And sometimes the air is so bad she wears a face mask.

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Environment
November 25, 2018 at 07:00PM

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NPR News: Dangerous Infection Tied To Hospitals Now Becoming Common Outside Them

Dangerous Infection Tied To Hospitals Now Becoming Common Outside Them
Infections with Clostridium difficile can be difficult to treat and life-threatening. Once a problem seen mainly in health care facilities, the infections are now occurring often in the community.

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November 25, 2018 at 07:01PM

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NPR News: Just How Tight Are Family Ties When Your Sister's A 'Serial Killer'?

Just How Tight Are Family Ties When Your Sister's A 'Serial Killer'?
Oyinkan Braithwaite's wry, sly debut novel follows two sisters, dowdy Korede and gorgeous Ayoola — who has a habit of killing her boyfriends. Korede cleans up her sister's messes, but for how long?

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NPR News: National Report Confirms Climate Change 'Is Affecting Every Sector,' Scientist Says

National Report Confirms Climate Change 'Is Affecting Every Sector,' Scientist Says
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The economy could take a major hit if climate change continues at its current pace, according to the latest National Climate Assessment. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with climate scientist Michael Mann.

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November 25, 2018 at 05:38AM
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NPR News: National Report Confirms Climate Change 'Is Affecting Every Sector,' Scientist Says

National Report Confirms Climate Change 'Is Affecting Every Sector,' Scientist Says
The economy could take a major hit if climate change continues at its current pace, according to the latest National Climate Assessment. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with climate scientist Michael Mann.

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November 25, 2018 at 05:38AM

NPR News: To Prevent Wildfire Devastation, Look At Building Design

To Prevent Wildfire Devastation, Look At Building Design
The destruction left in the wake of wildfires can feel inevitable. But there are ways to make them less destructive. One researcher pioneered the study on how to design more fire-resistant properties.

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November 25, 2018 at 05:38AM

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NPR News: National Report Confirms Climate Change 'Is Affecting Every Sector,' Scientist Says

National Report Confirms Climate Change 'Is Affecting Every Sector,' Scientist Says
The economy could take a major hit if climate change continues at its current pace, according to the latest National Climate Assessment. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with climate scientist Michael Mann.

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November 25, 2018 at 05:38AM

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NPR News: Many California Farmworkers Forced To Stay Behind During The Wildfires

Many California Farmworkers Forced To Stay Behind During The Wildfires
Farmworkers workers in Ventura County toiled through the wildfires despite the risks. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Juvenal Solano, a former farmworker and community organizer, about why workers stayed.

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November 24, 2018 at 07:52PM

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NPR News: Twin's Difficult Birth Put A Project Designed To Reduce C-Sections To The Test

Twin's Difficult Birth Put A Project Designed To Reduce C-Sections To The Test
A woman had twins in a hospital south of Boston last summer, right around dinner time. For doctors aiming to reduce cesareans, the second baby's tricky arrival tested the limits of teamwork.

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November 24, 2018 at 07:59PM
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NPR News: Farmworkers Stayed Behind In Ventura County Despite Risks Of Fire And Smoke

Farmworkers Stayed Behind In Ventura County Despite Risks Of Fire And Smoke
Farmworkers workers in Ventura County worked through the wildfires despite the risks. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Juvenal Solano, a former farmworker and community organizer, about why workers stayed.

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November 24, 2018 at 07:52PM

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NPR News: New York's Adirondack Mountain Received Snow Earlier Than Usual

New York's Adirondack Mountain Received Snow Earlier Than Usual
Winter arrived early in New York's Adirondack Mountains. The high country is locked in snow and ice. We have a Thanksgiving week postcard from a trek to the summit of Algonquin Mountain.

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November 24, 2018 at 07:52PM

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NPR News: New Climate Change Report Places Blame On Human Actions For Natural Disasters

New Climate Change Report Places Blame On Human Actions For Natural Disasters
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Katherine Hayhoe of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University about a new report showing that recent extreme natural events are due to climate change.

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November 24, 2018 at 07:52PM

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NPR News: Camp Fire In Northern California Almost Entirely Contained

Camp Fire In Northern California Almost Entirely Contained
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with California Fire Chief Ken Pimlott about the cost and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the wildfires.

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Environment
November 24, 2018 at 07:52PM

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NPR News: Twin's Difficult Birth Put A Project Designed To Reduce C-Sections To The Test

Twin's Difficult Birth Put A Project Designed To Reduce C-Sections To The Test
A woman had twins in a hospital south of Boston last summer, right around dinner time. For doctors aiming to reduce cesareans, the second baby's tricky arrival tested the limits of teamwork.

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November 24, 2018 at 07:59PM

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NPR News: The Story Behind The Worst Measles Outbreak In The European Union

The Story Behind The Worst Measles Outbreak In The European Union
Europe is experiencing a record outbreak of measles, a disease that's been vaccine-preventable since 1963. And in the EU, Romania is ground zero.

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November 24, 2018 at 07:52PM
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NPR News: Opinion: Remembering A Victim of the Mercy Hospital Shooting

Opinion: Remembering A Victim of the Mercy Hospital Shooting
A gunman shot and killed three people at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago this past week. NPR's Scott Simon remembers and honors one of the victims, Tamara O'Neal.

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November 24, 2018 at 07:52PM

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NPR News: Unseen Forces Menace 'The Houseguest'

Unseen Forces Menace 'The Houseguest'
Amparo Dávila is often described as Mexico's answer to Shirley Jackson, and The Houseguest -- her first collection to be translated into English --radiates a sense of unease and calamity.

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NPR News: Understanding The Impacts Of Climate Change

Understanding The Impacts Of Climate Change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to climate scientist Brenda Ekwurzel about the National Climate Assessment released on Friday and whether the impacts of climate change being felt already are reversible.

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Environment
November 24, 2018 at 04:03AM

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NPR News: Meow Wolf: From DIY Art Collective To Moneymaking Company

Meow Wolf: From DIY Art Collective To Moneymaking Company
The art and entertainment company Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, N.M., has had startling success in the past two years. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with CEO and co-founder Vince Kadlubek about the transition from artist collective to multimillion dollar company.

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NPR News: Royal Intrigue Fuels Eccentric Comedy Of Manners, 'The Favourite'

Royal Intrigue Fuels Eccentric Comedy Of Manners, 'The Favourite'
Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos finds both pathos and dark comedy in the machinations surrounding England's Queen Anne in his period dramedy The Favourite.

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NPR News: Mind The Junk Food: London To Ban Ads For Unhealthy Eats On Public Transportation

Mind The Junk Food: London To Ban Ads For Unhealthy Eats On Public Transportation
In February, the city will ban advertising for food and drinks high in salt, sugar and fat in all of London's public transportation network. It is part of a plan to curtail rising childhood obesity.

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November 24, 2018 at 03:13AM
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A Trio of Short Fictions Inspired by Robert Mapplethorpe Photographs


Michael Cunningham, Elif Batuman and Hilton Als respond to some of the artist’s most iconic pictures ahead of an exhibition of his work at the Guggenheim.
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Three Woolly Creatures Beloved by an Italian Fashion Brand


Loro Piana makes some of the softest textiles in the world, with help from a menagerie of sheep, goats and vicuñas.
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Multitasking Tinted Balms for the Makeup Averse


Sheer, lightweight and easy to apply, the latest all-in-one salves offer a more polished alternative to the no-makeup look.
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NPR News: Many Who Buy ACA Health Plans For 2019 Find Lower Prices And More Choice

Many Who Buy ACA Health Plans For 2019 Find Lower Prices And More Choice
After years of price hikes, the cost of the average Affordable Care Act policy is dropping across the U.S. Competition among insurers has increased as the political uncertainty starts to settle down.

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November 23, 2018 at 04:53PM

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NPR News: After Struggles, North Dakota Grows Into Its Ongoing Oil Boom

After Struggles, North Dakota Grows Into Its Ongoing Oil Boom
The U.S. recently became the world's biggest producer of crude oil. The ongoing oil boom has transformed Great Plains towns like Watford City, North Dakota.

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November 23, 2018 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: The U.K. Economy Is Growing — But Its Energy Use Is Shrinking

The U.K. Economy Is Growing — But Its Energy Use Is Shrinking
The United Kingdom's total energy use has dropped 10 percent since 2002, unlike other EU countries. It's a quiet victory in the fight against climate change. It's also a bit mysterious.

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November 23, 2018 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: What Rain Means For The Wildfires In Northern California

What Rain Means For The Wildfires In Northern California
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with retired Fire Capt. Jim Mackensen, a Butte County public information officer, about how the rains hitting Northern California will affect containment and recovery efforts.

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Environment
November 23, 2018 at 04:28AM

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NPR News: Ruston Kelly On World Cafe

Ruston Kelly On World Cafe
Kelly's been to the brink and back. You can hear that journey in the moving songs that make up his latest album, Dying Star.

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November 23, 2018 at 12:29AM
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NPR News: 'Hardly Children' Is Restless And Strange — Just Like Humanity

'Hardly Children' Is Restless And Strange — Just Like Humanity
The spare, slightly creepy off-white cover of Laura Adamczyk's debut collection is perfect for the uncomfortable stories within it, works that examine family, childhood, adulthood, gender and race.

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As Pastry Chefs Decline in Ranks, a Revolution in Cakes and Pies


They’re arguing for their place at top restaurants by imbuing classic desserts with new forms, ingredients and undeniable originality.
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NPR News: 'Thank You, America': A Crowdsourced Holiday Poem That's A Blessing To Read

'Thank You, America': A Crowdsourced Holiday Poem That's A Blessing To Read
NPR recently wanted to know: What about America are you most thankful for? Our audience answered, and writer Kwame Alexander crafted an epic poem of celebration and gratitude from the replies.

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NPR News: How Insurers Are Profiting Off Patients With Sleep Apnea

How Insurers Are Profiting Off Patients With Sleep Apnea
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen about an investigation detailing how health insurers pass the high costs for sleep apnea breathing machines onto patients.

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November 22, 2018 at 05:33AM

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NPR News: What's The Responsibility Of Doctors When It Comes To Yemen?

What's The Responsibility Of Doctors When It Comes To Yemen?
A commentary in the New England Journal of Medicine issues a call for the medical community around the world.

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November 22, 2018 at 05:55AM
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NPR News: Maine Lobstermen Forced To Diversify Their Work As Coastal Waters Warm

Maine Lobstermen Forced To Diversify Their Work As Coastal Waters Warm
Maine's coastal waters are warming quickly. Lobster may not be abundant forever so fishermen are finding new ways to make a living on the water.

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November 22, 2018 at 05:49AM

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NPR News: 'Green Book' Offers By-The-Book Uplift

'Green Book' Offers By-The-Book Uplift
Peter Farrelly's tale of a black musician chauffeured through the Deep South of the 1960s by a white driver is "a well-meaning but glib and shallow ode to interracial healing."

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NPR News: 'Creed II' Isn't In The Same Weight Class As 'Creed,' But It's Got Heart

'Creed II' Isn't In The Same Weight Class As 'Creed,' But It's Got Heart
The sequel to 2015's winning overhaul of the venerable Rocky franchise is "is a more listless and ordinary film than Creed by any measure, but still a rewarding one."

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NPR News: Probiotics Found To Be Ineffective For Easing Symptoms Of Kids' Stomach Bugs

Probiotics Found To Be Ineffective For Easing Symptoms Of Kids' Stomach Bugs
Giving probiotics to children with gastroenteritis didn't help reduce diarrhea and vomiting, according to the findings of two clinical trials designed to test the popular products.

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November 22, 2018 at 05:00AM
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NPR News: 'You Better Own This': How Rami Malek Came To Embody Freddie Mercury

'You Better Own This': How Rami Malek Came To Embody Freddie Mercury
Malek sang at the top of his lungs while playing Queen's iconic lead singer in the new biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Still, he says, "No one can sing like Freddie Mercury."

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NPR News: 'Heirs Of The Founders' Looks At Efforts To Stave Off Civil War

'Heirs Of The Founders' Looks At Efforts To Stave Off Civil War
H.W. Brands brings to life a transitional era of American politics when the scope and power of the federal government was unknown, as were the boundaries of the United States.

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NPR News: Kacey Musgraves Finds Freedom During Her 'Golden Hour'

Kacey Musgraves Finds Freedom During Her 'Golden Hour'
The country rule breaker reflects on learning to let go and releasing latest album Golden Hour.

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November 21, 2018 at 09:30PM
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NPR News: Toxic Masculinity Is The Bad Guy In 'Ralph Breaks The Internet'

Toxic Masculinity Is The Bad Guy In 'Ralph Breaks The Internet'
The sequel to Wreck-it Ralph is awash with jokes about cross-promotion, brand extension, comments sections and Disney cliches; it feels like the way we live now — with more heart.

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The Comforting Appeal of Herbs


In bouquets and on the plate, the workhorses of the kitchen reclaim their mystical powers.
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Women Land Artists Get Their Day in the Museum


Decades after the movement flourished, its female practitioners are at long last being recognized.
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NPR News: 'Extinction' Digs Up Buried Memories and Unacknowledged History

'Extinction' Digs Up Buried Memories and Unacknowledged History
The title Josephine Wilson's new novel refers to its protagonist, an elderly man who feels useless, extinct — and whose journey is to find the means for growth and change within himself.

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NPR News: An Artist Looks Back — Way Back — In 'I Am Young'

An Artist Looks Back — Way Back — In 'I Am Young'
M. Dean's psychedelic collection of graphic short stories chronicles how music affects the lives of a group of young people in the 1960s and '70s, with masterfully nostalgia-invoking illustrations.

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NPR News: Climate Change Slows Oil Company Plan To Drill In The Arctic

Climate Change Slows Oil Company Plan To Drill In The Arctic
Development of the first oil production facility in federal Arctic waters will take longer than planned. That's because warming temperatures are melting the sea ice needed to build it.

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November 21, 2018 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: What Will Persuade Rice Farmers In Punjab To Stop Setting Fires In Their Fields?

What Will Persuade Rice Farmers In Punjab To Stop Setting Fires In Their Fields?
Each fall, Indian farmers burn the stubble of rice plants — a fast way to clear fields. But the smoke adds to India's awful air pollution.

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November 21, 2018 at 04:59PM

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NPR News: California Camp Fire Death Toll Reaches 81, Says Fire Authorities

California Camp Fire Death Toll Reaches 81, Says Fire Authorities
A forecast of rain on Wednesday will aid containment efforts, but may also hamper the search for human remains.

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November 21, 2018 at 10:48AM

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NPR News: Urban Historian Mike Davis Says Building In Malibu Will Never Be A Good Idea

Urban Historian Mike Davis Says Building In Malibu Will Never Be A Good Idea
The Woolsey Fire is not the first in Malibu, nor is it the first time residents have planned to rebuild. Urban historian Mike Davis tells NPR's Audie Cornish that maybe, it's better to let it burn.

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November 21, 2018 at 04:47AM

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In Praise of Whimsical English Design


Riotous printed wallpapers and porcelain animals aren’t for everyone. But the British tradition of fanciful décor is as influential as ever.
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NPR News: Chickenpox Outbreak Hits N.C. Private School With Low Vaccination Rates

Chickenpox Outbreak Hits N.C. Private School With Low Vaccination Rates
Three dozen students have been infected at Asheville Waldorf School – which has among the very highest rates of parents claiming religious exemption from state vaccine requirements.

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NPR News: Advocates Fight 'Culture of Secrecy' In Post-Hurricane Puerto Rico

Advocates Fight 'Culture of Secrecy' In Post-Hurricane Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's governor pledged to run a transparent recovery process. But as billions of dollars are on its way, many say there are indications that transparency may not be a top priority.

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November 21, 2018 at 02:29AM

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NPR News: 'It Looked Impossible': New Film Follows Free Climbers Up The 'Dawn Wall'

'It Looked Impossible': New Film Follows Free Climbers Up The 'Dawn Wall'
Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson were the first to free climb to the top of the southeastern face of Yosemite's El Capitan. "It's as sheer and as vertical as the side of a skyscraper," Jorgeson says.

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NPR News: Sumptuous And Gloriously Alive, 'The Favourite' Is The Best Costume Drama In Ages

Sumptuous And Gloriously Alive, 'The Favourite' Is The Best Costume Drama In Ages
Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz vie for the favor an ailing Queen Anne in a new comedy-drama set in the 18th century. Justin Chang says it's director Yorgos Lanthimos' most "emotionally resonant work."

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NPR News: Women Fall For Mr. Wrong In Crime Dramas 'Dirty John' And 'Escape From Dannemora'

Women Fall For Mr. Wrong In Crime Dramas 'Dirty John' And 'Escape From Dannemora'
John Powers reviews two new series based on true crime stories. Dannemora dramatizes the story of a 2015 prison break. Dirty John follows the delusions and dangers of a woman falling for a conman.

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NPR News: How Do Wishes Granted To Very Sick Kids Affect Their Health?

How Do Wishes Granted To Very Sick Kids Affect Their Health?
Although researchers acknowledge many factors could be at play, a recent study suggests that seriously ill children who had once-in-a-lifetime wishes fulfilled also incurred lower health care costs.

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November 20, 2018 at 11:53PM
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NPR News: One Tiny Owl: Otherworldly Photos From California's Woolsey Fire

One Tiny Owl: Otherworldly Photos From California's Woolsey Fire
The Los Angeles Times' Wally Skalij discusses how he made the often surreal images, and how covering wars in Iraq and Kosovo prepared him to cover mass shootings and other tragedies in the U.S.

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November 21, 2018 at 12:14AM

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NPR News: Teachers, What's Your Most Memorable Gift From A Student?

Teachers, What's Your Most Memorable Gift From A Student?
NPR Ed wants to know about the student gifts that still stand out among the cookies and cards of past holiday seasons.

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NPR News: How Do Wishes Granted To Very Sick Kids Affect Their Health?

How Do Wishes Granted To Very Sick Kids Affect Their Health?
Although researchers acknowledge many factors could be at play, a recent study suggests that seriously ill children who had once-in-a-lifetime wishes fulfilled also incurred lower health care costs.

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November 20, 2018 at 11:53PM

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In Fashion: Bygone Holiday Glamour With a Modern Twist


Feathers, pearls and lace conjure a vision of party girls past.
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Rufus Wainwright and Ivo van Hove Talk Politics, Coming Out and Boarding School


Two creative people in two different fields in one wide-ranging conversation. This time: the singer and the director.
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NPR News: Turkey And Tamales: People Of Color Share Their Multicultural Thanksgivings

Turkey And Tamales: People Of Color Share Their Multicultural Thanksgivings
For many immigrant families, Thanksgiving is a time to take part in an American tradition, but it's also a great excuse to gather and eat the foods of their culture with friends and family.

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NPR News: 'Che' Graphic Biography Explores The Myths And Truths Of The Legend

'Che' Graphic Biography Explores The Myths And Truths Of The Legend
While José Hernández and Jon Lee Anderson struggle continually to balance nuanced truth with cartoony distillation, Che remains a remarkable accomplishment.

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NPR News: 'Little Dancer' Brings Us To See The Person Behind The Famous Degas Sculpture

'Little Dancer' Brings Us To See The Person Behind The Famous Degas Sculpture
Degas's sculpture "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" is known the world over. But who is that young lady he depicts? Camille Laurens aims to find out — and realizes something about herself in the process.

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NPR News: National Park Service Assesses Loss On Federal Lands Burned By Woolsey Fire

National Park Service Assesses Loss On Federal Lands Burned By Woolsey Fire
More than 80 percent of federal lands in the Santa Monica Mountains burned in the Woolsey Fire. National Park Service biologists are looking at what was lost and determining what may come back.

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November 20, 2018 at 04:28AM

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NPR News: What Policymakers Are Trying To Do About Wildfires As They Become More Destructive

What Policymakers Are Trying To Do About Wildfires As They Become More Destructive
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Stanford University Professor Michael Wara about the impact of climate change on wildfires and possible legislation in California aimed at lessening the fires' impact.

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November 20, 2018 at 04:28AM

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NPR News: Rhode Island Prisons Push To Get Inmates The Best Treatment For Opioid Addiction

Rhode Island Prisons Push To Get Inmates The Best Treatment For Opioid Addiction
The state has started to reduce overdose deaths by offering counseling and medication for opioid addiction in prison. Research finds the treatment helps inmates avoid relapse after release.

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November 20, 2018 at 02:13AM

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Two Pioneering Artists Discuss Motherhood and Machismo


Phyllida Barlow and Anna Maria Maiolino, who have both received full recognition for their work late in life, sit down for a conversation about their careers.
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