Thứ Hai, 31 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: YouTube's 2018 Global Hits: From Obama's Dancing Step-Grandma To A Beat Beyonce Loves

YouTube's 2018 Global Hits: From Obama's Dancing Step-Grandma To A Beat Beyonce Loves
The most popular videos around the global include silly human tricks, stark crime re-creations, cheery revenge songs ... and the inevitable dancing politician.

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NPR News: Channeling The Pain Of Depression Into Photography, And Finding You Are Not Alone

Channeling The Pain Of Depression Into Photography, And Finding You Are Not Alone
Tara Wray's book Too Tired for Sunshine is a collection of images she made while struggling with depression. The work struck a chord with others, who are now sharing their images in an online project.

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NPR News: A Menstruation Movie Is On The Short List For An Oscar Nomination

A Menstruation Movie Is On The Short List For An Oscar Nomination
It all started when a guy wanted to create a better sanitary pad for his wife. And now there's a new documentary about the impact of his work.

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NPR News: Opioid Makers Face Wave of Lawsuits in 2019

Opioid Makers Face Wave of Lawsuits in 2019
Opioid manufacturers and distributors will be defending themselves against cases brought by thousands of communities around the country.

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December 31, 2018 at 07:00PM

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NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.

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December 31, 2018 at 05:04PM
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NPR News: When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive

When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive
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Adorable babies and cute puppies can make us happy. But researchers say their cuteness can be so overwhelming that it unleashes some ugly thoughts.

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December 31, 2018 at 05:02PM
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NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways

How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.

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December 31, 2018 at 05:04PM

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NPR News: When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive

When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive
Adorable babies and cute puppies can make us happy. But researchers say their cuteness can be so overwhelming that it unleashes some ugly thoughts.

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December 31, 2018 at 05:02PM

Chủ Nhật, 30 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: Affordable Care Act Can Stay In Effect While Under Appeal, Judge Says

Affordable Care Act Can Stay In Effect While Under Appeal, Judge Says
The federal judge in Texas issued a stay on the health care law more than two weeks after ruling it unconstitutional due to a recent elimination of a tax penalty on uninsured people.

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December 31, 2018 at 12:56PM

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NPR News: House Democrats Form New 'Climate Crisis' Committee

House Democrats Form New 'Climate Crisis' Committee
This past week Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi announced a new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Rep. Kathy Castor who will head up the committee in the new congress.

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Environment
December 31, 2018 at 05:32AM

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NPR News: 'The Winters' Is A Modern Update Of 1938 Best-Seller 'Rebecca'

'The Winters' Is A Modern Update Of 1938 Best-Seller 'Rebecca'
"The Winters" is Lisa Gabriele's modern update of the 1938 novel "Rebecca."

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NPR News: Here Are Martha Stewart's Tips For Hosting A Terrific New Year's Eve

Here Are Martha Stewart's Tips For Hosting A Terrific New Year's Eve
Ice balls melt slowly and impress everyone. Provide toothbrushes and bathrobes for overnight guests. And if your budget is tight, mac and cheese and a bottle of good wine can go a very long way.

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Thứ Bảy, 29 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: You Can Eat Like Johnny Cash — Thanks To A Cookbook From Country Music's First Family

You Can Eat Like Johnny Cash — Thanks To A Cookbook From Country Music's First Family
The son of country music legends Johnny Cash and June Carter has compiled a book of Southern recipes handed down in his family through the years.

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NPR News: Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season

Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season
The sighting is a glimmer of hope for a species that has seen a hard few years: 19 right whales died in 2017 and 2018, and not a single North American right whale calf was seen last season.

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Environment
December 30, 2018 at 04:51AM

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NPR News: Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert

Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert
U.S. Geological Survey says it was of a 7.0 magnitude. No casualties have been reported. On Dec. 22, a tsunami, likely caused by the volcano Anak Krakatau, hit Indonesia and killed about 430 people.

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December 30, 2018 at 12:15AM

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NPR News: Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time

Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time
NPR's Debbie Elliot speaks with Jordan Shapiro about his new book, "The New Childhood," which explains how children should engage with the digital technology around them.

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December 29, 2018 at 08:04PM
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NPR News: How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018

How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Bloomberg energy reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about the Trump administration's moves to weaken environmental regulations this past year.

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December 29, 2018 at 08:04PM

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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM

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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
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Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: The Monkees Tried To Cut Their Strings With 'Head'

The Monkees Tried To Cut Their Strings With 'Head'
Hey, hey, they were the Monkees, and by 1968 they were sick and tired of their manufactured boy-band image, so they took a sledgehammer to it in the surreal, angry, stream-of-consciousness Head.

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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.

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December 29, 2018 at 07:00PM

NPR News: Heavy Rotation: Songs Public Radio Couldn't Stop Playing In 2018

Heavy Rotation: Songs Public Radio Couldn't Stop Playing In 2018
Heavy Rotation has been your guide to the best music on public radio all year long. Now we look back on the top track from each month in 2018.

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December 29, 2018 at 06:00PM
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Thứ Sáu, 28 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: Amos Oz Dies At 79; Hailed As 'Glory' Of Israel's Writers

Amos Oz Dies At 79; Hailed As 'Glory' Of Israel's Writers
The novelist and peace advocate died Friday. He once called the language in which he wrote, modern Hebrew, his "musical instrument" and compared it to "an erupting lava, an earthquake in action."

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NPR News: 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Makes You Choose Your Own Adventure

'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Makes You Choose Your Own Adventure
Netflix premiered its first interactive film for adults on Friday — one where you make choices on-screen to decide what happens next. It tells the story of a programmer trapped with his game.

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NPR News: Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'

Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants, but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.

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December 29, 2018 at 02:13AM

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NPR News: The Health Of The World In 2018, By The Numbers

The Health Of The World In 2018, By The Numbers
There is cause for optimism — and for despair. One statistic is so distressing that the Red Cross calls it "a hideous milestone for the 21st century."

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December 29, 2018 at 02:04AM
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NPR News: Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice

Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice
After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.

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Environment
December 28, 2018 at 05:00PM

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The South Asian Artists Making Their Mark on the Western Scene


Women from India, Pakistan and beyond are finally gaining recognition thanks to a spate of recent and coming museum shows.
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NPR News: Americans Are Optimistic About The Future — Just Don't Ask About Politics

Americans Are Optimistic About The Future — Just Don't Ask About Politics
A substantial share of Americans are feeling hopeful about the new year, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. And some of us, especially young people, plan to make resolutions.

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T’s Most Thrilling Long Reads From 2018


A profile of Solange, an hour-by-hour chronicle of New York in the early ’80s, a look at Michigan as a hotbed of Modernist architecture — and more.
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NPR News: Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice

Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice
After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.

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December 28, 2018 at 05:00PM

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Thứ Năm, 27 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: Smithsonian And National Zoo To Close After New Year's Day In Government Shutdown

Smithsonian And National Zoo To Close After New Year's Day In Government Shutdown
"There's no getting around it," Linda St. Thomas, chief spokeswoman for the Smithsonian. About two-thirds of the institution's staff are federal employees and will be furloughed effective Jan. 2.

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NPR News: 'WSJ' Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited

'WSJ' Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Stephanie Armour about her investigation of how many psychiatric hospitals with troubling safety records continue to receive accreditation.

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December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM

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NPR News: 2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)

2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)
2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.

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December 28, 2018 at 05:24AM

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NPR News: Colorado Governor-Elect Pushes For 100 Percent Renewable Energy

Colorado Governor-Elect Pushes For 100 Percent Renewable Energy
Colorado's incoming governor Jared Polis is among a number of state Democratic leaders pledging more action on climate as the Trump administration pulls back.

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December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM

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NPR News: 'Stan And Ollie' Traces 2 Legends Working Hard Past Their Prime

'Stan And Ollie' Traces 2 Legends Working Hard Past Their Prime
Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly star as Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in a film that struggles to keep its energy up as it follows the decline of two great film comedians.

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NPR News: Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps

Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps
Medical fundraisers account for 1 in 3 of the website's campaigns and bring in more money than any other GoFundMe category. Americans' confidence they can afford health care is slipping, some say.

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December 28, 2018 at 04:29AM

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NPR News: The Fierce Female Characters Of Film In 2018

The Fierce Female Characters Of Film In 2018
This year, movies where women starred had Hollywood muscle behind them. So do this year's heroines — conceived before #MeToo, but landing in the moment — mark a change for the industry?

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NPR News: Director Bo Burnham On Growing Up With Anxiety — And An Audience

Director Bo Burnham On Growing Up With Anxiety — And An Audience
The former YouTube star says he wanted his film, Eighth Grade, to take an "emotional inventory" of what today's adolescents are experiencing. Originally broadcast July 18, 2018.

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NPR News: Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes

Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.

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December 28, 2018 at 12:18AM

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Brand to Know: A Skin-Care Line by a Cellular Biologist


Wendy Ouriel, the founder of the organic beauty brand Oumere, developed her first product while studying black widow spiders.
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T’s Most Instagram-Worthy Spaces


We’ve rounded up our favorite rooms, including a shell-covered grotto and a fluorescent yellow kitchen with an enormous light fixture.
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The Most Instagrammable Rooms of the Year


T’s recurring Instagram series Room of the Day highlights the singular spaces we’ve stumbled across — either in our own design stories or elsewhere.
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NPR News: Examining The Link Between Climate And Weather

Examining The Link Between Climate And Weather
2018 was a year when scientists ratcheted up their warnings about the effects of a warming climate on weather. And the weather itself showed that scientists' predictions are getting better.

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December 27, 2018 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: 50 Wonderful Things From 2018

50 Wonderful Things From 2018
One pop culture critic takes some time to run down not 10, not 20, but 50 wonderful things from movies, TV and more in 2018.

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NPR News: Chef Dominique Crenn: 'Everything I Do Could Have ... Impact' For Other Women

Chef Dominique Crenn: 'Everything I Do Could Have ... Impact' For Other Women
In a restaurant world dominated by men, Crenn recently became the first female chef in the U.S. awarded three Michelin stars. It's "showing young girls you can achieve a lot in your life," she says.

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NPR News: Tell-Alls, Dramatic Warnings And The Obamas Lead Political Books Of 2018

Tell-Alls, Dramatic Warnings And The Obamas Lead Political Books Of 2018
This year brought memoirs from several former Trump administration officials, investigations by journalists reporting on Trump's White House — and a look-back from former first lady Michelle Obama.

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Thứ Tư, 26 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again

Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again
The mountain erupted two days ago, triggering 1,000 mostly small tremors. At least ten people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged in Wednesday's quake.

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Environment
December 27, 2018 at 05:37AM

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NPR News: At The End Of The Year, N.K. Jemisin Ponders The End Of The World

At The End Of The Year, N.K. Jemisin Ponders The End Of The World
Jemisin is the only author to win three Hugo Awards in a row — for her Broken Earth trilogy, which begins with an apocalypse. She says she likes to explore what apocalypses mean for different people.

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NPR News: Executives In Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Deserve 5-Year Prison Terms, Prosecutors Say

Executives In Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Deserve 5-Year Prison Terms, Prosecutors Say
Japanese prosecutors say three top TEPCO executives didn't do enough to protect the nuclear plant, despite being told in 2002 that the Fukushima facility was vulnerable to a tsunami.

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December 26, 2018 at 11:50PM

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NPR News: There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map

There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map
As drought has deepened across the West, much attention is paid to a colorful map that shows the hardest hit areas. The scientists who update the map each week face enormous pressure to get it right.

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Environment
December 26, 2018 at 10:00PM

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Make T Something | Livia Cetti


The floral artist accepts T’s challenge to create an object in less than an hour with only a few select items.
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Watch This Artist Turn a Copy of The New York Times Into a Giant Flower


For the latest installment of Make T Something, Livia Cetti creates an exotic oversize bloom in under an hour.
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9 Brands We Discovered (and Loved) in 2018


From grandfather-inspired men’s wear to good old ’80s working girl attire, these emerging labels caught our eye this year.
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NPR News: Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice

Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission, which put a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s. Japan will allow commercial hunts for the first time in 30 years next July.

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December 26, 2018 at 08:41PM

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NPR News: Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor

Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor
Chefs are turning to Fresh Impact Farms, located in an unassuming strip mall outside of Washington, D.C., when they want edible flowers, herbs, and greens that do more than just make a pretty plate.

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NPR News: Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor

Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor
Chefs are turning to Fresh Impact Farms, located in an unassuming strip mall outside of Washington, D.C., when they want edible flowers, herbs, and greens that do more than just make a pretty plate.

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December 26, 2018 at 08:02PM

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NPR News: Insured, But Indebted: Couple Works 5 Jobs To Pay Off Medical Bills

Insured, But Indebted: Couple Works 5 Jobs To Pay Off Medical Bills
Even after buying employer-provided health insurance, an Arizona couple incurred a mountain of medical debt since a new baby was born.

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December 26, 2018 at 06:00PM

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Thứ Ba, 25 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: 'On The Basis Of Sex' And 'Vice': 2 Biopics — 1 Bathed In Light, 1 Steeped In Shadow

'On The Basis Of Sex' And 'Vice': 2 Biopics — 1 Bathed In Light, 1 Steeped In Shadow
What's your preference: hagiography or demonization? A biopic about Ruth Bader Ginsburg is blandly positive, while another about Dick Cheney offers an extended, if entertaining, screed.

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NPR News: Straining For Grit And Settling For Grim, 'Destroyer' Doesn't Deliver

Straining For Grit And Settling For Grim, 'Destroyer' Doesn't Deliver
Director Karyn Kusama has a history of films where women fight back. But Destroyer, despite its transformation of Nicole Kidman, fails to develop a compelling story to support that transformation.

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NPR News: 'A Christmas Carol' Offers Critique Of What Was Then A New Social Science: Economics

'A Christmas Carol' Offers Critique Of What Was Then A New Social Science: Economics
At the time Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol, a new social science was just taking root: economics. Dickens did not like it. NPR visits a high school performance of the play to understand the economic commentary laced throughout this holiday classic.

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T’s Best Destinations of 2018


From a sun-washed Mediterranean island to the mountains of Peru, the year’s most enchanting places.
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The 12 Most Beguiling Places T Visited This Year


The most romantic — and, in some cases, remarkably remote — destinations featured in our pages in 2018.
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NPR News: Spend Your Christmas With PJ Morton

Spend Your Christmas With PJ Morton
Hear a live performance from the NOLA musician, adding a little bounce to your holiday entertainment.

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December 25, 2018 at 10:00PM
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NPR News: How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors

How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors
In late December, medical interns are halfway through their first year of hands-on work with patients. The holiday season marks a special challenge as these doctors take on more responsibility.

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December 25, 2018 at 08:02PM

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NPR News: Old 97's Show Love For The Holidays

Old 97's Show Love For The Holidays
The band performs songs from its first album of holiday songs, including one inspired by the Ramones.

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December 25, 2018 at 08:02PM
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NPR News: What Gifts Are The Best? Social Science Researchers Investigate

What Gifts Are The Best? Social Science Researchers Investigate
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A study shows gift-givers and gift-recipients differ on ideas about best gifts. Whereas recipients prefer sentimental gifts, gift-givers tend to opt for presents that match the recipient's interests.

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December 25, 2018 at 04:58PM
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NPR News: A Policy Knot Leaves Oklahomans From Marshall Islands Struggling To Get Health Care

A Policy Knot Leaves Oklahomans From Marshall Islands Struggling To Get Health Care
Their former homeland was a U.S. testing site for nuclear bombs, but they can't get Medicare or Medicaid in Oklahoma. A resident of Enid, Okla., who was born in the islands is trying to change that.

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December 25, 2018 at 04:56PM

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NPR News: What Gifts Are The Best? Social Science Researchers Investigate

What Gifts Are The Best? Social Science Researchers Investigate
A study shows gift-givers and gift-recipients differ on ideas about best gifts. Whereas recipients prefer sentimental gifts, gift-givers tend to opt for presents that match the recipient's interests.

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December 25, 2018 at 04:58PM

NPR News: After Other Options Fail, A Family Tries Medical Marijuana For Son With Autism

After Other Options Fail, A Family Tries Medical Marijuana For Son With Autism
Rhode Island is among a growing number of states allowing children with autism to be treated with medical marijuana. The benefits are unproved and the full extent of the risks are unknown.

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December 25, 2018 at 04:54PM
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NPR News: A New Twist On The 'Santaland Diaries' Tradition

A New Twist On The 'Santaland Diaries' Tradition
David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries" is an NPR tradition. This year, we asked you to describe your imaginary shift as a Santaland elf. Responses ranged from heartwarming to devilish.

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NPR News: How Houses Themselves Become Fuel For Wildfires

How Houses Themselves Become Fuel For Wildfires
Wildfires destroyed thousands of homes across California this year. Fire scientists are discovering that most homes burn down from blowing embers, sometimes long after the the fire has passed.

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December 25, 2018 at 04:06AM

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‘Destroyer’ Review: A Very Good Nicole Kidman Plays a Very Bad Woman



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‘Destroyer’ Review: A Very Good Nicole Kidman Plays a Very Bad Woman
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NPR News: As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees

As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees
About 40 percent of the Food and Drug Administration employees will go on unpaid leave starting Wednesday. The remaining staffers will respond to emergencies and continue work funded by user fees.

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December 25, 2018 at 03:44AM

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NPR News: I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question.

I Gave A Spur-Of-The-Moment Christmas Gift — And Asked Myself A Hard Question.
I had gone home to rural Zimbabwe for the holiday. In the village shop, two skinny young boys came in to buy cooking oil and bread. They hoped to use any leftover change to buy treats.

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December 25, 2018 at 02:39AM
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NPR News: Aaron Sorkin Brings 'To Kill A Mockingbird' To The Broadway Stage

Aaron Sorkin Brings 'To Kill A Mockingbird' To The Broadway Stage
Harper Lee's 1960 novel is now a Broadway play, but not after lawsuits and pushback from the writer's estate. In the play, Atticus Finch looks and sounds a little different than he did in the book.

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NPR News: How Rodgers And Hammerstein Revolutionized Broadway

How Rodgers And Hammerstein Revolutionized Broadway
Todd Purdum's book, Something Wonderful, is about the creative partnership and strained personal relationship behind hit shows like Carousel and The Sound of Music. Originally broadcast April 9, 2018.

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NPR News: Rescue Efforts Underway After Tsunami Hit Indonesia Without Warning

Rescue Efforts Underway After Tsunami Hit Indonesia Without Warning
Warning systems failed to alert residents of danger when volcanic activity triggered a tsunami on Saturday. Hundreds died, and more than 11,000 people have been displaced on Java and Sumatra islands.

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December 24, 2018 at 10:44PM

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NPR News: JD McPherson Has The Ugly Sweater Blues

JD McPherson Has The Ugly Sweater Blues
McPherson performs songs from Socks, a holiday album that is equal parts earnest, loving and irreverent.

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December 24, 2018 at 08:02PM
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NPR News: Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain

Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain
A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.

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December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM

13 Stories That Helped Us See Art Differently


From profiles of Carrie Mae Weems and Bruce Nauman to a look at how artists pay their rent, some of our favorite pieces from 2018.
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NPR News: LA Is Grim, And Nicole Kidman Is Grizzled, In 'Destroyer'

LA Is Grim, And Nicole Kidman Is Grizzled, In 'Destroyer'
An LAPD detective with a murky past appears in every scene of Karyn Kusama's new drama. Light and dark, male and female, hero and antihero, it's a thriller that plays with the conventions of noir.

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NPR News: Book 'Without Borders' By 80+ Artists Lets Kids Color Outside The Lines

Book 'Without Borders' By 80+ Artists Lets Kids Color Outside The Lines
Children are invited to use their imaginations to fill in the blanks in Coloring Without Borders. The bilingual book was created to help immigrant families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain

Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain
Research News
A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.

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December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM

NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM

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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health

If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
Research News
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.

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December 24, 2018 at 05:01PM
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Chủ Nhật, 23 tháng 12, 2018

NPR News: This Yente Found The Perfect Match, Performing 'Fiddler' In Yiddish

This Yente Found The Perfect Match, Performing 'Fiddler' In Yiddish
Jackie Hoffman grew up speaking what her mother called "kitchen Yiddish" — a few words here and there. Now, she's dusting off the mameloshn (mother tongue) for a production of the 1964 musical.

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NPR News: Is Santa Real? A Doubting Brother And The Gift Of A Mother's Voice

Is Santa Real? A Doubting Brother And The Gift Of A Mother's Voice
As a kid, NPR editor Bruce Auster loved to record his family talking. A snippet of tape captured by chance on a long-ago December night marked a moment before cancer changed everything for his family.

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NPR News: Santa Tracker Unaffected By Government Shutdown, NORAD Says

Santa Tracker Unaffected By Government Shutdown, NORAD Says
Despite gridlock in Washington, D.C., more than 1500 military personnel and volunteers at a Colorado air force base will be hard at work Christmas Eve, tracking Santa and answering children's calls.

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NPR News: Sorrel: The Ruby-Red Caribbean Christmas Drink Flavored With Black History

Sorrel: The Ruby-Red Caribbean Christmas Drink Flavored With Black History
This festive punch, made from hibiscus, is the taste of the holidays throughout the islands. It is also a close cousin to African-American "red drink," described as "liquid soul."

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NPR News: Photos Day Or Night: How One Photographer Documented The Segregated South

Photos Day Or Night: How One Photographer Documented The Segregated South
Evident in the new book, "Photos Day or Night: The Archive of Hugh Mangum," is a playfulness that was unlike the work of any other photographer from the turn of the 20th century.

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NPR News: How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive

How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive
Hospitals are now financially rewarded by insurers for safety and efficacy — which often results in patients spending less time as inpatients.

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December 23, 2018 at 07:00PM

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NPR News: A World Cafe Holiday: Sharon Jones, Jack Johnson, Betty Wright And More

A World Cafe Holiday: Sharon Jones, Jack Johnson, Betty Wright And More
This special edition of World Cafe features holiday performances from Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Jack Johnson, The Polyphonic Spree and more.

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December 23, 2018 at 12:39AM
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NPR News: Not My Job: We Quiz The Beastie Boys On Yeast

Not My Job: We Quiz The Beastie Boys On Yeast
We'll ask two members of the hip-hop group the Beastie Boys — "Mike D" and "Ad-Rock" — three questions about bread-making.

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NPR News: Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch

Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch
A study found parachutes were no more effective than backpacks in preventing harm to people jumping from aircraft. The researchers' tongue-in-cheek experiment makes a deeper point about science.

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December 22, 2018 at 08:01PM

NPR News: Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch

Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch
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A study found parachutes were no more effective than backpacks in preventing harm to people jumping from aircraft. The researchers' tongue-in-cheek experiment makes a deeper point about science.

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December 22, 2018 at 08:01PM
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NPR News: The Secret Fishing Habits Of Northwoods' Wolves

The Secret Fishing Habits Of Northwoods' Wolves
Researchers in northern Minnesota have discovered that wolves have a much more varied diet than previously thought. They hunt deer, but also eat fish, beaver and blueberries.

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December 22, 2018 at 08:17PM

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NPR News: Like Moths To A Flame: Why Modern-Day Guests Always Gather In The Kitchen

Like Moths To A Flame: Why Modern-Day Guests Always Gather In The Kitchen
Holiday season is party season. Hosts decorate their homes with trees, flowers, and candles in the windows to make them cozy and festive. Yet so many parties end up in the kitchen. Why?

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NPR News: This Year, Mrs. Claus Is Coming To Town — And Not As Santa's Sidekick

This Year, Mrs. Claus Is Coming To Town — And Not As Santa's Sidekick
America's Santa industry has long been a male-dominated one. But, increasingly, Santa's better half is breaking loose.

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NPR News: Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow

Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.

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December 22, 2018 at 06:06AM

NPR News: The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number

The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number
The Mersenne prime was discovered by a computer in Ocala, Fla., on Dec. 7. Mathematicians have spent the past two weeks verifying the calculations.

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December 22, 2018 at 04:30AM

NPR News: Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow

Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
Research News
The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.

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December 22, 2018 at 06:06AM
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NPR News: The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number

The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number
Research News
The Mersenne prime was discovered by a computer in Ocala, Fla., on Dec. 7. Mathematicians have spent the past two weeks verifying the calculations.

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December 22, 2018 at 04:30AM
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10 Gifts for People Who’ve Made the News This Year


A fantasy gift guide for the people who dominated the headlines in 2018.
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NPR News: The Poet Of Minnesota, Vietnam And Mythical Men

The Poet Of Minnesota, Vietnam And Mythical Men
Robert Bly is probably best known for his controversial nonfiction book Iron John. But as a poet, he's conjured deeply resonant imagery of nature and war for 60 years, as his Collected Poems reveal.

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NPR News: Drones Deliver Vaccines On Island Nation Of Vanuatu

Drones Deliver Vaccines On Island Nation Of Vanuatu
The test program could lead to drone-delivered vaccines for children in hard-to-reach places around the globe.

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December 22, 2018 at 02:17AM
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NPR News: Venture 'Into The Spider-Verse' For An Exuberant, Visually Stunning Thrill

Venture 'Into The Spider-Verse' For An Exuberant, Visually Stunning Thrill
If you thought you'd seen enough characters in red masks and blue suits to last a lifetime, well, you ain't seen nothing yet: This new animated film puts a fresh spin on the Spider-Man saga.

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NPR News: Loudon Wainwright III Opens Up About The 'Exes & Excess' That Inform His Music

Loudon Wainwright III Opens Up About The 'Exes & Excess' That Inform His Music
Wainwright's music centers on family, and how we hurt and heal each other. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1992 and '17 about his life as a husband, father and son. His new Netflix special is Surviving Twin.

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NPR News: Tony Hawk: Puzzles, Skateboards, And Trivia

Tony Hawk: Puzzles, Skateboards, And Trivia
Pro-skateboarder Tony Hawk discusses how he fell in love with the sport, life at the top of the skating world, and his new video game. Then, he plays "This, That or The Other" against Adam Lambert.

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NPR News: Adam Lambert: Queen Of The Glamberts

Adam Lambert: Queen Of The Glamberts
American Idol alum Adam Lambert chats about his journey from singing Queen's iconic "Bohemian Rhapsody" for his audition to becoming the band's frontman.

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The Year in Flowers


A look back at all the weird and wonderful flora featured in T in 2018.
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The Wildest, Most Whimsical Flowers of the Year


From showy anthuriums to formerly unwanted common weeds, the best arrangements featured in T in 2018.
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NPR News: 10 World Cafe Quotes From 2018 That Still Resonate

10 World Cafe Quotes From 2018 That Still Resonate
Sage advice from Rosanne Cash, a very David Byrne-ian one-liner and more: These are the quotes that stuck with World Cafe host Talia Schlanger this year.

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NPR News: Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?

Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?
Lucianne Walkowicz is all for space exploration, but says we shouldn't expect Mars to save us from a damaged Earth. She warns us not to lose sight of preserving the home we already have.

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December 21, 2018 at 09:23PM

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NPR News: boygenius On World Cafe

boygenius On World Cafe
Come for the monster musicianship and harmonies, stay for the shredding and sharp commentary.

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December 21, 2018 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: An Indian Dessert, Beloved And Battled Over, Now Stars In Its Own Movie

An Indian Dessert, Beloved And Battled Over, Now Stars In Its Own Movie
Rosogolla is a classic Indian sweet, so loved that a new film tells its "bittersweet" origin story. But that story comes with its own version of a political birther controversy.

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NPR News: 'We Are Here': Questions For Comics Creator Taneka Stotts

'We Are Here': Questions For Comics Creator Taneka Stotts
Taneka Stotts is a powerhouse comics creator and editor, and a persistent voice for change in the industry. Her anthology, Elements: Fire won an Eisner Award at San Diego Comic-Con in July.

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NPR News: Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression

Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression
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Research suggests the winter blues are triggered by specialized light-sensing cells in the retina that communicate directly with brain areas involved in mood.

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December 21, 2018 at 05:03PM
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NPR News: Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression

Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression
Research suggests the winter blues are triggered by specialized light-sensing cells in the retina that communicate directly with brain areas involved in mood.

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December 21, 2018 at 05:03PM

NPR News: Short-Term Health Plans Boost Profits For Brokers And Insurers

Short-Term Health Plans Boost Profits For Brokers And Insurers
Trump administration efforts to undo Obama-era health insurance rules have helped increase sales of limited health plans that cost consumers less than traditional coverage.

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December 21, 2018 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Altria Buys 35 Percent Stake In E-Cigarette Maker Juul

Altria Buys 35 Percent Stake In E-Cigarette Maker Juul
The $12.8 billion deal gives the parent company of Philip Morris a way to hedge its bets as U.S. cigarette smoking declines. And it gives Juul a powerful partner as it faces scrutiny over teen vaping.

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December 21, 2018 at 06:18AM
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NPR News: Trump Administration Takes Next Step Toward Oil Lease Sales In Arctic Refuge

Trump Administration Takes Next Step Toward Oil Lease Sales In Arctic Refuge
The Trump administration has taken another step toward selling leases to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

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December 21, 2018 at 05:21AM

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NPR News: Polish Lovers Find Cold Comfort In The Elliptical, Frustrating 'Cold War'

Polish Lovers Find Cold Comfort In The Elliptical, Frustrating 'Cold War'
Pawel Pawlikowski follows up 2013's Ida with this tale of Polish musicians living under Stalin; it's "an ode to joylessness that feels historically credible but narratively arbitrary."

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NPR News: 'All Is True' Finds Melancholy And Magic In Shakespeare's Final Years

'All Is True' Finds Melancholy And Magic In Shakespeare's Final Years
An aging Bard of Avon (Kenneth Branagh) returns to his hometown to reconnect to the family he barely knows in this touching film about the disconnect between life and art.

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NPR News: Flight Of The 'Bumblebee': Transformers Flick Soars Over (Low) Franchise Expectations

Flight Of The 'Bumblebee': Transformers Flick Soars Over (Low) Franchise Expectations
Director Travis Knight takes over from Michael Bay, and sets about getting viewers to care about characters instead of assaulting our senses. The result is surprisingly watchable.

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NPR News: 'Welcome To Marwen,' By Way Of Hollywood Cliches And False Uplift

'Welcome To Marwen,' By Way Of Hollywood Cliches And False Uplift
Robert Zemeckis adapts a gripping documentary about one trauma survivor's low-fi art project; the result is a "bloated and lifeless" drama that trivializes his experience.

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‘Cold War’ Review: Love Without Borders



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Cold War (R)
‘Cold War’ Review: Love Without Borders
Opening December 21, 2018

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NPR News: Japan Reportedly Will Leave International Whaling Group To Resume Commercial Hunts

Japan Reportedly Will Leave International Whaling Group To Resume Commercial Hunts
Earlier this year, Japan unsuccessfully lobbied members of the International Whaling Commission to drop the organization's ban on commercial whaling.

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December 21, 2018 at 01:44AM

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NPR News: Bianculli's Best TV Shows Of 2018: 'Better Call Saul' Is Still On Top

Bianculli's Best TV Shows Of 2018: 'Better Call Saul' Is Still On Top
Critic David Bianculli says that being a TV critic right now is kind of like being a sports writer — in a league where 10 new teams spring up every week.

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NPR News: Justin Chang's Favorite Movies Of 2018 — In A Series Of 6 Cinematic Pairings

Justin Chang's Favorite Movies Of 2018 — In A Series Of 6 Cinematic Pairings
So many of Chang's favorite films this year seemed to be in close conversation with each other that it didn't make sense, in the end, for him to separate them.

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How to Decorate for the Holidays, the British Way


Designers and artists share tips for dressing the mantel and setting the table in a way that’s both festive and happily imperfect.
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11 Food Stories to Savor Over the Holidays


An argument for eating more insects, a video starring Antoni Porowski, the quest for oyster perfection — and more.
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NPR News: In Case You Missed 'Em: The 10 Most Popular 'Fresh Air' Interviews Of 2018

In Case You Missed 'Em: The 10 Most Popular 'Fresh Air' Interviews Of 2018
In a year of big headlines, Fresh Air dove deep on topics ranging from the magnificent to the microscopic. Listen back to our conversations with scientists, comedians, authors, journalists and more.

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NPR News: Sidestepping Congress, Trump Administration Proposes More Work Rules For Food Stamps

Sidestepping Congress, Trump Administration Proposes More Work Rules For Food Stamps
The Agriculture Department wants to limit states' ability to apply for exemption waivers. It wants more able-bodied people to work in exchange for federal food benefits.

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December 20, 2018 at 10:11PM
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NPR News: VIDEO: Four Ways That Wild Edibles, Including Insects, Will Wow You

VIDEO: Four Ways That Wild Edibles, Including Insects, Will Wow You
California-based chef and forager Pascal Baudar is a master of wildcrafted cuisine, creating visually stunning, palate-pleasing recipes from foraged ingredients — including insects.

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NPR News: Petal On World Cafe

Petal On World Cafe
Being honest with herself and with the people around her was a lifesaver for Kiley Lotz.

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December 20, 2018 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: VIDEO: Four Ways That Wild Edibles, Including Insects, Will Wow You

VIDEO: Four Ways That Wild Edibles, Including Insects, Will Wow You
California-based chef and forager Pascal Baudar is a master of wildcrafted cuisine, creating visually stunning, palate-pleasing recipes from foraged ingredients — including insects.

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December 20, 2018 at 09:00PM

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NPR News: World Cafe's Best Music Of 2018 Playlist

World Cafe's Best Music Of 2018 Playlist
Enjoy listening to this mix of World Cafe's favorite sounds of the year, picked by the show's entire staff.

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December 20, 2018 at 06:01PM
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NPR News: 5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire U.S. Health System

5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire U.S. Health System
If the decision of a judge in Texas to invalidate the federal health law holds up, expect broad effects on your health care — from insurance coverage to Medicare payments to preexisting conditions.

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December 20, 2018 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: 'Mary Poppins Returns' Is A Fine And Fresh Take On A Classic

'Mary Poppins Returns' Is A Fine And Fresh Take On A Classic
Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda lead a great cast in a sequel that finds Mary Poppins helping the Banks family deal with a whole new set of woes.

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NPR News: 5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire U.S. Health System

5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend The Entire U.S. Health System
If the decision of a judge in Texas to invalidate the federal health law holds up, expect broad effects on your health care — from insurance coverage to Medicare payments to preexisting conditions.

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December 20, 2018 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths

Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths
The Port Orchard twister was extremely rare, especially for December, says the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but homes and other buildings were affected by the storm.

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December 20, 2018 at 07:51AM

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NPR News: Study: Kids More Likely To Die From Cars And Guns In U.S. Than Elsewhere

Study: Kids More Likely To Die From Cars And Guns In U.S. Than Elsewhere
A New England Journal of Medicine study looks at death rates for children in the U.S. and compares them to rates from countries around the world.

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December 20, 2018 at 05:39AM
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NPR News: Critics Call Trump Administration Plan To Reduce Lead Exposure Toothless

Critics Call Trump Administration Plan To Reduce Lead Exposure Toothless
The Federal Lead Action Plan is a framework rather than a call for new regulations. The plan seeks to bolster efforts to communicate the dangers of lead exposure. Critics say it doesn't go far enough.

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December 20, 2018 at 05:07AM

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NPR News: Judge Who Invalidated Obamacare Has Been A 'Go-To-Judge' For Republicans, Critics Say

Judge Who Invalidated Obamacare Has Been A 'Go-To-Judge' For Republicans, Critics Say
Court watchers weren't shocked when Reed O'Connor, a U.S. District judge in Texas, ruled the Affordable Care Act invalid. Critics say he usually sides with Republicans on ideological cases.

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December 20, 2018 at 04:20AM
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NPR News: Judge Who Invalidated Obamacare Has Been A 'Go-To-Judge' For Republicans, Critics Say

Judge Who Invalidated Obamacare Has Been A 'Go-To-Judge' For Republicans, Critics Say
Court watchers weren't shocked when Reed O'Connor, a U.S. District judge in Texas, ruled the Affordable Care Act invalid. Critics say he usually sides with Republicans on ideological cases.

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December 20, 2018 at 04:20AM

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NPR News: Who Is Caring For The Health And Safety Of Coal Miners?

Who Is Caring For The Health And Safety Of Coal Miners?
A new investigation discovered government regulators failed to protect coal miners from toxic dust exposure, which led to black lung.

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December 19, 2018 at 10:06PM

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NPR News: Why The U.S. Remains The Most Expensive Market For 'Biologic' Drugs In The World

Why The U.S. Remains The Most Expensive Market For 'Biologic' Drugs In The World
Biologic drugs, often made with the help of living organisms, are especially lucrative because they have scant competition from biosimilars, drugs akin to generics. It's a different story in Europe.

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December 20, 2018 at 01:02AM

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Comforting Fragrances for Cold Winter Days


Warm scents, infused with edible ingredients like tea and rum, provide a respite from arctic temperatures.
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Our Best Fashion Pictures From 2018


This year, T photographers made remarkable images at the ready-to-wear shows and in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains alike.
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T’s Most Stunning Fashion Pictures of the Year


From Valentino confections on the streets of Paris to Dapper Dan decked out in a Gucci blazer, the unmissable photographs of 2018.
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NPR News: The Marcus King Band On World Cafe

The Marcus King Band On World Cafe
A live session from one of the best guitarists in America. King makes sounds like someone who's been working at it for decades.

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NPR News: 'The Disasters' Could Be The Beginning Of A Great Story

'The Disasters' Could Be The Beginning Of A Great Story
M.K. England's new novel starts with a bang: A group of space-school rejects must save the universe. It never quite delivers on that premise, but the characters are so appealing, you'll want more.

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NPR News: Scientists Say Miniature Flies Are A Big Worry For Antarctic island

Scientists Say Miniature Flies Are A Big Worry For Antarctic island
A seemingly harmless insect has invaded an island in the Antarctic and, being non-native, is eating up the peat moss and changing the environment. The midges could also infest the Antarctic mainland.

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NPR News: For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience

For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience
Steven Falk of Lafayette, Calif., has resigned because he says he cannot carry out policies that fail to address the urgent threat of a changing climate.

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December 19, 2018 at 05:02PM

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NPR News: Julia Roberts Has An Unexpected Christmas Guest In 'Ben Is Back'

Julia Roberts Has An Unexpected Christmas Guest In 'Ben Is Back'
In a new movie, the actress plays a mother whose son is struggling with drug addiction. Lucas Hedges plays the titular Ben, and Peter Hedges — his father — directs the film.

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NPR News: Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?

Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?
As the number of people who inject drugs and share needles has soared, the rate of infection with Hep C has climbed too. Yet many drug treatment patients aren't tested for the liver-damaging virus.

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December 19, 2018 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?

Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?
As the number of people who inject drugs and share needles has soared, the rate of infection with Hep C has climbed too. Yet many drug treatment patients aren't tested for the liver-damaging virus.

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NPR News: Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?

Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?
Research News
As the number of people who inject drugs and share needles has soared, the rate of infection with Hep C has climbed too. Yet many drug treatment patients aren't tested for the liver-damaging virus.

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NPR News: How Jennifer Lopez Fought For Her 'Second Act'

How Jennifer Lopez Fought For Her 'Second Act'
Lopez talks with NPR's Sam Sanders about her decades of superstardom, her work imitating her life, and about being a boundary-breaking Latina woman in the entertainment industry.

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NPR News: Aquaman, From Super Friend To Surfer Dude: The Bro-Ification Of A Hero

Aquaman, From Super Friend To Surfer Dude: The Bro-Ification Of A Hero
The Sea King has undergone a series of sea changes: once a generic fish-cop, then a widely shared joke, and now, finally, the star of his own blockbuster film, as the ultimate bro.

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NPR News: Remembering Penny Marshall

Remembering Penny Marshall
After starting out in acting, Penny Marshall directed well-loved and successful films in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Big and A League Of Their Own both have big hearts and real bite.

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NPR News: Penny Marshall, Filmmaker And 'Laverne & Shirley' Star, Dies At 75

Penny Marshall, Filmmaker And 'Laverne & Shirley' Star, Dies At 75
Marshall directed Big and A League of Their Own, among other films.

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‘Bumblebee’ Review: Finally, a ‘Transformers’ Movie That’s Actually Good



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Bumblebee (PG-13)
‘Bumblebee’ Review: Finally, a ‘Transformers’ Movie That’s Actually Good
Opening December 21, 2018

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NPR News: Emily Blunt's 'Mary Poppins' Is As Magical And Mysterious As Ever

Emily Blunt's 'Mary Poppins' Is As Magical And Mysterious As Ever
When she landed the role in Mary Poppins Returns, Blunt didn't re-watch the 1964 original. "I didn't want to sort of get compromised by the details of what Julie Andrews did so beautifully," she says.

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9 Idyllic (and Newly Reopened) Caribbean Hotels to Visit Next Year


Following extensive renovations, some of the region’s most beloved resorts are now more enticing than ever.
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NPR News: Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'

Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.

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NPR News: Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'

Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'
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U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.

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NPR News: Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'

Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' Favorites: Our Critics Pick 2018's Best Books, Movies, Music And TV

'Fresh Air' Favorites: Our Critics Pick 2018's Best Books, Movies, Music And TV
Find everything our critics loved this year, all in one place: Maureen Corrigan's book list, movie pairings from Justin Chang, music recommended by Ken Tucker and David Bianculli's must-see TV list.

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