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6 Reasons We're Feeling Debate Fatigue
We say we want to get to know our choices. So why do we still whine and whinny about too many debates? Rude audiences, a lack of spontaneity and the boring, lecture-style presentation are taking their toll on viewers.
6 Lesser-Known Obamacare Provisions That Could Evaporate
Private rooms for pumping breast milk and expanded therapy coverage for children with autism are two of the less publicized mandates of the Affordable Care Act. Also, being able to choose your OB-GYN.
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A $4.6 Billion Plan To Storm-Proof Miami
The federal government is planning a massive system of floodwalls, pumps and surge barriers for Miami. But it doesn't address the more frequently felt threat from rising sea levels.
After 6 Prison Terms, A Former Inmate Helps Other Women Rebuild Their Lives
For Susan Burton, getting on track after being released from prison was a daunting experience. Now she's determined to help other women follow in her footsteps. Her new memoir is Becoming Ms. Burton.
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Boston Marathon Bomber's Friend Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison
Dias Kadyrbayev went to college with Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. He pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice for getting rid of a computer and fireworks in Tsarnaev's room.
How 6 months of Israel's war in Gaza have upended the Middle East
Three NPR correspondents look at how the Israel-Hamas war is reshaping the region, and what might come next.
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True crime drama at Supreme Court pits Oklahoma against its top criminal court
Richard Glossip has had nine execution dates set over the years. He's eaten his last meal three times. He was tried twice and has had multiple appeals, including one at the Supreme Court.
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Top middle school counselor shares advice on how to move forward with youth mental health crisis
School counselor Alma Lopez tells us about how middle school students are coping during the pandemic.
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Hiring Slows In August, But Unemployment Dips To 6.1 Percent
Coming in below expectations, the U.S. economy added 142,000 jobs in August. Still, the survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the unemployment rate dipped a tenth of a percent.
Stanley recalls about 2.6 million travel mugs
The company behind the uber-viral water bottles is recommending customers affected by the recall reach out for a replacement part.
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