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Two Decades Later, Success For Man Who Imagined Turning His Life Around

In 1995, 22-year-old Steven Mallory imagined a life completely unlike his own — one without gangs, drugs and welfare dependency. He imagined having a solid family and savings. But in Dayton, Ohio, he...

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In North Korea's Capital, More Abundance Than Expected In Everyday Life

North Korea now has its own version of Spam in grocery stores. In the capital, Pyongyang, at least, everyone has a smartphone — or two. These are some of the things journalist Jean Lee didn't see five...

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After Decades Covering It, Tech Still Amazes Walt Mossberg

In 1995, NPR's All Things Considered invited tech writer Walt Mossberg on to the show to report on an increasingly popular phenomenon: the World Wide Web. Mossberg shared a tool that helped to make...

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'Like Brain Boot Camp': Using Music To Ease Hearing Loss

Trying to make out what someone is saying in a noisy environment is a problem most people can relate to, and one that gets worse with age. At 77, Linda White hears all right in one-on-one settings but...

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'Pink Slime' Trial Begins, But It's The News Media Under The Microscope

In a South Dakota court room, ABC News will defend a series of stories it reported five years ago in a defamation law suit. Jury selection started Wednesday. It's a trial that could prove to be a...

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Using Music And Rhythm To Help Kids With Grammar And Language

Reyna Gordon was an aspiring opera singer fresh out of college when she began contemplating the questions that would eventually define her career. "I moved to Italy when I finished my bachelor of...

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The Soprano And The Scientist: A Conversation About Music And Medicine

Renée Fleming and Francis Collins have something unexpected in common: music. Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, plays guitar. Fleming, of course, is a renowned soprano. She is...

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After Decline Of Steel And Coal, Ohio Fears Health Care Jobs Are Next

When people talk about jobs in Ohio, they often talk about the ones that got away. "Ten years ago, we had steel. Ten years ago, we had coal. Ten years ago, we had plentiful jobs," says Mike McGlumphy,...

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For Newborns Exposed To Opioids, Health Issues May Be The Least Of Their...

Among the troubling developments of the nation's opioid crisis: a large number of babies born prenatally exposed to opioids. On a recent reporting trip , we visited Trinity Hospital in Steubenville,...

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Turkish Cleric Denies Involvement In Coup Attempt

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: This week marks a year since a failed coup rocked the country of Turkey. Elements of the Turkish military bombed government buildings,...

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Cleric Accused Of Plotting Turkish Coup Attempt: 'I Have Stood Against All...

On July 15 last year, in an attempted coup, a faction of the Turkish military bombed government buildings, blocked roads and bridges and attempted to overthrow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The coup...

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London Literally Stank In The Summer Of 1858 — Just Ask Dickens And Darwin

Londoners may feel hot this summer, but historian Rosemary Ashton says it's nothing compared to what the city endured in 1858. That was the year of "The Great Stink" — when the Thames River, hot and...

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Collaborator Says Sendak Would Be 'Jumping For Joy' Over New Publication

More than 20 years ago, children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak and his friend Arthur Yorinks collaborated on a book. But they were both busy with other projects at the time, and they never...

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Trump Says Transgender People Will Be Banned From Military

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Early today, President Trump made this statement on Twitter. (Reading) After consultation with my generals and military experts, please be...

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As Cost Of U.S. Health Care Skyrockets, So Does Pay Of Health Care CEOs

In the seven years since the Affordable Care Act was passed, CEOs of U.S. health care companies have made a lot of money. Their compensation far outstrips the wage growth of nearly all Americans,...

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For Sen. John McCain, A Momentous Few Days

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: It has been a momentous few days for Arizona Senator John McCain. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: We have some sad...

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Dental Schools Add An Urgent Lesson: Think Twice About Prescribing Opioids

The opioid epidemic has been fueled by soaring numbers of prescriptions written for pain medication. And often, those prescriptions are written by dentists. "We're in the pain business," says Paul...

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The Latest In The Investigation Into Las Vegas Mass Shooting

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: The marquees on the Las Vegas Strip went dim at 10:05 last night. That marked the moment where a week earlier a gunman had opened fire on...

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After Devastating Loss For USMNT, What Comes Next?

Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: If you listen very closely to this next highlight, you can hear the sound of millions of U.S. soccer fans tearing their hair out. (SOUNDBITE...

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'Annotated African American Folktales' Reclaims Stories Passed Down From Slavery

Browsing through a weighty new anthology called The Annotated African American Folk Tales is a journey across space and time. In one chapter called "Defiance and Desire," there's a section devoted to...

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