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So why aren’t doctors prescribing them more?
This episode was produced by Liz Baker and Kathryn Fink, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane.
It was edited by Maureen Pao and Tinbete Ermyas.
Our director is Elena Moore, and our execu...
These results are fueling a tug-of-war between two sides -- over who gets to control the party's message and priorities ahead of the midterm elections.
What do Tuesday's primaries signal about where the Democratic party is headed?
This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and Karen Zamora, with aud...
In this episode, we hear more about the implications of this weapons shortage – which one official says could make the U.S. more vulnerable in other parts of the world – and how these w...
Tens of millions of Americans have some kind of criminal history. And helping those with low-level crimes and non-convictions on their records used to be a painstakingly slow and expensive process.
In this episode...
In times like these, water — and access to it — becomes a contentious issue.
A new plan put forth by the federal government aims to allocate water from the Colorado River between states and Native American tribes.
What's in the plan - and will it work?
This episode was produced by Danie...
The fires are the latest weather event on a continent that has experienced a lot of heat this summer, which scientists say has created conditions that make wildfires more likely.
But at what point is it too late to adapt to a changing climate?
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The goal was to come up with a bill that would guide schools on how to deal with the chaos created by AI.
NPR's Cory Turner attended to see how things developed.
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The world got a potential taste of that last week, when OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said two of its models had autonomously hacked into another AI company.
OpenAI says its technology carried out the attack during a cybersecurity test.
The incident has highlighted fears that losing control of AI could pose broader safety concerns f...
Yet the influx of federal agents into Memphis has led to widespread immigration arrests – most involving people without criminal convictions.
It has created constant fear within the im...
It’s also changing how some people seek out mental health care.
But what happens when this sophisticated technology is used to deal with serious mental health issues?
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His visit comes amid a tumultuous time in Ukraine, where protests took place as a result of Zelenskyy firing a popular defense minister.
As the two leaders prepare to meet, what's their relationship like - and how might it shape the war in Ukraine?
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For this week's Reporter's Notebook, Host Debbie Elliott speaks with NPR Business Correspondent Alina Selyukh about what she learned about the unexpected costs small businesses are shouldering.
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The new tariffs, enacted Friday, have two tiers, of 10 and 12.5%, imposed on goods from the United States' 60 biggest trading partners — 59 countries, plus the European Union.
What makes these tariffs different - and how might they affect average consumers?
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It would allow the Gulf state to develop a nuclear program for civilian purposes. But the deal has already raised questions about nuclear weapons.
What do we know about the agreement - and what effect could it have on US the Middle East?
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After more than two months without an Iran war update, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the senate and asked for billions more to fund the war in Iran.
Hegseth is asking for $67 billion URGENTL...
The Tates were arrested in Miami over the weekend after Crown Prosecutors issued 38 new criminal charges.
This brings the total number of charges against the pair to 59, and and they include multiple counts of rape a...
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He tried to convince Americans that the election system was vulnerable to fraud, but offered no new evidence that details any fraudulent votes.
Instead, he declassified intelligence documents that he says will demonstrate "shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure."
What's in t...
Sunday's match will be the culmination of the biggest World Cup tournament to date.
What has it taught us?
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But Blanche's nomination is facing pushback over criticisms that the Department of Justice has become politicized and over his handling of the Epstein files.
What did we learn after the first day of his confirmation hearings?
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