F.D.A. Expands Coronavirus Testing in the United States

The agency announced that it would allow hundreds of labs to test for the virus, circumventing the C.D.C.’s centralized testing system and making it likely that cases will be detected faster.
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Who’s on the U.S. Coronavirus Task Force

Several of the nation’s top health officials are among those sitting on an advisory panel formed by President Trump.
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How Does the Coronavirus Compare to the Flu?

As new cases appear on the West Coast, some — including the president — see comparisons to the seasonal flu. Here’s a close look at the differences.
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How Prepared Is the U.S. for a Coronavirus Outbreak?

The country is better positioned than most but still could face critical shortages of respirators and masks. Hospitals have triage plans in place. State and local governments have broad powers to quarantine.
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NPR News: Seattle Area Patient With Coronavirus Dies

Seattle Area Patient With Coronavirus Dies
A person in Washington state infected with coronavirus has died, health officials confirmed Saturday.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 1, 2020 at 01:06AM
Category Health & Science

Surgeon General Urges the Public to Stop Buying Masks

“Seriously people,” the surgeon general said on Twitter, warning that a run on the masks could risk a shortage harmful to public health professionals.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Latest: Global Markets React, More Cases Reported

COVID-19 Latest: Global Markets React, More Cases Reported
The coronavirus that emerged in China late last year has now been detected in at least 56 nations. The rapid spread drove down stock markets.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 29, 2020 at 07:01PM
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NPR News: Good Medical Care Can Suffer Late In The Day

Good Medical Care Can Suffer Late In The Day
Many of us feel increasingly stressed and short on time as the day wears on. But does that make for worse medical care? Studies suggest preventive maintenance suffers with late appointments.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 29, 2020 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Opinion: India's Religious Violence Doesn't Meet Its Founder's Vision

Opinion: India's Religious Violence Doesn't Meet Its Founder's Vision
As India is facing major tensions over a new law Muslims say discriminates against them, NRP's Scott Simon notes the country's history of rich religious diversity.

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They Recovered From the Coronavirus. Were They Infected Again?

In a few cases, patients again tested positive for the virus after they were no longer ill. But little is known about the virus, and it’s possible that testing flaws may be to blame.
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Help! My Jewelry Was Stolen From My Hotel Room

In this week’s column, Sarah Firshein investigates who is liable if your personal items disappear from a hotel room.
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Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Robberies and Thefts
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Join the Club, Save Some Money

Safari deals at Costco; discount lift tickets at Sam’s Club. Add AARP and AAA into the mix of memberships that offer savings on travel.
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Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Budget Travel
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NPR News: Looking Back: Reflecting On The Past To Understand The Present

Looking Back: Reflecting On The Past To Understand The Present
Why are we so often pulled into memories of the past? This week, we bring you a 2018 episode about our ruminations on what we could have done differently, and what we wish we could do again.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 29, 2020 at 12:23PM
Category Health & Science

When an Epidemic Looms, Gagging Scientists Is a Terrible Idea

In an epidemic, suppression of bad news costs lives and eventually angers the public. The White House is in danger of repeating the error.
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First Drug Shortage Caused by Coronavirus, F.D.A. Says. But It Won’t Disclose What Drug or Where It’s Made.

The agency cited confidential commercial information in not revealing the name of the drug, but critics say releasing details is vital in a public health crisis.
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NPR News: A Colorado Synagogue Struggles To Make Sense Of A Violent White Supremacist Threat

A Colorado Synagogue Struggles To Make Sense Of A Violent White Supremacist Threat
A synagogue in Pueblo, Colo. hosts a diverse group of worshipers — many of whom struggled in the aftermath of a threatened terrorist attack.

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NPR News: Handwashing 101: A Guide To Proper Washing (And Drying)

Handwashing 101: A Guide To Proper Washing (And Drying)
Coronavirus fears have health professionals talking once again about the importance of washing your hands. Here's a primer on the proper technique — and some of the science — of cleaning up.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 29, 2020 at 04:10AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Physicist And Iconoclastic Thinker Freeman Dyson Dies At 96

Physicist And Iconoclastic Thinker Freeman Dyson Dies At 96
Dyson's ideas often occupied a space between science fiction and science. He helped design, among other things, a nuclear reactor that could be safely operated "even in the hands of an idiot."

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 29, 2020 at 02:41AM
Category Health & Science

Is the Coronavirus an Epidemic or a Pandemic? It Depends on Who’s Talking

This week, the World Health Organization stopped short of calling the outbreak a pandemic. Experts weigh in on the debate and explain the significance of the terms.
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NPR News: Bursting The Beltway Bubble

Bursting The Beltway Bubble
NPR listeners and readers make their case for a less "D.C.-centric" point of view.

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NPR News: Short Wave Celebrates Black Excellence In Science

Short Wave Celebrates Black Excellence In Science
To close out Black History Month, Short Wave is highlighting just a few of the many incredible black scientists we've featured so far on the show.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 28, 2020 at 10:32PM
Category Health & Science

Five Places to Visit in Amman with a Hometown Fashion Designer

Nafsika Skourti is an authority on what’s worth visiting in the Jordanian capital. She shares the places that inspire her.
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Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Fashion and Apparel
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There Are 13 Quotations in a U.S. Passport. Guess How Many Are From Men?

A passport is supposed to represent the people who carry it, but the current American booklet largely leaves women out.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Passports, Women and Girls, Travel and Vacations, United States Politics and Government
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NPR News: How A Coronavirus Blood Test Could Solve Some Medical Mysteries

How A Coronavirus Blood Test Could Solve Some Medical Mysteries
Researchers in Asia are using a blood test that identifies people who've previously been exposed to the new coronavirus. In the U.S., that kind of test isn't yet available.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 28, 2020 at 05:00PM
Category Health & Science

What Has Mike Pence Done in Health?

In naming him to lead the U.S. coronavirus response, President Trump praised his health policy record, but his biggest accomplishments are ones Republicans have opposed.
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NPR News: Scientists Find Speech And Music Live On Opposite Sides Of The Brain

Scientists Find Speech And Music Live On Opposite Sides Of The Brain
Canadian scientists have shown that brain scans of people listening to songs found that an area in the left hemisphere decoded words while one in the right hemisphere decoded the melody.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 28, 2020 at 04:19AM
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NPR News: Climate Change May Make The Snapping Shrimp Snap Louder

Climate Change May Make The Snapping Shrimp Snap Louder
Tiny snapping shrimp are among of the loudest animals in the ocean. And climate change could be making them louder, which affects a lot of other sea life.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 28, 2020 at 04:19AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: How The Brain Teases Apart A Song's Words And Music

How The Brain Teases Apart A Song's Words And Music
Brain scans show that when people listen to songs, an area in the left hemisphere decodes speech-like sounds while one on the right processes musical information.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 28, 2020 at 04:09AM
Category Health & Science

The Ghost Town of Venice

Known for its hoards of tourists, Venice is now all but empty, as travelers cancel over coronavirus fears.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Epidemics, Hotels and Travel Lodgings
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Coronavirus Patient in California Was Not Tested for Days

Doctors suspected infection with the virus, but the patient did not fit the federal criteria for testing.
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NPR News: AG William Barr Addresses Religious Broadcasters In Nashville

AG William Barr Addresses Religious Broadcasters In Nashville
Attorney General William Barr delivered a highly ideological speech to religion broadcasters on Wednesday — characterizing progressivism as "totalitarian democracy."

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36 Hours in Queenstown, New Zealand

The adventure capital is a gateway to countless thrills, but after all the hiking and bungee jumping, the town offers a few adventures of its own.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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Alaska Tourism Officials See an Opportunity in Coronavirus

“If you’re interested in the Great Wall and ancient sites, Alaska also offers spectacular natural sites,” said one Anchorage tourism official.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Cruises, Airlines and Airplanes, Travel Agencies and Agents, National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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C.D.C. Confirms First Possible Community Transmission of Coronavirus in U.S.

A case in California may be the first infection without a known link to travel abroad.
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They Were Infected With the Coronavirus. They Never Showed Signs.

Even asymptomatic people who are infected may be able to spread the virus. But people without symptoms are rarely tested.
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NPR News: Opinion: Despite No Major Deal During Trump's Visit To India, There Was Progress

Opinion: Despite No Major Deal During Trump's Visit To India, There Was Progress
Although no major trade deal was produced during President Trump's visit to India, there were other signs of progress in the U.S.-India relationship, writes the Brookings Institution's Tanvi Madan.

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Gilead to Expand Coronavirus Drug Trials to Other Countries

The drug maker said that in March it would begin two more clinical trials of remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug, in more nations outside China.
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NPR News: Trump White House Resists Calls To Appoint A Coronavirus Czar

Trump White House Resists Calls To Appoint A Coronavirus Czar
Epidemic experts and Democratic politicians fault coordination of the response to the coronavirus outbreak and say what's needed is a czar. The White House disagrees.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 27, 2020 at 04:27AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Climate Change May Make The Snapping Shrimp Snap Louder

Climate Change May Make The Snapping Shrimp Snap Louder
Tiny snapping shrimp are among of the loudest animals in the ocean. And climate change could be making them louder, which affects a lot of other sea life.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 27, 2020 at 04:07AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Trump Administration Pressed On Coronavirus Preparedness

Trump Administration Pressed On Coronavirus Preparedness
Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 27, 2020 at 12:54AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Philadelphia Nonprofit Opening Nation's First Supervised Injection Site Next Week

Philadelphia Nonprofit Opening Nation's First Supervised Injection Site Next Week
After a two-year legal saga, Safehouse says it will open next week, allowing users to administer illegal drugs under supervision. Federal officials say they will try to stop the site from opening.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 27, 2020 at 12:19AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: 'Hidden Brain': How 'Egocentric Bias' Can Lead Us Astray

'Hidden Brain': How 'Egocentric Bias' Can Lead Us Astray
Asking a stranger for help can be stressful. But research shows that people are more likely to say yes than you may think. Researchers are studying our understated ability to influence others.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 26, 2020 at 05:05PM
Category Health & Science

Tourism in Antarctica: Edging Toward the (Risky) Mainstream

Travel to one of the most remote parts of the planet is booming. What does that mean for the environment and visitor safety?
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Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Cruises, Environment
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Second Cruise Ship Blocked From Ports Over Coronavirus Fears

After a crew member with flu symptoms was reported, Jamaican and Cayman health authorities have refused to let passengers disembark.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Cruises, Travel and Vacations
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How to Prepare for the Coronavirus

Wash your hands. Keep a good supply of essential medicines. Get a flu shot. Experts offer practical tips on how to get ready for a possible outbreak.
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Mallinckrodt Reaches $1.6 Billion Deal to Settle Opioid Lawsuits

The company sold more opioids in the U.S. than any other manufacturer during the height of the addiction crisis, prosecutors have said.
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NPR News: 'Mini' MRI Outperforms 3-D Mammograms In Detecting Cancer In Women With Dense Breasts

'Mini' MRI Outperforms 3-D Mammograms In Detecting Cancer In Women With Dense Breasts
A new study published in JAMA compares the effectiveness of abbreviated MRI and 3-D mammography to detect breast cancer in women with dense breasts. It finds the mini MRI is more effective.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 26, 2020 at 04:18AM
Category Health & Science

C.D.C. Officials Warn of Coronavirus Outbreaks in the U.S.

Clusters of infection are likely in American communities, health officials said. Some lawmakers questioned whether the nation is prepared.
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Health Officials Warn of Coronavirus Outbreaks in the U.S.

Clusters of infection are likely in American communities, health officials said. Some lawmakers questioned whether the nation is prepared.
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NPR News: Sell Or Stay? Australia's Fire Zone Experiment

Sell Or Stay? Australia's Fire Zone Experiment
After deadly 2009 wildfires, authorities offered to buy property to encourage people to move. Few accepted. The questions raised by Australia's experience are freshly urgent after its latest fires.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 25, 2020 at 10:44PM
Category Health & Science

Spring Break: Where to Get the Biggest Bang for Your Buck

Uruguay instead of Miami, spring skiing and more money-saving tips.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Skiing, Finances, Cruises, Cross-Country Skiing, National Parks, Monuments and Seashores, Beaches, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Hotels Aim to Help Guests Travel Lighter

To help guests ditch excess baggage, hotels are partnering with fashion companies to deliver Instagram-worthy outfits directly to their guest rooms.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Fashion and Apparel, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Luggage and Packing, Millennial Generation
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The Best Tips for Good Spa Etiquette

How to make sure those around you, other guests and staff, can enjoy their experience as well.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Spas, Travel and Vacations, Customs, Etiquette and Manners
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Westerdam Passengers at Low Risk of Coronavirus Infection, C.D.C. Says

The agency does not know why one passenger’s test results were positive, but said there is no risk to fellow travelers.
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New Genomic Tests Aim to Diagnose Deadly Infections Faster

Rapid genomic tests are poised to change the way doctors diagnose and treat infections, but their cost may limit widespread use.
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Impact of the Coronavirus Ripples Across Asia: ‘It Has Been Quiet, Like a Cemetery’

Across the region, from Japan to Thailand, tourist sites, hotels and shops have emptied out as fear of the outbreak has shut down travel.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel Warnings
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NPR News: Daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes Killed In Crash Of Homemade Rocket

Daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes Killed In Crash Of Homemade Rocket
Mike Hughes promoted himself as believing that the Earth was flat. He launched in homemade rockets with the goal of eventually flying to the edge of space to see for himself.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 24, 2020 at 06:49AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Officials Scramble To Contain Coronavirus Outbreaks In South Korea, Iran And Italy

Officials Scramble To Contain Coronavirus Outbreaks In South Korea, Iran And Italy
Health officials are on high alert over the global spread of the illness that has infected nearly 77,000 people in China, with more than 2,400 deaths tied to the virus.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 24, 2020 at 02:06AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: 2 Of Paris Climate Negotiators Lay Out 2 Scenarios In Their New Book

2 Of Paris Climate Negotiators Lay Out 2 Scenarios In Their New Book
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with climate scientists Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac about their new book, "The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis."

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 23, 2020 at 07:19PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Democratic Debate Ignores The Question of Syria

Democratic Debate Ignores The Question of Syria
NPR's Scott Simon notes a topic that didn't make the debate stage on Wednesday: the humanitarian crisis in Syria.

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NPR News: Survival Of The Friendliest: How Our Close Friendships Help Us Thrive

Survival Of The Friendliest: How Our Close Friendships Help Us Thrive
In her new book, Lydia Denworth makes the case for the vital necessity of friendship, tracing its effects on your genes, on your brain and even on animals like sheep and fish.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 22, 2020 at 07:01PM
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NPR News: Listen: The Sound Of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago

Listen: The Sound Of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago
Two scholars at Stanford have joined forces to recreate what a Christian choir might have sounded like inside Istanbul's Hagia Sophia before it became a mosque in the 1400s.

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Religion
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NPR News: One Group Whose Political Leanings May Be Changing: Indian Americans Who Are Hindu

One Group Whose Political Leanings May Be Changing: Indian Americans Who Are Hindu
Indian Americans generally vote with Democrats and identify with other immigrant groups, but the stirrings of Hindu nationalism may be shifting that alignment.

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Religion
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5 New Standout Hotels in Los Angeles

From chic bed-and-breakfasts to sprawling modern luxuries, these hotels are notable bright spots in a city filled with stars.
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Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Interior Design and Furnishings, Design, Architecture
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NPR News: Catholics In Las Vegas On Faith And Politics

Catholics In Las Vegas On Faith And Politics
In another installment of a series about faith and politics, NPR's Audie Cornish talks with a diverse group of Catholics in Las Vegas about the role religion plays in their choices at the ballot box.

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Religion
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NPR News: 'Antarctica Melts,' NASA Says, Showing Effects Of A Record Warm Spell

'Antarctica Melts,' NASA Says, Showing Effects Of A Record Warm Spell
Taken just nine days apart, two images illustrate the impact a recent warm period had on the Antarctic Peninsula. NASA says such warmth "has become more common in recent years."

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 22, 2020 at 04:37AM
Category Health & Science

Coronavirus Cases in the United States Reach 34, and More Are Expected

The contagion “represents a tremendous public health threat,” said one federal health official.
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Coronavirus Cases in the United States Reach 34, and More Are Expected

The contagion “represents a tremendous public health threat,” said one federal health official.
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At Walgreens, Complaints of Medication Errors Go Missing

Consultants working on a report for the drugstore chain were told not to mention some concerns raised by employees. Safety issues have also been flagged at CVS.
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NPR News: The Lessons To Be Learned From Forcing Plants To Play Music

The Lessons To Be Learned From Forcing Plants To Play Music
It's not as mean as it might sound (though it does involve a little electrocution) and the results can be both beautiful and, well, eye-opening.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 21, 2020 at 06:00PM
Category Health & Science

How Killington Makes Its Snow

Snow guns are a familiar sight at many resorts. But most skiers and snowboarders are blissfully unaware of the painstaking work required to make snow.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Snow and Snowstorms, Alpine Skiing, Skiing, Travel and Vacations, World Cup (Skiing)
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The Coronavirus Seems to Hit Men Harder Than Women. Why?

Women mount stronger immune responses to infection, scientists say. And in China, men smoke in much greater numbers.
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Answers to Travelers’ Questions About the Coronavirus

With COVID-19 disease upending plans and commerce globally, expert advice on how to think about traveling now.
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Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Quarantines, Airlines and Airplanes, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Cruises
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NPR News: Trusting Injection Drug Users With IV Antibiotics At Home: It Can Work

Trusting Injection Drug Users With IV Antibiotics At Home: It Can Work
When patients need long-term treatment with IV antibiotics, hospitals usually let them do it at home — but not if they have a history of injection drug use. A Boston program wants to change that.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 20, 2020 at 05:00PM
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36 Hours in Basel

It might be known for Art Basel, but this riverside city in Switzerland is also the birthplace of Roger Federer, has some 40 museums and is currently on the cusp of Carnival.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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What’s New in Ski Country This Season

Resorts in the Western United States are upgrading lifts, technology and now renting outerwear.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Mobile Applications, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Airports
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NPR News: Scientists Announce Fresh Experiments On Antimatter

Scientists Announce Fresh Experiments On Antimatter
Researchers have conducted a new test on antimatter — matter's weird opposite. The researchers found that anti-hydrogen atoms behave exactly the same as regular hydrogen. But many questions remain.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 20, 2020 at 04:11AM
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NPR News: Hunt For New Coronavirus Treatments Includes Gene-Silencing And Monoclonal Antibodies

Hunt For New Coronavirus Treatments Includes Gene-Silencing And Monoclonal Antibodies
The new coronavirus has spurred biotech labs in universities and companies to try to find new approaches to stopping the virus — from blocking its key enzymes to interfering with its genetics.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 20, 2020 at 03:13AM
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To Prevent the Next Coronavirus, Stop the Wildlife Trade

Conservationists see a persistent threat of epidemics so long as tens of millions of animals are traded in Southeast Asia.
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NPR News: Amid Census Concerns, Religious Leaders Asked To Quell Fears

Amid Census Concerns, Religious Leaders Asked To Quell Fears
The Census Bureau plans to rely on houses of worship to help promote participation. But some faith leaders are not sure how to address fear among their congregants on how census data could be misused.

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Greece Has 227 Islands. Here’s How to Choose.

Deciding where to visit depends on your entry point, how much time you have, and the type of vacation you want.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Ferries, Beaches
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Napping Away Winter in Montreal’s Nordic Spas

Embracing the season is easy from the refuge of a wood-fired sauna with a view over a frozen river.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Spas, Saunas and Sweat Lodges, Travel and Vacations
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NPR News: DARPA Aims To Have Coronavirus Therapy Shortly After Outbreak's Start

DARPA Aims To Have Coronavirus Therapy Shortly After Outbreak's Start
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency supports a pandemic preparedness program that is designed to respond rapidly to an emerging threat such as the coronavirus.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 February 14, 2020 at 05:03PM
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Video Chats and Ordering in: Coronavirus Quarantine With a Smartphone

This is not your grandmother’s quarantine. People are confined and afraid, but their virtual lives have been largely uninterrupted.
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Utah Powder and Steeps, Without the Crowds

Head north from Salt Lake City to visit Snowbasin and Powder Mountain, relatively undiscovered gems of the state’s ski scene.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Skiing, Travel and Vacations
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You Can Check Out Any Time You Like

Hotels are embracing more flexible check-in and checkout times — a move that changes the guest experience, particularly for business and red-eye travelers.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings
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Payout From a National Opioids Settlement Won’t Be as Big as Hoped

Expectations of a whopping payday set off thousands of lawsuits. But lawyers for the suing cities and states now concede that companies will shell out far less.
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NPR News: Word Of Faith's Pattern Of Abuse 'Got Worse Over Time,' Says 'Broken Faith' Author

Word Of Faith's Pattern Of Abuse 'Got Worse Over Time,' Says 'Broken Faith' Author
Pulitzer Prize winner Mitch Weiss and Holbrook Mohr detail the alleged secret life of abuse in the Word Of Faith Fellowship: "They take more and more control of your lives" over time, they say.

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NPR News: World Of Faith's Pattern Of Abuse 'Got Worse Over Time,' Says 'Broken Faith' Author

World Of Faith's Pattern Of Abuse 'Got Worse Over Time,' Says 'Broken Faith' Author
Pulitzer Prize winner Mitch Weiss and Holbrook Mohr detail the alleged secret life of abuse in the World Of Faith Fellowship: "They take more and more control of your lives" over time, they say.

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Dragons, Apes, Mantas and Birds

One way to check in on the state of the natural world? Disappear — with your family — in Indonesia’s jungles for two weeks.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Komodo Dragons (Lizards), Birds, Animals, Monkeys and Apes
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