2015년 2월 20일 금요일

The World Could Be On The Verge Of Losing A Powerful Malaria Drug Plus 14 More Stories

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The World Could Be On The Verge Of Losing A Powerful Malaria Drug
Malaria parasites in Myanmar are learning how to fend off the incredibly effective drug called artemisinin. That could cause a lot of problems there — and beyond.
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Iranians Wait And Wonder If A New Dawn Is Coming
NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles three Iranians who discuss their dreams — and hopes that have been dashed previously.
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For Students In Ohio, A Crib Sheet For Interacting With Police
In Akron, Ohio, some students made a reference card designed to improve relations between the community and police. It offers tips on how to behave — and how to report police misconduct.
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Why California's Superbug Outbreak Isn't As Scary As It Seems
The outbreak of drug-thwarting bacteria that contributed to the deaths of two patients at a UCLA hospital isn't likely to spread further, doctors say. Still, drug resistance is trouble nationwide.
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Saudis Grow Increasingly Critical Of The Campaign Against ISIS
Prince Turki al-Faisal, the ex-Saudi intelligence chief, says the "pinprick" attacks against the Islamic State are not proving effective. He also says the campaign needs to be better coordinated.
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The 'Black, Queer, Feminist' Legal Trailblazer You've Never Heard Of
Pauli Murray championed the fight for gender equality, achieved sainthood and helped desegregate schools, all while pushing against Mad Men-era social norms.
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For Host Larry Wilmore, A Year Of 'Extraordinary' Highs And 'Humbling' Lows
Wilmore is still fine-tuning The Nightly Show, which fills the late-night spot on Comedy Central vacated by Stephen Colbert. The show launched just as Wilmore's 20-year marriage was coming to an end.
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Nutrition Panel: Egg With Coffee Is A-OK, But Skip The Side Of Bacon
A panel of top nutrition experts is recommending that Americans adopt a more plant-based diet and eat less meat and sugar. It also found that most people are not consuming too much cholesterol.
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Saudis Grow Increasingly Critical Of The Campaign Against ISIS
Prince Turki al-Faisal, the ex-Saudi intelligence chief, says the "pinprick" attacks against the Islamic State are not proving effective. He also says the campaign needs to be better coordinated.
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Just A Bit Of DNA Helps Explain Humans' Big Brains
Scientists have found some human DNA that, when added to mice, makes their brains bigger. But as DNA research into human brains goes forward, are there ethical lines we shouldn't cross?
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Music
First Listen: Public Service Broadcasting's 'Race For Space'
Public Service Broadcasting's new album, The Race For Space, combines news footage and music to tell the story of the first 15 years of the Space Age.
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Composing The Folk Music Of A Made-Up Country
The Grand Budapest Hotel might take place in a fictional world, but Oscar-nominated composer Alexandre Desplat was there to make it feel authentic.
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Cookies On World Cafe
Hear the Brooklyn pop band perform four songs from its debut album,Music For Touching.
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How To Turn A One-Man Band Into A 10-Piece Orchestra
When trumpeter and composer/arranger Steven Bernstein started working with the virtuoso pianist Henry Butler, certain unique ideas — "Henryisms" — came to the fore.
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All Songs At 15: Have A Good Cry On Us
On this week's Throwback Thursday we remember the many stories listeners have shared about the songs that make them cry.
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