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Trying to crack the Nipah code: How does this deadly virus spill from bats to humans?

Nipah virus, which can rapidly infect and kill members of a community, is carried by bats. Exactly how does it cross over into humans? Researchers in Bangladesh are trying to find out.

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A man accused of torturing women is using dating apps to look for victims, police say

Authorities are looking for Benjamin Obadiah Foster, who they accuse of kidnapping and assaulting a woman in Oregon — years after he was charged with holding his then-girlfriend captive in Las Vegas.

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Congress tightens U.S. manufacturing rules after battery technology ends up in China

The Department of Energy allowed a taxpayer-funded breakthrough in batteries to transfer overseas with little oversight

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The Indiana University victim of an alleged anti-Asian attack is out of the hospital

The 18-year-old victim was attacked on a bus in Bloomington, Ind., in early January. The victim is out of the hospital but still recovering, while an insanity defense has been filed by the assailant.

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Latest on Ukraine: British tank training for Ukrainian troops has begun (Jan. 30)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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QUIZ: Test your knowledge of spillover viruses, starting with ... what are they?

As we launch a series about spillover viruses — like SARS-CoV-2, which triggered a global pandemic, you may have a lot of questions. So do we — 7, to be exact, in the quiz below.

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Recent infighting raises the question: How conservative is the GOP?

Republican Party divisions over who would lead the House, debates over the debt ceiling and other conflicts have revived a years-long conversation about what it even means to be conservative.

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Wegovy works. But here's what happens if you can't afford to keep taking the drug

The new weight-loss drugs can be life-changing for people facing health conditions worsened by obesity, but price and spotty insurance coverage may keep them out of reach.

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A Maine community comes together to save a candlepin bowling tradition

Not well-known in many parts of the United States, candlepin bowling is mostly found in New England and nearby parts of Canada. The aging alleys are held together with "duct tape and bubble gum."

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Tom Verlaine, guitarist and singer of influential rock band Television, dies at 73

The founding father of American punk and a fixture in the 1970s New York rock scene died Saturday as the result of a brief illness.

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Police experts say Tyre Nichols' arrest was filled with procedural violations

Experts in policing say there was shocking officer misconduct revealed in police videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest. They say officers in Memphis had an obligation to intervene and render aid.

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What we know about the killing of Tyre Nichols

Body cam footage of the brutal arrest in Memphis of the Black man has sparked protests in several cities. The five ex-officers involved face a litany of charges, including second-degree murder.

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The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest and beating

In the videos released by the City of Memphis, officers are shown aggressively dragging Nichols from his car. Later, officers are seen beating and kicking Nichols as he lies on the ground.

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Ballet dancers from across Ukraine bring 'Giselle' to the Kennedy Center

The United Ukrainian Ballet Company is made up of dancers taking refuge in the Netherlands. The company travels to Washington, D.C., to perform Giselle, choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky.

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Utah's solution to ski traffic snarl? Build the world's longest gondola

Two of Utah's most acclaimed ski resorts are at the end of a narrow canyon road that's increasingly jammed with traffic but the state's plan to fix it is sparking controversy.

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Oil refineries release lots of water pollution near communities of color, data show

Oil refineries release billions of pounds of pollution into waterways each year, according to regulatory data. NPR found that pollution is concentrated near places where people of color live.

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This drinks festival doesn't have alcohol. That's why hundreds of people came

One of the hottest tickets in Washington, D.C., was to a festival that was all about drinking and having fun — but not about booze.

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Mung bean omelet, anyone? Sky high egg prices crack open market for alternatives

Eggs have roughly tripled in price in the last few years. Now a raft of competitors are hoping to lure Americans away from their beloved breakfast food.

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'Everybody is cheating': Why this teacher has adopted an open ChatGPT policy

An associate professor at the prestigious Wharton School is not only allowing his students to use ChatGPT, they are required to.

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Social media platforms face pressure to stop online drug dealers who target kids

During a House committee hearing Wednesday, parents, activists and law enforcement officials accused social media sites of enabling drug dealers to sell fentanyl to young Americans.

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What tracking one Walmart store's prices for years taught us about the economy

Inside our shopping cart is a story of global trade, extreme weather, shrinking packages and rising prices.

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UV nail dryers may pose cancer risks, a study says. Here are precautions you can take

A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists' safety concerns. There are precautions you can take and alternatives to consider.

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Many Americans don't know basic abortion facts. Test your knowledge

An NPR/Ipsos poll found widespread confusion on some basic facts about abortion and pregnancy. Can you answer the same questions correctly?

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Boeing faces a criminal charge of fraud related to deadly 737 Max crashes

The airplane manufacturer will be arraigned in federal court in Texas Thursday as relatives of those killed in two plane crashes seek to overturn an agreement that gave Boeing immunity.

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Boeing pleads not guilty to fraud in criminal case over deadly 737 Max crashes

A top executive entered the plea on behalf of the company in federal court in Texas Thursday, as relatives of those killed in two crashes push to overturn deal giving Boeing immunity.

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