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Nicole Saphier, a breast cancer radiologist, is the president's third nominee for surgeon general. Will she get confirmed?

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Nearly a third of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night. A lot of us struggle to get to bed as we power through tasks or get lost in endless scrolling. Here's help.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered — and controversial — women in South African history. In a new documentary her granddaughters examine the liberation icon in all her complexity.

Caught in limbo after the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish families struggle with cold, loss and uncertainty — feeling abandoned by the U.S. allies they once fought alongside.

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Democrats could have a narrow path to winning the Senate, with these specific states on the table.

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The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.

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The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.

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The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

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Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government -billed as the first of its kind this century, is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.

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A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.

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In Germany, robotic AI dogs with the faces of tech's most powerful men are on the loose — courtesy of American artist Beeple.

From energy markets to everyday prices, the fallout from the Iran war is reshaping the global economy.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap of the Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap about their new album Fenian.

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Four states have recently passed legislation to limit teaching and assessments via screens for students. So has the United States' second-largest school district.

From peptides and protein to sleep hygiene and vaccines, what actually helps you age well? Physician Eric Topol breaks down the science — and the myths — of longevity and anti-aging.

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Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.

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Electric vehicles lose some range in the winter — and, to a lesser degree, in the summer. But exactly how much? AAA has brand-new data.

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A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.

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The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors. 

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This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job!