National

House Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On White House Security Issues

1:20pm September 23, 2014

by Tamara Keith

New details are emerging about Friday's incident when a man scaled a fence and reached the White House before the Secret Service subdued him. The incident is prompting questions about lax security.

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Treasury Announces Steps To Reduce Corporate Tax Dodges

1:20pm September 23, 2014

by Jim Zarroli

They're meant to discourage tax inversions by U.S. corporations. Inversions take place when a company merges with a foreign partner and re-incorporates overseas as a way to avoid U.S. taxes.

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As U.N. Leaders Prepare To Meet, Many Issues Vie For Attention

1:20pm September 23, 2014

by Michele Kelemen

Multiple crises could be difficult for diplomats to make priorities with so many key issues at stake: the Ebola crisis, terrorism in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine — just to name a few.

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Obama Emphasizes Coalition In Comments On Syrian Strikes

1:20pm September 23, 2014

by Tamara Keith

President Obama spoke about airstrikes in Syria on Tuesday morning, moments before he left for New York for the United Nations General Assembly meeting.

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Lodging Like A High-End Health Club

12:54pm September 23, 2014

by Kaomi Goetz

In Norwalk, Conn., a new hotel focusing on fitness targets business travelers who want to stick to healthy routines while on the road. It's a new niche for the hospitality industry.

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Coalitions of patient advocates now help steer research funding toward particular projects.

Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Control Over Research Agenda

11:23am September 23, 2014

by Richard Harris

Tired of waiting for a cure for breast cancer, a coalition of activists now leans hard on Congress to steer money to particular research projects. Critics say that approach may miss promising leads.

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With Dark Humor, Anger And Empathy, Women Respond To The NFL

10:21am September 23, 2014

by Jennifer Ludden

Women, who make up 45 percent of the NFL's fan base, are critical of the league's handling of domestic abuse scandals. But some still support their teams and express sympathy for the players.

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Salted caramel has arrived. Here it is at TGI Friday's, on cake, topped with a Ghirardelli salted caramel sauce.

Got Dessert? Slather On The Salted Caramel, Or Just Nibble Some

9:27am September 23, 2014

by Alison McConnell

Once a high-end fad, salted caramel desserts have made inroads into the most mainstream of American food chains, TGI Friday's. Maybe it was inevitable, given our historic cravings for salt and sweet.

How To Inoculate Angry Teens Against Islamic Extremism

9:25am September 23, 2014

Maajid Nawaz used to be a recruiter for an extreme Islamist group in the United Kingdom. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nawaz about how the recruiting process works, and how it can be thwarted.

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Low water levels, like at this reservoir near Gustine, Calif., bring birds and mosquitoes together and help transmit West Nile virus to humans.

In California, Less Water Means More West Nile Virus

8:20am September 23, 2014

by April Dembosky

You'd think that mosquitoes wouldn't like drought, but that's not what's happening in California, where stagnant water breeds more mosquitoes. Cases of West Nile virus have doubled since last year.