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If he's a nurse anesthetist, he could be making $17,290 a year more than his female counterparts.

Even In Nursing, Men Earn More Than Women

4:52pm March 25, 2015

by Julie Rovner

Almost all registered nurses are women, but men in the profession are paid more, a study finds. The differences were especially startling in outpatient settings and for nurse anesthetists.

Quality-Testing Legal Marijuana: Strong But Not Always Clean

4:52pm March 25, 2015

by Poncie Rutsch

Early efforts to test legal marijuana are finding that it's got lots of buzzworthy THC. But it can also have fungus, chemical residue and bacteria. What that means for health and safety isn't clear.

Lily Bushelle (right) dressed up as Shirley Chisholm. In 1968, Chisholm became the first African-American woman elected to Congress.

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From A Congresswoman To A 'Queen,' Girl's Dress-Up Photo Series Rolls On

4:18pm March 25, 2015

by Alycia Bennett

Photos of 5-year-old Lily Bushelle dressed up as heroines of African-American history have gone viral. Her family is finding new icons to continue their series.

Gen. Allen: Iran's Involvement Complicates Anti-ISIS Effort

4:02pm March 25, 2015

Host Rachel Martin speaks with reporter Teri Schultz about her exclusive interview with Gen. John Allen, the man charged with U.S. efforts to counter the self-described Islamic State.

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Afghan President Makes First Official Visit To Washington

3:29pm March 25, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani comes to Washington looking for help getting through this year's fighting season. With American attention shifting to other conflicts, that could be a tough sell.

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As Americans Eat Healthier, Processed Foods Starting To Spoil

3:28pm March 25, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

Kraft Foods recently announced a massive recall of its macaroni and cheese. The company — and the processed food industry in general — are hitting some stressful times.

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Polls show changing American opinion on marijuana, and it's having an effect on politics.

Obama, 2016 Contenders Deal With Changing Attitudes On Marijuana

3:23pm March 25, 2015

by Juana Summers

As Americans move toward more favorable views of pot, politicians are moving, too — in some cases.

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President Obama Holds First Meeting With Afghan President

2:13pm March 25, 2015

by Scott Horsley

President Obama held his first face-to-face meeting Tuesday with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. White House officials say this marks the beginning of a new, more cooperative U.S.-Afghan relationship.

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California Plastic Bag Referendum Could Spark Environmental Showdown

12:40pm March 25, 2015

by Richard Gonzales

A referendum to repeal California's statewide ban on plastic single-use bags has been added to the November 2016 ballot. The measure was backed by the plastic bag industry.

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Bowling's First 900 Score Still Disputed After 30 Years

12:40pm March 25, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Jeff Richgels, who writes the blog, "The 11th Frame," about when bowler Glenn Allison rolled 36 strikes in 1982.

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