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Austria's far-right party wins national vote but its chances of governing are unclear
by Rob Schmitz
The far-right Freedom Party of Austria has won the most votes in national parliamentary elections but has fallen short of an absolute majority.
Gene Therapy May Aid In Sickle Cell Disease Treatment
by Rob Stein
Scientists report progress using gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease, a common and devastating genetic blood disorder.
2 Aquariums In Japan Keep Track Of Penguins' Romantic Drama
Charts done by the aquariums have pictures of the penguins connected by lines. Red represent couples, blue indicate broken relationships. And purple? That means it's complicated.
Lawsuit Challenges University Of California System's Use Of SAT, ACT
by Elissa Nadworny
An expected lawsuit will demand that the University of California stop using the SAT and the ACT in the admissions process. Research shows the SAT is biased against low-income and non-white students.
Michigan Woman Win $5 Million Lottery Prize
The woman was prompted to check her ticket after she scrolled through her social media feed and saw an article about the winning ticket coming from the same shop where she bought her ticket.
North Dakota County Votes To Continue Accepting Refugees
by Dave Thompson
Burleigh County commissioners narrowly agreed to keep accepting refugees. A Trump administration executive order requires communities to approve the arrival of new refugees.
Jeff Goldblum Weighs In On The Best Movies Of The Decade
As part of Morning Edition's "Best of the Decade" series, actor Jeff Goldblum shares some of his favorite movies from the 2010s.
'Vanity Fair': Father-Son Dynamic May Explain Tenure Of AG Barr
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Marie Brenner, writer at large for Vanity Fair, about her look into the early days of Attorney General William Barr, and how his views were influenced by his father.
DOJ Watchdog: No Evidence Of Bias In Russia Probe
by Ryan Lucas
The Justice Department's internal watchdog determined the FBI had sufficient evidence to open the Russia probe but criticized the bureau over its surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser.
Volcano Erupts On New Zealand's White Island
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Charlotte Graham-McLay of The Guardian about a volcano erupting in New Zealand that killed at least five people. Several others are missing.
Kansas City Chiefs Scramble To Get Gear Before New England Game
The container, which included helmets and footballs, was sent to New Jersey not Foxborough, Mass. If it wasn't there before kickoff, the team would have to forfeit. The Chiefs beat the Patriots 23-16.