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National

Former FAA official discusses safety concerns over crowded airspace around D.C.

7:43am January 31, 2025

by A Martínez

NPR speaks with Michael McCormick, former vice president of the FAA Air Traffic Organization, about reports that the airspace above Reagan airport has long raised safety concerns.

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Science

Why Reporting On Scientific Research May Warp Findings

by Shankar Vedantam

The pressure to publish original research can mean scientists are neglecting to verify the work of others. In its current issue, the journal Social Psychology is trying a different approach.

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Boy Tries To Win Over Girl With A Foul Ball

During a Blue Jays/Rangers game, a boy catches a foul ball. He gives it to an older girl, who flashes a big smile. Video shows he gave her a ball he already had in his hand — he kept the foul ball.

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World News

Record Floodwaters Wash Across Balkans

The worst rains and flooding in Serbia and Bosnia since record keeping began 120 years ago have killed dozens of people. For more, David Greene talks to the BBC's Guy Delauney.

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World News

India's Next Prime Minister Ready To Act On Mandate

by Julie McCarthy

With the BJP's surprising victory in India's elections last Friday, the country prepares to swear-in Narendra Modi as the new prime minister this week. Modi and the BJP dominated the Congress party.

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GOP Candidates Try To Hold Off Tea Party Picks In Primaries

by Ron Elving

A slate of primary races on Tuesday could reveal more about the direction of the Republican Party in this midterm election year.

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Education

Pay It Forward Proposal Could Help Students Afford College

by Leah Binkovitz

A new idea is making the rounds in education circles. Under the plan, states would allow students to go to college for free then they would pay back a percentage of their salaries after they graduate.

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National

GM To Pay Record Fine Over Safety Recall

by Steve Inskeep

The Department of Transportation on Friday announced that it's ordering General Motors to pay a $35 million civil penalty for the handling of its ignition switch problems.

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Health & Safety

Propublica: Doctors Overcharge Medicare For Office Visit

A new investigation suggests hundreds, if not thousands, of doctors are overcharging Medicare for office visits. Steve Inskeep talks to Charles Ornstein of the nonprofit newsroom ProPublica.

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Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

Former FAA official discusses safety concerns over crowded airspace around D.C.

Why Reporting On Scientific Research May Warp Findings

Boy Tries To Win Over Girl With A Foul Ball

Record Floodwaters Wash Across Balkans

India's Next Prime Minister Ready To Act On Mandate

GOP Candidates Try To Hold Off Tea Party Picks In Primaries

Pay It Forward Proposal Could Help Students Afford College

GM To Pay Record Fine Over Safety Recall

S.C. Lawmakers Reconsider Old-School Cursive Writing

Couch Produces More Than Loose Change

Chipotle Dishes Up Food For Thought

Big Sunday Encourages Baby Steps To Volunteerism

Propublica: Doctors Overcharge Medicare For Office Visit