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Native Americans Sue After Government Says Grizzly Bears No Longer Endangered

8:03am July 16, 2017

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Ben Nuvamsa of the Hopi Tribe about a lawsuit by Native Americans challenging the federal government's de-listing of the grizzly bear as an endangered species.

Jack Gilbert, co-author of the book "Dirt Is Good," says kids should be encouraged to get dirty, play with animals and eat colorful vegetables.

'Dirt Is Good': Why Kids Need Exposure To Germs

7:15am July 16, 2017

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Should I use antibacterial soaps? How often should I bathe my child? Those are just some of the questions Jack Gilbert, a microbiome scientist, answers in his new book.

New research finds that African-Americans who grow up in harsh environments and endure stressful experiences are much more likely to develop Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia.

Stress And Poverty May Explain High Rates Of Dementia In African-Americans

2:05am July 16, 2017

by Jon Hamilton

New research finds that African-Americans who grow up in harsh environments and have many stressful experiences are much more likely to develop Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia.

U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has been cleared by a Brazilian court of criminal charges for filing a false robbery during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian Court Tosses Criminal Case Against Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte

7:41pm July 15, 2017

by Maquita Peters

The court said that it dismissed the case after determining that Lochte's robbery claim made to NBC did not constitute filing of a fake report, a crime punishable by up to 18 months in prison.

The exterior of the Marco Polo building in Honolulu is left charred after a fire broke out on Friday.

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At Least 3 Killed, 12 Injured In High-Rise Fire In Honolulu

11:46am July 15, 2017

by James Doubek

More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire, which spread to three floors of the 36-story Honolulu apartment building. The building did not have a sprinkler system.

A man carries sandbags to reinforce the barrier he build to keep the floodwater from reaching his house in Gurnee, Ill., Friday. Illinois officials say flood damage north of Chicago is expected to worsen this weekend as water flows down rivers.

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Floodwaters Hit Record Highs In River North Of Chicago

9:49am July 15, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The flooding north of Chicago has affected some 6,800 buildings and is "unprecedented," Illinois officials said. It's expected to worsen this weekend.

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More Domestic Violence Shelters For Men Opening

8:52am July 15, 2017

by Lauren Silverman

One in seven men has suffered severe physical violence by an intimate partner. But male victims of domestic violence have a hard time finding safe places to get away from their abusers.

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Investigators Work To Find Cause Of Crash That Killed 16

8:52am July 15, 2017

by Tom Bowman

Investigators are struggling to identify the cause of Monday's crash of a KC-130 that killed all 16 aboard. Fifteen Marines and one sailor died.

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Chinese Company Tries To Win Over Wyoming Wind Workers

8:52am July 15, 2017

by Madelyn Beck

There's international competition to get into Wyoming's fast growing wind energy industry. A Chinese wind company is seeking an edge by offering free training to former coal miners.

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Coast Guard Works To Weed Out Hoax Distress Calls

8:52am July 15, 2017

Every year, the Coast Guard wastes valuable resources and crew on as many as 150 fraud calls. Scott Simon talks with the Coast Guard's Branch Chief Al Arsenault about using voice forensics for help.