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Scientists Say They Hope To Create A Human Genome In The Lab

12:44pm June 03, 2016

by Rob Stein

A synthetic version of the human genetic blueprint might used for a wide range of medical research, scientists say. But it's far from reality, and comes with big ethical and safety questions.

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Thomas Pfarr is a longtime aircraft modeler, but also flies this DJI Phantom quadcopter to take photos.

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In Aircraft Modelers' Friendly Skies, Drones Bring Turbulence

12:40pm June 03, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

Drones are the cool new flying toy, and if there's one group enthralled with things that fly, it's airplane modelers. But will the drone find a home in their hobby or lead to a regulatory crackdown?

The United States that 25-year-olds (top row) were born into is very different from the one of the 45-year-olds (middle row) and 65-year-olds NPR spoke with. Those differing circumstances and events have shaped very different political outlooks.

Why Our Politics Are What They Are: The View From 3 Generations

10:51am June 03, 2016

by NPR Staff

When it comes to politics, experience matters. Not just that of the candidates, but of the voters, too.

Politics & Government

Clinton Plays Up Her Foreign Policy Experience; Portrays Trump As Unfit

9:32am June 03, 2016

Hillary Clinton, in a room full of military personnel in San Diego, went into attack mode against Donald Trump. Morning Edition talks to NPR's Mara Liasson and David Ignatius of The Washington Post.

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Chicago Copes With Violence As It Rages Throughout The City

9:32am June 03, 2016

In Chicago, violent crime is on the rise. The murder rate is up 40 percent over this time last year. Ailsa Chang talks to Mary Mitchell, a columnist at the Chicago Sun Times.

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Economy

Is The Economy Adding Jobs At A Steady Clip? Report Will Offer A Clue

9:32am June 03, 2016

by John Ydstie

On Friday, the Labor Department releases May's jobs report. It's the final report before the Federal Open Market Committee's next meeting, at which some expect the federal funds rate will be raised.

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L: Monica Nezzer and Patrick Arite at their desks inside the Student Support Center where they work when not giving tours. At right is co-worker Alexander Gordon. R: Patrick Arite talks with fellow guide Alexander Gordon during a campus tour inside the un

Politics In Real Life: The Struggle To Pay For College

8:22am June 03, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Loans and grants often aren't enough to cover all the expenses of a college education. For many students the struggle to afford school means long work hours and even skipping meals.

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Internal documents show how Trump University offered advice on how to exploit the "Great Recession" that peaked in 2008 and caused housing prices to plummet.

Around the Nation

Scientists Say They Hope To Create A Human Genome In The Lab

In Aircraft Modelers' Friendly Skies, Drones Bring Turbulence

Why Our Politics Are What They Are: The View From 3 Generations

Clinton Plays Up Her Foreign Policy Experience; Portrays Trump As Unfit

Chicago Copes With Violence As It Rages Throughout The City

Is The Economy Adding Jobs At A Steady Clip? Report Will Offer A Clue

Politics In Real Life: The Struggle To Pay For College

Hecklers Give Race Organizers An Idea For A Name Change

Young Boy Reports His Dad For Running A Red Light

Trump University Promised To Help People Profit Off The Foreclosure Crisis