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What The People Who Read Your College Application Really Think
The college application process can be confusing and frustrating for prospective students. Here's a look at what happens behind the curtain.
Run, Run, Fast As You Can! We're Smashing Your House, Gingerbread Man
They've been run over with cars, exploded by fireworks, bombarded by cannons and squished under children's snow boots. But in Australia, these baked buildings are demolished for charity — and fun.
10 Election Moments You Won't Totally Hate And Might Even Like
The 2016 election was divisive and nasty and full of insults and innuendo. But let's look at the brighter side — here are 10 lighter moments from 2016 that weren't so bad. Some are actually funny.
Investigators Rule Out Explosion In Russian Plane Crash
Mechanical failure is speculated as the likely cause of the Christmas plane crash that killed 92, although not all officials are ready to dismiss terrorism as a motive.
Where Does Alzheimer's Treatment Go From Here?
The failure of an experimental drug that targets clumps of protein inside the brains of Alzheimer's patients called into question one of the leading theories about the cause of the dementia.
Agreement Reached On Syria Cease-Fire
The nationwide cease-fire is to begin at midnight local time. Russia and Turkey will act as guarantors. The agreement does not include areas under the control of ISIS.
Does Handing Out Sanitary Pads Really Get Girls To Stay In School?
A new study tries to find out what happens when girls in the developing world are on their period. And it's complicated.
The Top Stories On NPR.org This Year
This was a big year in politics. But readers also devoured stories on avoiding mosquitoes, raising courageous kids, and why taking notes by hand is still your best bet.
Danish Study Links Fish Oil During Pregnancy With Lower Asthma Risk In Kids
But that's not the final word, caution pediatricians, including the Danish author. It's one of several recent studies with contradictory findings that suggest the supplements could help or hurt.