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Meet Hillary Clinton's New Campaign Weapon — Bill

8:59pm December 21, 2015

by Mara Liasson

He's a political spouse like no other, who has so far been confined to cameos. That will change in January, though one analyst says the best thing he can do is "stay out of the way."

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Activists hold posters during a March 2005 rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court to support separation of church and state. The court heard two cases regarding whether Ten Commandments monuments should be displayed on government properties.

Unbelief As A Belief System: Core Tenet For Christians' Fight For Religious Rights

11:26pm December 14, 2015

by Tom Gjelten

Christian conservatives say their greatest religious rival is secularism, which is growing among Americans. Banning acts like school prayer, they say, amounts to favoring the "religion of secularism."

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Donald Trump listens to the crowd cheer during a campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday. Given Trump's recent comments, media organizations have had to grapple with how to cover his campaign -- and many have reached different conclusions.

How Should The Media Cover Donald Trump?

2:17pm December 14, 2015

by NPR Staff

The GOP presidential candidate's comments have prompted intense debates in newsrooms. For a glimpse of why, a panel of media leaders, including NPR's news chief, discuss the ethics of covering Trump.

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Former Attorney General Eric Holder poses for a portrait at CityCenterDC, Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

Beyond His Tenure, Holder Hasn't Left The Civil Rights Fight

12:31pm December 13, 2015

by NPR Staff

Reflecting on his six years in office, the former attorney general talks with NPR's Michel Martin about what critics have called the most divisive administration and what's in store for him next.

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The Road Home is a private nonprofit social services agency that assists homeless individuals and families, in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Here, a view from outside.

National

Utah Reduced Chronic Homelessness By 91 Percent; Here's How

1:26pm December 11, 2015

by Kelly McEvers

Over the past decade, Utah's toughest cases of homeless people dropped to fewer than 200, from nearly 2,000. Utah's size and support from Mormon leaders are among the reasons for its success.

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Charlize, 8, plays with the Kidizoom Multimedia Digital Camera made by VTech in 2009. A recent data breach hacking sensitive information, including kid's photos, is prompting parents to look twice at their children's technology usage.

At School And At Home, How Much Does The Internet Know About Kids?

4:13pm December 08, 2015

by NPR Staff

Look both ways when you cross the street and don't tell toys your name and address — privacy concerns are some of the latest worries for parents in the digital age.

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Nobel laureate David Baltimore of Caltech speaks to reporters at the National Academy of Sciences international summit on human gene editing, on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of scientists and ethicists from around the world debating how to deal wi

Scientists Debate How Far To Go In Editing Human Genes

3:27pm December 04, 2015

by Rob Stein

The unusual meeting was called to consider a ban on certain uses of a new technique that can make precise changes in DNA. The main concern is altering genes in human sperm, eggs and embryos.

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For decades, astronomers believed there was another planet hiding just out of sight behind the sun. It wasn't until Albert Einstein that this belief was finally debunked.

A Star-Crossed 'Scientific Fact': The Story Of Vulcan, Planet That Never Was

3:20pm November 30, 2015

by NPR Staff

For decades, astronomers believed there was another planet in our solar system, tucked just out of sight. Then Albert Einstein figured out it wasn't there. Author Thomas Levenson explains.

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One mother details her journey with addiction in a group therapy session at Mothers and Infants Sober Together.

In Tennessee, Giving Birth To A Drug-Dependent Baby Can Be A Crime

10:17pm November 18, 2015

The state's "fetal assault" law punishes women whose babies are born with drug withdrawal symptoms. Proponents say the law spurs women to seek treatment, while opponents say it deters them.

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4 Things To Know About The Vetting Process For Syrian Refugees

9:16pm November 17, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The Paris attacks have ignited a debate over whether Syrian refugees should be allowed into the U.S. Refugees are vetted by various agencies, but several state officials have cited security concerns.

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