The composer Stephen Lawrence, who wrote music for hundreds of "Sesame Street" songs and served as the music director of the beloved kid's album, "Free to Be... You and Me," died on Dec. 30. He was 82.
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Paying close attention — even to the stressful things in life — can actually help you manage your negative reactions, says the founder of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program. n.pr/3pPwPCW
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Social media apps were at the center of politics and society in 2021 — and not always for the better. And yet, many reported record profits.
So what will 2022 bring? Here are 4 areas to watch.
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“If I ignored that for four to five years, I wouldn't be here," NHL staffer Brian “Red” Hamilton said, after a fan spotted a concerning mole.
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The jury in the criminal fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes told the judge Monday morning that they could not reach a unanimous decision on 3 of 11 fraud charges against the former Silicon Valley executive.
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Tonight we lead the show with 11 tight, terrifying minutes ticking through exactly what happened & when on Jan. 6th. I've read excellent print versions of this, but actually hearing the panic rise in people's voices, hour by hour--it is quite something to listen to. Airs 4:06pmET
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has vowed the Senate will forge ahead on voting rights legislation and will vote on changing the rules of the upper chamber by Jan. 17th if the GOP once again blocks the bill.
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Passengers crowded to claim their baggage at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Washington, on Sunday, January 2, amid ongoing flight disruptions across the US.
COVID-19 and winter weather led to the cancellation of thousands of flights across the U.S. on Sunday.
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A major winter storm is bringing 4-8 inches of snow to the Southern Appalachians, Washington, D.C. and eventually up to New Jersey later in the day, according to the National Weather Service. As much as a foot of snow is possible in some areas.
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New: Elizabeth Holmes jury announces to the court that they are unable to reach a unanimous verdict on 3 of the 11 counts she is facing.
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.'s Ariel Worthy live tweeting the swearing in of the city of Pittsburgh's first Black mayor, Ed Gainey.
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It's a new meaning for herd immunity: Sheep and goats are doing their part to encourage people to get vaccinated.
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The settlement deal between disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre, one of his main accusers, was publicly released Monday, after being kept secret for more than a decade.
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New: Elizabeth Holmes jury has a note. We’ll hear it at 10:45 PST. More soon.
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As the migrant crisis evolved in November near the border of Poland and Belarus, photographer Kasia Strek spent several days documenting what she saw.
"Migrants in the woods feared everyone, which did make reporting particularly difficult," Strek said.
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"It is well-known amongst snow chemists that fresh Arctic snow goes very well with 15-year-old single malt whisky," one researcher says.
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Richard Leakey, the world-renowned paleoanthropologist-turned-conservationist, has died at 77.
The death of the native Kenyan was announced late Sunday by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has tested positive for COVID-19.
"In keeping with those directions, and in accordance with CDC guidelines, I will quarantine myself at home for the next five days," said Austin.
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People check their phones an average of 260 times a day. In all of those 260 moments, we're distracting ourselves from the present, which can actually make it harder to manage stress.
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Day 7 of jury deliberations in USA v Elizabeth Holmes. Will we kick off 2022 with a verdict?
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NPR's spoke to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the omicron surge and keeping kids safe as they return to school after the holiday break. n.pr/3JyYgZA
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Now slated for demolition, the building was constructed in 1900 and is a civil rights-era time capsule the city seems to have forgotten — a recent application to delay its destruction raises the question: Is it too late to save the Freedom House?
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Libraries have been a place people turn to for information to help them solve problems.
Some of the complex issues that patrons may face go beyond what most librarians are trained to handle — and that's where social workers can fill in the gaps.
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JUST IN: The FDA has authorized the use of a Pfizer-BioNTech booster in adolescents 12 to 15 years old.
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President Biden ended 2021 with the lowest approval ratings of his presidency, can he turn it around? Do Republicans take back control of Congress and, if so, what will they do?
We have lots of questions about what's ahead. Here are six:
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"When Trump first came out with his 'big lie,' it just never occurred to me that so many Republicans would jump on board," said Susan Leonard of Lyme, New Hampshire. "It's like a group mental illness has hit these people…. I cannot believe this is happening in our country.”
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Fewer than half of Republicans say they are willing to accept the results of the 2020 election — a number that has remained virtually unchanged since a NPR/Ipsos poll asked the same question last January. n.pr/3ESDKiW
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Today’s tip for 2022: Want to eat less meat and stick with it?
Season your veggie meals with the same spices you use for cooking meat. It’ll carry over some of the flavors and keep it satisfying.
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After being silenced by COVID for a year and a half, Broadway roared back in the fall — only to be tripped up by the omicron variant. At one point, half the shows on Broadway were canceled. And the ones that soldiered on, often did so with understudies.
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The U.S. Capitol Police force still faces a long road to address overall security concerns. Chief Tom Manager, who's been on the job for only a short time, testifies before Congress for the first time later this week.
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Fewer than half of Republicans say they are willing to accept the results of the 2020 election — a number that has remained virtually unchanged since a NPR/Ipsos poll asked the same question last January.
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Long before 'The Matrix' writers confirmed it was written as a trans allegory, transgender fans were already connecting with many of its themes.
The red pill Neo takes even looks like estrogen pills from the '90s.
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Neanderthal hunting and gathering might have been a family endeavor, with children playing alongside.
That and three more discoveries were among the biggest archeological advances of 2021 — including one "game-changer."
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2021 wasn't all bad. Slip on your headphones and enjoy a playlist full of hope and delight.
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The first audio advertisement for a soda. A vaudeville act about sneezes. A home exercise tape featuring a man giving calisthenics instructions accompanied by an orchestra.
On January 1st, these audio recordings will enter the public domain.
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Biden's travels in his first year appear focused on the Democrats' so-called "blue wall" states. His top destination was Pennsylvania, which he visited seven times. Second place was Michigan with five trips.
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The new year brings new protections for patients with private health insurance: They'll no longer be blindsided by huge medical bills when they unknowingly receive out-of-network care. But medical organizations say the fix unfairly favors insurers.
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"El Madrileño" is an ambitious musical journey across generations, genres and lyrical traditions that earned C. Tangana a Grammy nomination. He spoke about working with the flamenco maestros and decolonizing Spain's cultural mindset toward Latin America.
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🍻 If you're considering taking a break from alcohol, these 6 tips can help you get started.
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A boom near Pittsburgh was likely a meteor explosion, the National Weather Service said.
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