It was 50 years ago, April 8, 1974 when slugger Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record. It’s one of the most famous moments in baseball history. The pitcher …
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Can home health companies continue without hiring more migrant workers? Many say no
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemand continues to outstrip the supply of home health workers as America ages. An industry official says it can’t continue without recruiting more migrants.
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Junior Espejo looks through eclipse glasses being handed out by NASA in Houlton, Maine. Used correctly, eclipse glasses prevent eye damage. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty …
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Unauthorized ACA plan switches drives call for action against rogue agents : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA record number of Americans are getting health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, and states that use the HealthCare.gov marketplace are vulnerable to a scheme where plans are switched …
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Can’t make it to the total eclipse? 5 ways to bring awe into your life : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images On Monday, April 8, millions of people across the U.S. will be able to view a total solar eclipse — an experience that eclipse …
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Critics of forced drug treatment say it could lead to more fatal overdoses
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMore people suffering from drug addiction are being forced into drug treatment and threatened with prison if they don’t comply. Some say it’s “tough love.” Critics say it’s unethical and …
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Chicago is a hotspot in the measles outbreak. Here's how to stay safe
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Scott Simon asks Dr. Allison Bartlett of the University of Chicago about the dangers of measles and why Chicago is a hotspot in the current outbreak.
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Here’s how to bring stepsiblings and blended families together : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very …
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A dog tries on eclipse sunglasses in London in 2015. Experts say pets don’t need eclipse sunglasses — in fact, quite the opposite. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP hide caption toggle caption Kirsty …
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NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with bioethicist and professor at Lehigh University, Michael Gusmano, about the ethics of using cloned, genetically modified pigs for human organ transplants.