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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed
by Allison Aubrey
Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.
Supreme Court Bars New York's Pandemic-Related Restriction On Religious Gatherings
by Brian Mann
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down some of New York state's strictest limits on religious gatherings that were designed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Andrew Weissmann, Ex-Mueller Deputy, On Pardon Granted To Michael Flynn
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Andrew Weissmann, who was one of the lead prosecutors on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team, about the pardon granted to Michael Flynn.
France Considers A Law To Curb What It Views As Islamist Extremism
by Eleanor Beardsley
To the dismay of many French Muslims, President Emmanuel Macron is pushing a law to tighten oversight of mosques, arguing that a phenomenon that he calls Islamist separatism is leading to terrorism.
Holiday Film Preview: What To Watch Now And What To Expect Next Year
by Bob Mondello
NPR offers an expanded holiday film preview to cover the movies that have had their releases delayed into January and February 2021.
Planetary Scientists Say It's Time To Explore Venus
by Geoff Brumfiel
Three missions from Earth are currently headed to Mars. But some scientists are saying it's time to go to Venus, despite all the challenges in heading to Earth's toxic, volcanic planetary neighbor.
In His New Book, Declan Walsh Tells Story Of Pakistan Through Lives Of 9 Individuals
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Declan Walsh about his new book, The Nine Lives of Pakistan, and how Pakistan has survived decades of political and military crises.
Researchers Predict That Autumn Leaves Might Start Falling Earlier In The Future
Researchers say fall leaves may start falling a few days earlier in the future and it could have global implications for climate change.
Results Of Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Questioned After AstraZeneca Admits A Mistake
by Joe Palca
After admitting the preliminary results of the clinical trial were a mistake, AstraZeneca is now facing many questions about the coronavirus vaccine it has developed with the University of Oxford.
Legendary Soccer Player Diego Maradona Dies At 60
by Philip Reeves
Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona died on Wednesday at age 60. NPR remembers his life and legacy.
Trump Pardons Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn
by Ryan Lucas
President Trump has issued a pardon to his former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn who pled guilty to lying to the FBI and then recanted.