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Pharma reps have visited doctors for decades. What impact does it have on patients?
by Sydney Lupkin
A economic research study shows that oncologists' prescribing habits change after they've been visited by pharmaceutical sales reps — and it also shows the changes do not extend patients' lives.
Guantánamo Bay has been open for 22 years despite calls for its closure
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Scott Roehm of the Center for Victims of Torture about how Guantánamo Bay still is operating despite calls for its closure.
'The Future' asks if technology will save humanity or accelerate its end
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Naomi Alderman on her new novel, The Future, which asks whether the giants of technology more likely to save humankind or accelerate its end.
New FAFSA comes with a big mistake that could lower students' financial aid
by Cory Turner
The U.S. Department of Education is debating whether to make an enormous and potentially disruptive change to this year's FAFSA process to help borrowers and remedy a department mistake.
Defense Secretary Llloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer
by Tom Bowman
After Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was mysteriously hospitalized, doctors from Walter Reed National Military Center say he is being treated for prostate cancer.
White House Infrastructure Czar Mitch Landrieu joins Biden reelection campaign
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with White House infrastructure Czar Mitch Landrieu about joining President Biden's reelection campaign, and what role infrastructure law will play in the election.
Trump appears in court over claim to immunity in election interference
by Carrie Johnson
Former President Donald Trump appeared in federal court today. At issue was whether he is immune from prosecution for his attempts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election.
Michigan defeats Washington at transitional moment for college football
by Nicole Auerbach
Last night, the college football world was transfixed on Houston as the #1 Michigan Wolverines squared off with the #2 Washington Huskies in the 4-team college football playoff finale.
Taiwan's long history of colonization has forged its distinct cuisine
Taiwan has endured a long history of colonization. As a trip to the culinary center of Tainan reveals, those outside forces have helped create a cuisine that is distinctly Taiwanese.
Ecuador in state of emergency after notorious gang leader escapes prison
Ecuador's President declares a state of emergency as a massive search is underway to find one of the country's most notorious drug lords, who recently escaped from prison.
Protests at Ukraine-Poland border pitting truck drivers against each other
by Elissa Nadworny
A trucker protest is still blocking traffic at several other crossings between Ukraine and Poland, holding up thousands of Ukrainian trucks waiting to cross.
Sailors hope infrastructure investment will revitalize Great Lakes
by Julian Hayda
Sailors on the Great Lakes are hoping $17 billion of federal investment in maritime infrastructure can help revitalize their waterways.