Paul Ryan Sells Health Care Bill As A 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity'
With conservative lawmakers and interest groups blasting the Republican health care overhaul effort, the House speaker is making a hard sell for his bill.
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The Winners And Losers In The Republican Health Care Plan
NPR takes a look at who stands to benefit and who could be hurt if the House GOP plan to repeal and replace Obamacare becomes law.
Winston-Salem Police Get A Refill Of Overdose Fighting Drug
The Winston Salem Police Department is getting a new supply of a drug that will help save lives.
Some Neanderthals Were Vegetarian — And They Likely Kissed Our Human Ancestors
A new study of the dental plaques of three Neanderthals reveals surprising facts about their lives, including what they ate, the diseases that ailed them and how they self-medicated (and smooched).
Scientists Closer To Creating A Fully Synthetic Yeast Genome
An international consortium of researchers has synthesized about a third of the genetic code of baker's yeast. It's an important milestone in science's quest to create complex "synthetic life."
Medical, Hospital Groups Oppose GOP Health Care Plan
Associations of doctors, nurses and hospitals say the bill, under review in Congress, will likely reduce coverage and hurt Americans' health. Among the critics is Medicaid's chief medical officer.
Looking Into The Horse Milk Story That The Dalai Lama Told John Oliver
The spiritual leader says he brought down Mongolia's rate of alcoholism by encouraging a switch from vodka to horse milk.
Uranium Leak By Duke University Researchers Comes Under State Scrutiny
A Duke University lab manager has been demoted after damaging a container of Uranium and leaking a small amount of its contents.
5 Key Takeaways From The GOP Health Overhaul Plan
The bill proposes big changes to state and federal Medicaid programs and tax advantages for people who can afford to save up for health care costs.
The Possibilities For Compromise On The Republican Health Care Plan
With the Republicans' new health care plan under attack from all sides, Steve Inskeep talks to one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act, Zeke Emanuel, about the possibility of compromise.