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The Newlead Castellano was owned by Greece-based Newlead Holdings.

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Ship's Crew Stuck Off Coast Of Georgia Since April Might Soon Head Home

4:12pm August 08, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The Newlead Castellano was stopped near Savannah over unpaid debts — stranding the Filipino crew members, who didn't have permission to enter the U.S. Their months of waiting may soon be at an end.

Tommy, a repeat patient at the Supportive Place for Observation and Treatment in Boston, says the room has saved lives.

In Boston's 'Safe Space,' Surprising Insights Into Drug Highs

3:39pm August 08, 2016

by Martha Bebinger

As doctors and nurses learn more about what the body goes through during drug use, they are changing the treatment they provide for patients on heroin and other drugs.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane.

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Pa. Attorney General, Embroiled In Massive Political Scandal, Goes To Trial

2:48pm August 08, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Kathleen Kane is charged with, among other things, perjury and obstruction. She is accused of releasing secret grand jury information to hurt a foe.

An inspection found that at one Los Angeles nursing home an employee took video of a co-worker "passing gas" on the face of a resident and posted it on Instagram.

Federal Officials Seek To Stop Social Media Abuse Of Nursing Home Residents

2:41pm August 08, 2016

After ProPublica identified dozens of cases of dehumanizing photos posted on social media sites, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services unveiled a plan to increase oversight.

Some people in the global health sector call him "Bono with a bow tie." Dr. Peter Hotez in his office at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

#NPRWormWeek: The Scientist Who's Waging A War On Worms

1:17pm August 08, 2016

by Malaka Gharib

Scientist Peter Hotez has spent nearly 40 years trying to treat and eliminate the diseases that worms can cause. And he won't let the "ick" factor stop him.

Pro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker (in blue jacket) inspects the turf at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium after an NFL preseason football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Indianapolis Colts was canceled due to poor field conditions.

NFL Hall Of Fame Game Called Off Due To 'Congealing And Rubberized' Field Paint

12:28pm August 08, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

The game between the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts was canceled after the paint issue raised concerns that players might slip. Fans who bought tickets will reportedly get a full refund.

Larissa Martinez and Mayte Lara Ibarra had just finished their senior year of high school when they each decided to go public with their immigration status.

What It's Like To Be College-Bound And Worried About Your Immigration Status

11:53am August 08, 2016

by Sam Gringlas

Two high school seniors made headlines when they decided to go public with their immigration status. Here's what they're thinking about as they prepare to start college this fall.

When Pregnant Women Need Medicine, They Encounter A Void

11:12am August 08, 2016

by Rae Ellen Bichell

Women encounter a dilemma when they get pregnant: Should they continue taking medications that keep them healthy? That question can be scary, because drugs are rarely tested for safety in pregnancy.

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In this file photo, a professor holds a tray of stem cells at the University of Connecticut. The NIH plans to lift a moratorium on funding studies using human stem cells in animal embryos.

The Chimera Quandary: Is It Ethical To Create Hybrid Embryos?

8:26am August 08, 2016

by NPR Staff

The National Institutes of Health proposed lifting its moratorium on funding for research on part-animal, part-human embryos — which raises a huge dilemma, says bioethicist Insoo Hyun.

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Trump, Clinton To Deliver Economic Policy Speeches This Week

6:00am August 08, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will spell out what they might do to encourage growth and create jobs. Trump will offer his ideas on Monday in Detroit. Clinton will give her speech on Thursday.