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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.
Trump Aide Stephen Miller's Combative Style Goes Back To High School
by Tamara Keith
Stephen Miller is a White House adviser who recently took on a higher profile with a combative turn before the White House press. This verbal combat has been a Miller trademark since high school.
In New Orleans, State Of Emergency Continues After Heavy Flooding
by Tegan Wendland
A state of emergency remains in effect in New Orleans after heavy flooding last weekend. Storms inundated the city's drainage system, and the fallout has led to resignations and frustrations with a system that failed during Hurricane Katrina.
Kenyan Opposition Leader Continues To Spread Voter Fraud Claims After Election
by Eyder Peralta
Kenya's presidential challenger is digging into his claim of massive voter fraud during this week's election. Election monitors have praised the polls as free and fair. Kenyan election officials dismiss the allegations of vote rigging as unfounded. But the claim is stirring deadly tension in the East African nation.
Democrats Fear Medicare-For-All Plan Could Sharpen Party Divisions
by Scott Detrow
Sen. Bernie Sanders is promoting a Medicare-for-all health care plan, and some Democrats are worried it could sharpen divisions in the party.
Trump Declares Public Health Emergency To Address Opioid Crisis
by Tamara Keith
President Trump said his administration is declaring the opioid crisis a national emergency. It was a surprise move.
GOP Rep. Trent Franks Responds To Recent Threats By North Korea
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., about his thoughts on the latest developments regarding North Korea. He is vice chair of the House Armed Services subcommittee on emerging threats and chair of the missile defense caucus. He's been supportive of the president's tough line with North Korea.
Trump Receives Briefing On North Korea As Tensions Escalate
by Geoff Bennett
As tensions with North Korea escalate, President Trump received a briefing from his security advisers. North Korea threatened this week to fire weapons into the water just off the U.S. territory of Guam.