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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Lawmakers Warn Senate Health Care Bill Could Worsen Opioid Crisis
by Tamara Keith
Some senators are concerned about how the Senate Republicans health care bill would affect treatment for opioid addiction.
55 Percent Of Americans Disapprove Of Senate Health Care Bill
by Mara Liasson
A new NPR-PBS NewsHour-Marist poll shows President Trump's approval ratings below 40 percent and approval of the GOP health care proposal in the teens. This toxic environment makes it even tougher for Republicans to forge a deal to meet their twin goals of repealing the Affordable Care Act and making affordable care more accessible.
Michael Bond, Creator Of Paddington Bear Books, Dies At 91
by Andrew Limbong
Michael Bond, creator of the beloved Paddington Bear books, died Tuesday at 91. The classic children's book character is a scruffy little bear prone to accidents, but he means well.
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Likely To Put Pressure On Nursing Homes
by Ina Jaffe
Two thirds of nursing home residents are paid for by Medicaid. Proposed cuts could put pressure on nursing homes and the older adults they serve.
White House Tightens Airport Security Requirements For Foreign Flights
by David Schaper
The Trump administration announced enhanced security requirements for foreign flights entering the U.S. Passengers and their belongings will undergo more thorough screening at foreign airports.
Boston Surgeon Argues Senate GOP Bill Threatens Nation's Health
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Atul Gawande, a surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and a staff writer for The New Yorker, about what the health care industry learned from the Affordable Care Act.
Death Penalty Debate Heads To Florida's Supreme Court
by Renata Sago
Lawyers squared off in a Florida court Wednesday over whether the governor has the right to remove capital cases from a state prosecutor who opposes the death penalty.
New Island Surfaces Along Coast Of North Carolina's Outer Banks
There's a new island off the coast of North Carolina. Dave Hallac, Superintendent of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, tells NPR's Robert Siegel about it.
Olympic Federations Fight For Ownership Of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
Two Olympic federations for surfing and canoeing are arguing over which of them gets to claim stand-up paddle boarding — the next Olympic candidate. The Court of Arbitration for Sport will decide who can adopt the popular water sport.
Kazakhstan Builds Futuristic City For World Expo, But Forgets To Invite Guests
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with reporter James Palmer about his experience at the World Expo in Kazakhstan earlier this month. The world fair has grandiose architecture, booths from more than 100 countries, music, food and even cameo appearances by world leaders, but it doesn't have a huge audience.
Venezuela's Supreme Court Attacked By Rogue Police Helicopter
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Brian Ellsworth, a senior correspondent for Reuters in Caracas, about the aftermath of the attack on Venezuela's Supreme Court by a rogue police helicopter.