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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.
Washington TV reporter Pat Collins is retiring after 49 years
Pat Collins, known for being a quirky Washington TV reporter, is retiring after 49 years.
A scientific survey takes a look at 'vocal mimicry' in parrots
A new scientific survey takes a close look at the ability of parrots to mimic human words and phrases.
Stax Records Co-Founder Jim Stewart died Monday at age 92
by Neda Ulaby
Stax Records Co-Founder Jim Stewart built a soul powerhouse from a Memphis, Tenn. label. He died Monday at age 92.
Movie Review: 'Empire of Light'
by Bob Mondello
"Empire of Light" is director Sam Mendes' tribute to cinema. Actress Olivia Colman plays a slowly unraveling employee at Britain's Empire Theater in the 1980s.
Encore: Some residents are concerned about domestic lithium mining in the U.S.
by David Boraks
The U.S. wants to mine more domestic lithium for electric vehicle batteries. It would require demolishing houses, digging up farms and disrupting streams. Some residents worry about the impact.
WNBA star Brittney Griner freed from Russian detention
WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed in a prisoner swap Thursday. She was serving a prison sentence for drug charges in Russia.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky advises on the 'tripledemic'
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Center for Disease Prevention and Control Director Rochelle Walensky about the "tripledemic."
The Supreme Court considers the 'independent state legislature' theory
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court considered whether to endorse the "independent state legislature" theory, which could strip state courts of the power to strike down election laws enacted by state legislatures.
What Georgia's runoff election results mean for political parties
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Republican strategist Janelle King and Democratic strategist Fred Hicks about what the results of Georgia's runoff election mean for the parties moving forward.
A foiled coup plot reveals why members of Germany's far-right can seem 'invisible'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with German historian and author Katja Hoyer about a domestic terrorist organization's plot to overthrow the German government and the country's far-right movement.
Peru's president arrested after attempting to dissolve congress
by Simeon Tegel
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with journalist Simeon Tegel about the recent events in Peru, where former president Pedro Castillo has been replaced and arrested after attempting to dissolve congress.
Movie Review: 'Violent Night'
by Neda Ulaby
The evergreen topic of holiday horror movies gets refreshed after the success of "Violent Night."