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France's Louvre Museum Opens Rooms With Paintings Stolen By Nazis In WWII

4:35pm February 23, 2018

by Eleanor Beardsley

The Louvre museum just opened two rooms entirely dedicated to paintings stolen by Nazis during World War II. The museum says its a symbol of its continuing commitment to finding the real owners of looted art. But critics say France's greatest museum has done too little too late.

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A Look At The Fallout From Last Week's Deadly School Shooting In South Florida

4:35pm February 23, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly is joined by David Brooks of The New York Times, and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution to discuss the continuing debate on guns following last week's school shooting in Parkland, Fla., as well as the annual conservative conference happening this week, CPAC.

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What Parents Can Learn From The Larry Nassar And USA Gymnastics Case

4:35pm February 23, 2018

by Kate Wells

What the parents of Larry Nassar's victims want other parents to understand is the question "how could I have let this happen?" Many of their daughters were abused by the Olympic gymnastics doctor while they themselves were sitting there in the room. While they struggle with blaming themselves, they also want other parents to learn about how predators can gain your trust.

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At a marketplace in Lagos, a tray of garri, a powdery foodstuff made from cassava that can be eaten or drunk. During dry season, rats scavenge for food and can spread Lassa fever by defecating or urinating in foods like garri.

Health & Safety

No One's Quite Sure Why Lassa Fever Is On The Rise

3:02pm February 23, 2018

by Menaka Wilhelm

The virus is spread primarily by rats during dry season. The current outbreak in Nigeria has public health officials worried — and eager to find out what's behind it.

The Service Trades Council Union, a six-union coalition representing 38,000 Disney World workers, says what The Walt Disney Co. is doing is illegal.

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Disney Says Promised Bonus Depends On Workers Signing Wage Contract

2:22pm February 23, 2018

by Yuki Noguchi

After Congress approved a cut, Disney, like some other corporations, promised bonuses for workers, but now the company says workers must agree to the wage offer on the table in contract negotiations.

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Members of the South Korean women's curling team celebrate after their semifinal victory over Japan on Friday. The upset puts the team, which has become a sensation in the Olympic host country, into a gold medal round match-up with Sweden.

South Korean Women Win Thriller In Curling, Putting 'Garlic' Gold In Reach

2:13pm February 23, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Their historic run on the Olympic sheet has captured the hearts of their host country. Now, after a clutch semifinal win Friday, the so-called "Garlic Girls" have a shot to capture gold, too.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants a range of measures aimed at preventing shootings like the one last week at a high school in Parkland, Fla. Scott is seen here during a meeting with law enforcement, mental health and education officials on Tuesday.

Florida Governor Calls For Raising Age Limit For Gun Purchases From 18 To 21

2:06pm February 23, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

Instead of broader gun control, Gov. Rick Scott wants to keep guns away from mentally ill or violent people. He announced funds for "school hardening" and police officers in every school.

Sure, this elixir is tasty and comforting, but will it actually soothe your sore throat and help bring your voice back?

Health & Safety

Tea, Honey And Lemon: Does This Classic Trifecta Actually Help A Sore Throat?

1:58pm February 23, 2018

by Natalie Jacewicz

The time-honored elixir gets mixed reviews from doctors and, depending on factors such as caffeine or acids, might even make symptoms worse. Another complication: The scientific research is murky.

President Trump speaks on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday shortly before he announced new sanctions against North Korea. The measures are designed to prevent shipping companies from evading existing measures by sending prohibited goods to the

Trump Declares New Shipping Sanctions On North Korea

12:12pm February 23, 2018

by Greg Myre

The latest punitive measures are aimed at ships and shipping companies from several countries that are sending oil and other products to North Korea in violation of United Nations sanctions.

Ashley Copeland (right) talks to her mom Sue Iverson in the Swedish Medical Center emergency department, near Denver. Copeland got a nerve-blocking anesthetic instead of opioids to ease her severe headache. At discharge she was advised to use over-the-cou

These 10 ERs Sharply Reduced Opioid Use And Still Eased Pain

11:18am February 23, 2018

by John Daley

Collaboration was key for the 10 emergency rooms that cut opioid prescriptions by 36 percent. Doctors say they now use less addictive medicines to manage pain and have shifted patients' expectations.