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Seven families are part of a new federal lawsuit that seeks class-action status in Flint, Mich. Here, signs warn not to drink lead-contaminated water from a water fountain at a church in the city earlier this year.

National

Families Seek Class-Action Status In Federal Lawsuit Over Flint's Water

3:44pm March 07, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Attorneys representing seven families who've been affected by lead-poisoned water in Flint, Mich., filed a lawsuit Monday that cites federal environmental laws.

A pneumococcal vaccine is delivered via motorcycle in Kenya.

Health & Safety

What It'd Take To Save 10 Million Lives: Zinc, Bed Nets, $70 Billion

3:40pm March 07, 2016

by Maanvi Singh

Is the price tag too expensive? Is the goal of saving 10 million lives a year too optimistic?

Big Muddy Farms, an urban farm in northern Omaha, Neb., is seen among residential homes last October. Urban farms have become a celebrated trend, yet earning a living at it is tough, a new survey finds.

Urban Farms Fuel Idealism. Profits? Not So Much

3:14pm March 07, 2016

by Tracie McMillan

Raising crops in the city has become trendy, yet earning a living at it is tough, a survey finds. But many urban farmers are in it for other reasons, like addressing hunger and building community.

When Apple launched its first iPad back in 2010, the company also unveiled an e-books marketplace. Federal courts say the company broke antitrust laws by setting prices with book publishers to target Amazon and its Kindle reader.

Supreme Court Denies Apple's Appeal On E-Books, Triggering Millions In Payments

2:43pm March 07, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Apple must now pay $400 million to e-book purchasers. The case's roots date back at least six years, when Apple sold its first iPad models and sought to compete with books giant Amazon.

Sparks Fly Between Clinton And Sanders At Flint Debate

2:06pm March 07, 2016

by Ron Elving

The Flint, Mich., debate featured several similar moments when, without getting too nasty, Sanders managed to assert his presence and challenge the air of dominance Clinton has sought to project.

Two Spy covers feature Donald Trump, who was frequently criticized in the magazine by co-creators Kurt Andersen and Graydon Carter.

Politics & Government

Decades Later, 'Spy' Magazine Founders Continue To Torment Trump

1:12pm March 07, 2016

by David Folkenflik

No journalists have scrutinized Donald Trump more — or infuriated him more — than Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and Studio 360 host Kurt Andersen during their days at Spy magazine.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning waves to spectators following the AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, in Denver.

Five-Time MVP Peyton Manning Will Announce His Retirement

12:24pm March 07, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Manning, who is the NFL's all-time leading passer and its winningest starting quarterback, just won his second Super Bowl during his 18th season.

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A U.S. soldier stands on an armored vehicle during an annual exercise Monday in Yeoncheon, South Korea, near the border with North Korea. Pyongyang threatened a

World News

North Korea Threatens Preemptive Strike As U.S., South Korea Hold Military Exercise

11:40am March 07, 2016

by Bill Chappell

This year's war games between the U.S. and South Korea are the largest ever. In response, North Korea's Kim Jong Un threatened to unleash a "preemptive nuclear strike of justice."

A man's fast reaction helped keep a young fan from being struck in the face by a baseball bat at a spring training game this weekend.

Phew! Fan Saves Boy From Being Hit By A Flying Baseball Bat

11:33am March 07, 2016

by Bill Chappell

In an instant that's frozen in time, the barrel of the bat looms just inches away from the boy's nose and eyes, with a man's hand and forearm blocking its path.

Pastor Max Lucado blogged about what he views as inappropriate behavior from a presidential candidate who calls himself a Christian.

Pastor Max Lucado Baffled Over Evangelical Trump Supporters

11:14am March 07, 2016

by NPR Staff

The prominent evangelical pastor talks about his recent denunciation of Donald Trump. He says he's puzzled as to why other evangelical leaders seem to give the Republican candidate a "free pass."

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