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Jacob Zuma (left) — then the president of the African National Congress party, and today the president of South Africa — joins Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini (right) in 2008 to honor the birth of King Shaka, the founder of the Zulu nation.

South Africa's Xenophobic Attacks 'Vile,' Says Zulu King Accused Of Inciting Them

12:36am April 27, 2015

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Recent attacks against immigrants have reportedly caused at least seven deaths in the country. Accused of incendiary remarks, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini says his comments were taken out of context.

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Too Often, Some Say, Volunteer Officers Just Want To Play Cop

12:31am April 27, 2015

by Martin Kaste

The fatal shooting of a suspect by a volunteer deputy in Tulsa, Okla., raises the question that some have already been asking: Why are nonprofessionals allowed to wear badges and carry guns?

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Can A Person With Dementia Consent To Sex?

12:29am April 27, 2015

by Ina Jaffe

A jury in Iowa acquitted a man who had been criminally charged for having sex with his wife, who had Alzheimer's. Very few care facilities have policies on dementia, sex and consent.

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CDC Warns More HIV, Hepatitis C Outbreaks Likely Among Drug Users

12:29am April 27, 2015

by Anders Kelto

The U.S. epidemic of injected-opioid use could lead to more severe outbreaks of HIV and hepatitis C, like those now occurring in Indiana, the Centers for Disease Control And Prevention says.

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"I never thought that my story would have touched somebody so much that they went in front of Congress to present a bill," the young woman, whom NPR is not naming, said of Shaheen. "There's a lot of voices out there that can't tell her thank you."

Young Trafficking Victim's Story On NPR Leads To Senator's Amendment

12:26am April 27, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

Hearing about a young woman's struggle to wipe away her conviction on prostitution charges inspired New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen to introduce legislation to help other victims.

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Fresh oil puddles on the white sand in Orange Beach, Ala., during the BP oil spill in 2010.

5 Years After BP Oil Spill, Experts Debate Damage To Ecosystem

12:23am April 27, 2015

by Debbie Elliott

An effort is underway to figure out how the BP oil spill harmed the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. The damage may not be as dire as feared, but researchers say it's too soon to know the long-term impacts.

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Screening Tests For Breast Cancer Genes Just Got Cheaper

12:21am April 27, 2015

by Rob Stein

A company has priced its test for mutations linked to breast and ovarian cancer at $249 — far less than the thousands of dollars another firm charges. But is there a downside for the worried well?

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Netflix's original series Daredevil, which stars a blind superhero, was originally hard for blind audience members to understand. The series was released without audio description that would make it accessible to the visually impaired. TV broadcasters are

After Fan Pressure, Netflix Makes 'Daredevil' Accessible To The Blind

12:20am April 27, 2015

by NPR Staff

The series stars a blind superhero — but at first, it lacked audio descriptions for the visually impaired. Netflix has added that option, but the issue raises larger questions of online accessibility.

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Tylenol Might Dull Emotional Pain, Too

12:17am April 27, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

People who took acetaminophen responded less strongly to happy or sad photos in a small study. It's one of several studies suggesting that there's an overlap with pain and other feelings.

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Chagossians weep at the grave of their parents on Peros Banos Island April 10, 2006. Fifteen elders are allowed to visit once a year.

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Islanders Pushed Out For U.S. Base Hope For End To 40-Year Exile

11:52pm April 26, 2015

by Ari Shapiro

Britain forced thousands off Diego Garcia, a remote Indian Ocean island, in the '70s to make way for a U.S. military base. For 40 years residents have fought to return. Now they have a growing chance.

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