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People can make vitamin D when exposed to sunshine. But many people in North America never get enough sun to do that.

Vitamin D Tests Aren't Needed For Everyone, Federal Panel Says

2:55pm November 25, 2014

by Nancy Shute

There's not enough evidence that screening the general public for vitamin D deficiency helps reduce the risk of disease, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says.

Ferguson Documents: What The Witnesses Saw

2:06pm November 25, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

The big questions in this case include whether police Officer Darren Wilson felt threatened and whether Michael Brown had his hands up. Witnesses differ on what they say they saw.

Brittanie Reed and her mother, Wendy Fitt, the two pastry chefs behind Snickety Snacks, took their inspiration for these sugar cookies from a series of Beatles finger puppets by the artist Hanasaurusrex.

Arts

Take A Bite Out Of Ringo: Giant Cookies Honor Pop Culture Icons

2:05pm November 25, 2014

by Nevin Martell

Two self-taught pastry pros specialize in hand-painted cookies of musicians and other cultural icons, from Calvin and Hobbes to Fall Out Boy. Their creations seem almost too beautiful to eat. Almost.

This photo, provided by the St. Louis County Prosecutor's Office, shows Ferguson, Mo., police Officer Darren Wilson shortly after his encounter with Michael Brown. A grand jury declined Monday to charge Wilson with killing 18-year-old Brown.

National

Ferguson Documents: Officer Darren Wilson's Testimony

1:48pm November 25, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Wilson told a grand jury in September that Michael Brown punched him twice in the face and "the third one could be fatal if he hit me right." The grand jury declined to charge him in Brown's death.

A screenshot of Annabelle Quezada and La Shea Delaney's Kanye West parody "Hardcover Bound 2."

Books
Arts

These Bookish Millennials Make Memes Worth Reading Into

1:47pm November 25, 2014

by Angela Evancie

From a spoof of Kanye West's "Bound 2" (called "Hardcover Bound 2") to click-bait classic novel titles, millennials are proving that smart content and Internet frippery aren't mutually exclusive.

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'New York Times' Hires Former NPR Executive To Lead Digital Push

12:39pm November 25, 2014

by David Folkenflik

Kinsey Wilson was NPR's chief content officer when he was forced out last month by the network's new CEO, Jarl Mohn.

Turning 21? Here's How To Avoid A Big Hike In Health Premiums

11:55am November 25, 2014

by Michelle Andrews

Coming of age can also mean a whopping 58 percent jump in the cost of your insurance. Shop carefully to pick a plan that strikes the right balance between benefits and cost.

Data scientist Matt Daniels charted the vocabularies of hip-hop artists against Shakespeare and Herman Melville.

Yeezy Or The Bard: Who's The Best Wordsmith In Hip-Hop?

10:38am November 25, 2014

by NPR Staff

A data scientist pitted rappers against Shakespeare to see who had the more extensive vocabulary. But he says he isn't trying to make some sweeping statement about the lyrical prowess of hip-hop.

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Leading retailers are tight-lipped about what they're doing to protect customers from credit card breaches.

As Hackers Hit Customers, Retailers Keep Quiet About Security

10:15am November 25, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

Leading companies are keeping tight-lipped about what they're doing to protect customers from similar attacks that have hit Target, Home Depot and other major retailers.

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Thought Bubbles And One-Liners From An Ohio Classroom

10:13am November 25, 2014

by Lindsay Sandoval

Art imitates life for Chris Pearce — English teacher by day, comic artist by night. Inspired by his students, the material practically writes itself.