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Autopsy Report: Prince Died Of An Accidental Overdose

12:46pm June 03, 2016

by Cheryl Corley

The Midwest Medical Examiner's office in Ramsey, Minn., confirmed that iconic pop star Prince died from a self-administered dose of fentanyl — a powerful opiate used to control pain.

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Scientists Say They Hope To Create A Human Genome In The Lab

12:44pm June 03, 2016

by Rob Stein

A synthetic version of the human genetic blueprint might used for a wide range of medical research, scientists say. But it's far from reality, and comes with big ethical and safety questions.

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Thomas Pfarr is a longtime aircraft modeler, but also flies this DJI Phantom quadcopter to take photos.

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In Aircraft Modelers' Friendly Skies, Drones Bring Turbulence

12:40pm June 03, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

Drones are the cool new flying toy, and if there's one group enthralled with things that fly, it's airplane modelers. But will the drone find a home in their hobby or lead to a regulatory crackdown?

A mosquito control inspector in Miami-Dade County, Fla., looks for mosquito larvae in water from a storm drain.

A Permanent Fund That Could Help Fight Zika Exists, But It's Empty

12:01pm June 03, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

Back in 1983, Congress authorized a public health emergency fund. But the pot of money was never very substantial and it hasn't been replenished. The fund now stands at $57,000.

Alexi Pappas plays a young runner named Plumb Marigold in her film Tracktown. Pappas will compete for Greece at this summer's Olympics.

Track Star Alexi Pappas Chases Olympic Dreams In Her New Feature Film

11:12am June 03, 2016

by NPR Staff

Pappas co-wrote, co-directed and stars in Tracktown, which follows a young runner trying to make it to the Olympics. Pappas will be competing for Greece at this summer's games.

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The United States that 25-year-olds (top row) were born into is very different from the one of the 45-year-olds (middle row) and 65-year-olds NPR spoke with. Those differing circumstances and events have shaped very different political outlooks.

Why Our Politics Are What They Are: The View From 3 Generations

10:51am June 03, 2016

by NPR Staff

When it comes to politics, experience matters. Not just that of the candidates, but of the voters, too.

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Chicago Copes With Violence As It Rages Throughout The City

9:32am June 03, 2016

In Chicago, violent crime is on the rise. The murder rate is up 40 percent over this time last year. Ailsa Chang talks to Mary Mitchell, a columnist at the Chicago Sun Times.

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A Job News USA employee directs job seekers to a career fair at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky., on May 18. New figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the number of workers who would like to work full-time but can find only

U.S. Economy Adds Just 38,000 Jobs In May, Far Short Of Expectations

9:20am June 03, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Economists had anticipated 160,000 new jobs, even factoring in a large strike by Verizon employees. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate declined because of people dropping out of the workforce.

L: Monica Nezzer and Patrick Arite at their desks inside the Student Support Center where they work when not giving tours. At right is co-worker Alexander Gordon. R: Patrick Arite talks with fellow guide Alexander Gordon during a campus tour inside the un

Politics In Real Life: The Struggle To Pay For College

8:22am June 03, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Loans and grants often aren't enough to cover all the expenses of a college education. For many students the struggle to afford school means long work hours and even skipping meals.

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Medical Examiner's Report Confirms Prince Died Of Opioid Overdose

6:08am June 03, 2016

A medical examiner's report confirmed he cause of Prince's death was self-administered fentanyl. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen about what fentanyl is and how its illicit use has led to a growing number of overdoses.

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