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Golden State Warriors Celebrate Best Season In NBA History

8:11am April 14, 2016

The Golden State Warriors broke the NBA record for most wins in a season. Steve Inskeep talks to Diamond Leung, who covers the team for the San Jose Mercury News, and was there Wednesday night.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders visited Afghanistan in 2011 as part of a delegation.

Understanding Bernie Sanders' Foreign Policy Approach

6:00am April 14, 2016

by Scott Horsley

He's against the Iraq war, but not a pacifist and he sees foreign policy through an economic lens. Here's what you need to know.

What Does 'Trumpism' Mean For The Future Of The GOP?

5:38am April 14, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Consternation is growing among Republicans over Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The prospect of Trump as the Republican presidential nominee has raised many questions about the party's future.

How Do We Get Our Drinking Water In The U.S.?

4:59am April 14, 2016

by Zhai Yun Tan

Clean, safe drinking water is essential to life. To get that water, however, requires a sludge of chemicals, countless testings — and different treatment processes depending on where you live.

Ian Burkhart prepares for a training session in Columbus, Ohio. To move muscles in Burkhart's hand, the system relies on electrodes implanted in his brain, a computer interface attached to his skull, and electrical stimulators wrapped around his forearm.

Technology Helps A Paralyzed Man Transform Thought Into Movement

8:40pm April 13, 2016

by Jon Hamilton

An implant and wires that reroute nerve signals from a man's brain to his hand allow him to grasp and lift objects, after much practice. But easy, wireless signaling from the brain is still the goal.

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Want To Set Up A Shell Corporation To Hide Your Millions? No Problem

8:39pm April 13, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

The Panama Papers showed just how easy it is to stash your money in a place where regulators can't find it. It's not illegal to set up these corporations, and the business of creating them is booming.

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At the Iowa State University Beef Nutrition Farm, the cattle eat carefully formulated rations. Researchers there are trying to test new types of animal feed.

Taking Cues From Human Nutrition To Reduce Antibiotic Use In Livestock

7:38pm April 13, 2016

by Amy Mayer

Researchers are trying to figure out whether probiotics — the stuff we like to eat in yogurt to keep our guts healthy — could also help pigs, cows and chickens thrive.

Bryant (right) celebrates with Lebron James (center) and Carmelo Anthony after winning the men's basketball gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Kobe Bryant's Life And Career By The Numbers

6:50pm April 13, 2016

by Laura Wagner

After 20 years in the NBA, the point guard plays his last game Wednesday night.

Melania Trump in the spin room after the CNBC Republican presidential debate last October in Colorado.

An Atypical Political Spouse, Melania Trump Steps Into The Campaign Spotlight

6:37pm April 13, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

She's not a typical political spouse, spending most of her time at home caring for the couple's 10-year-old son.

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U.S.-Led Campaign Claws Back Turf From ISIS

6:30pm April 13, 2016

by Mary Louise Kelly

President Obama convenes his National Security Council at CIA Headquarters on Wednesday. On the agenda: how to defeat ISIS, how to advance peace in Syria and how to achieve those two goals quickly.

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