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A secret shelf of banned books thrives in a Texas school, under the nose of censors

A teacher at a public school near Houston has a secret classroom bookshelf largely made up of challenged titles. Many of the books deal with race, sex and gender.

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Scientists can tell how fast you're aging. Now, the trick is to slow it down

Longevity research is booming. Scientists are looking for ways to target the basic biology of aging. And here's the exciting part: Our biological age appears to be malleable.

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Demand for minerals sparks fear of mining abuses on Indigenous peoples' lands

There's a growing demand for minerals as the world ramps up manufacturing of climate solutions. Experts say more than half of these mining projects are on or near lands of Indigenous peoples.

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How a West Bank Palestinian theater went from symbol of hope to casualty of war

Jenin's Freedom Theatre was ransacked by Israeli soldiers, its staff thrown in jail. Once celebrated as a peace initiative, it's the latest casualty of near-daily military raids on the West Bank.

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House Democratic candidates make abortion access top focus of '24 campaigns

Democrats are targeting seats with first-term GOP incumbents in states where access to abortion rights could resonate with swing voters.

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Her son was taken by Hamas. She threw him a concert in the hopes he could hear it

Alon Ohel was taken in the early hours of Oct. 7. He is a talented pianist, and his mother believes that music can keep them connected: "It's not the hearing — it's the vibe, it's the energy."

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A prison art show at Lincoln's Cottage critiques presidents' penal law past

Prison Reimagined: Presidential Portrait Project is on exhibit at President Lincoln's Cottage in Washington. The work of incarcerated artists challenges U.S. presidents' records on mass incarceration.

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Patients say keto helps with their mental illness. Science is racing to understand why

It's not just for weight loss. Patients and doctors alike are having success using the diet for illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. And research is taking off.

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A California community sees a dip in immigration. Where have all the people gone?

The town of Jacumba, on the California-Mexico border, has experienced a massive influx of migrants. Unofficial detention camps have popped up throughout the community. Then one day, something changed.

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Nepal wants its men back from Russia's war in Ukraine after deaths on the front

Russia recruits Nepali men with promises of citizenship and enticing wages. But after news of at least 10 Nepali troops killed, Nepal's government and families want to bring their soldiers home.

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Up First Briefing: ICJ finds Gaza genocide case 'plausible'; bipartisan border deal

The U.N.'s top court is issuing an interim order on the genocide case against Israel. A bipartisan Senate deal pairing border security with aid for Ukraine and Israel could fall through.

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'It felt like my head burst': Survivors recount attack on U.N. facility

Some of the people injured from this week's attack on a United Nations training facility in Khan Younis are receiving treatment in Rafah.

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To help these school kids deal with trauma, mindfulness lessons over the loudspeaker

An elementary school in Florida, credits daily mindfulness lessons with helping students cope with stress — and turning the school around academically. The lessons are delivered through an app.

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7 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Apple and more (Jan. 26-28)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes 'Masters of the Air,' 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Queer Eye'

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The long and bitter relationship between Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas have a tortured relationship dating back to the 1990s. Yet at various times, the hardline policies of one have boosted the other.

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War in Gaza opens scars for Palestinians in Lebanon, firming up support for Hamas

In Beirut's Shatila refugee camp, Palestinian refugees say they support Hamas' fight for their homeland.

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The 'mob wife' aesthetic is in. But what about the vintage fur that comes with it?

The "mob wife" look calls for flashy gold jewelry, big sunglasses — and fur coats. Some people are turning to vintage furs as a sustainable option, but critics say it isn't an ethical workaround.

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Alabama executes man by nitrogen gas for the first time in the U.S.

Kenneth Smith, 58, died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, after a slew of last-minute appeals to several courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, failed.

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A U.S. scientist's tea recipe has Brits aghast. Salt? Warm milk? The horror!

Some 250 years after Americans ruined a lot of British tea in Boston Harbor, a U.S. chemist's salty tip for the perfect cup has prompted an intervention from the U.S. Embassy in London.

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Up First briefing: Boeing faces production caps, Haley bets on South Carolina

The FAA laid out a plan for Boeing 737 Max 9 jets to resume flying, but also hit the company with production caps. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley pins her presidential hopes on her home state.

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Young voters focus more on issues than candidates in 2024 presidential election

Voters under 30 tend to lean left of center overall and could make a major difference for Democratic candidates. Will they turn out in strong enough numbers to help President Biden win reelection?

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The colonoscopies were free but the 'surgical trays' came with $600 price tags

Health providers may bill however they choose, including in ways that could leave patients with unexpected bills for "free" care. Preventive care left an Illinois couple with "surgical tray" charges.

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Japan's village with the oldest population is wooing young residents to survive

Some Japanese are trying to reinvigorate their country's most aged village — where two-thirds of residents are over 65.

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Delegate tracker: Trump leads GOP presidential candidates on road to nomination

How many delegates does each candidate have in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race? NPR keeps track.

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Gene therapy shows promise for an inherited form of deafness

Scientists report that gene therapy restored at least some hearing and speech for five out of six children with a rare form of genetic deafness.

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