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A major South Korean broadcaster omitted 'ladies' from Michelle Yeoh's Oscars speech

The broadcaster said it removed the word because of the connotation surrounding "ladies," offering a glimpse into the tense atmosphere surrounding gender discourse in South Korea.

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Ride-Share and Delivery Drivers Are Independent Contractors, Says Court

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Jimmy Carter took on the awful Guinea worm when no one else would — and triumphed

Jimmy Carter took great pride in pointing out that the United States didn’t start any new wars during his term as president. But after he left office, he launched a war against “neglected” diseases — diseases in far-off lands that most Americans will never suffer from and may not have…

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In Florida, an invasive snail is helping save an endangered bird

The population of an endangered bird, the Everglade snail kite, has rebounded recently. Scientists it's all thanks to an invasive snail that has provided kites with a new abundant food source.

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What to know about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, takeover and fallout

President Biden urged calm as markets roiled over the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. After the FDIC takeover, customers of the bank have full access to their deposits.

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Thousands of migrants have been bused to New York. This man is stepping in to help

New York is struggling to accommodate the new arrivals of migrants in the city. Reverend Juan Carlos Ruiz is among those trying to provide help in the midst of uncertainty.

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Can you catch a hidden virus from a dog kiss or a cat cuddle?

What's the risk of contracting a virus from your Fido or Kitty? It's not a frivolous question, as one cat-owning virologist explains. And there's another question: Can you give a virus to your pet?

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Latest in Ukraine: Expectations are growing for China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Racial bias often creeps into home appraisals. Here's what's happening to change that

Black and Latinx homes are more likely to be undervalued by real estate appraisers, who are mostly older white men. New recruiting and technology aims to change how appraisals are done and by whom.

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Women across Iran are refusing to wear headscarves, in open defiance of the regime

What began as anger at the hijab law grew into a bigger movement as Iranians said they were fed up with the regime's corruption, economic mismanagement and oppression of its citizens.

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Live updates: 2023 Oscar nominations, winners, red carpet looks and more

The 95th Academy Awards ceremony is set to begin Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. Follow along with NPR as we unpack the surprise nominees, big winners, best looks and wildest moments.

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Asylum dreams remain elusive for tens of thousands of migrants bused to New York

With limited work opportunities, they can't leave shelter programs or pay for immigration attorneys. The mayor and other officials says the cost has put a strain on the city budget.

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How law enforcement is promoting a troubling documentary about 'sextortion'

Law enforcement organizations are promoting a new film about children being exploited into sharing sexual images and videos. But many of the film's key claims lack context.

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Kiska, 'the loneliest whale in the world,' dies at Canada amusement park

Canada's last captive killer whale died on Thursday at Marineland, according to local media. The orca, who has been in captivity since she was about 3 years old, was 47.

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A year after plea talks began, the 9/11 case is still in limbo, frustrating families

Settlement talks began a year ago in the 9/11 terrorism case. But little progress has been made, dragging out the future of the problem-plagued U.S. military court and prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

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Inside the emerald mines that make Colombia a global giant of the green gem

NPR ventures into a Colombian emerald mine — which used to be more dangerous, with potential explosions inside and gunfights outside. The CEO, a former U.S. diplomat, says he wanted to change that.

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Changing our clocks is a health hazard. Just ask a sleep doctor

A bipartisan group of senators wants to make daylight saving time permanent. But sleep experts say standard time is better, because it saves morning light and is more in sync with our natural rhythms.

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From elected official to 'Sweatshop Overlord,' this performer takes on unlikely roles

Kristina Wong is a Los Angeles-based satirical artist with a history of taking on surprising leadership positions in real life and on stage. Her latest solo show is Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.

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Why Biden is making moves to the middle, especially on crime

The White House is positioning the president to the middle on crime in an effort to blunt attacks in next year's presidential election from former President Trump and Republicans.

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When train crashes leak harmful chemicals, small town firefighters can be vulnerable

Firefighters are often "woefully under-equipped" to handle train accidents that emit hazardous materials. Most of those serious enough to cause evacuations happened near small towns.

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Who gets believed? Dina Nayeri examines society's personal relationship with truth

In a new book, the author and former refugee explores her own relationship with being believed — and believing others.

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Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs a law that makes it easier to employ children

Under the Youth Hiring Act of 2023, those under 16 don't have to get the Division of Labor's permission to be employed. The state also doesn't have to verify their age anymore.

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And the Oscar for best international film rarely goes to ...

In the 74 years that the Academy of Motion Pictures has selected a winner in the international film category, the statistics paint a tilted global picture.

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Christopher Borrelli: This column is iconic. Somewhere back there, ‘iconic’ became the most meaningless word in the world

CHICAGO — Oscar weekend seems as good a time as any to break the news:

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In Florida, far-right groups look to seize the moment

A far-right group in Jacksonville, Fla., has been regularly projecting hate symbols onto downtown buildings. Groups like this look to capitalize on what they see as a favorable political climate.

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