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5 low-key ways to get your new year off to a healthy start

Does the idea of ambitious goal-setting in January turn you off? Try these tips for sustainable self-care instead.

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RSV recedes and flu peaks as a new COVID variant shoots 'up like a rocket'

RSV and the flu appear to be receding in the U.S., but COVID is on the rise, new data suggests, driven by holiday gatherings and an even more transmissible omicron subvariant that has become dominant.

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Nate Thayer, rebel reporter who interviewed Pol Pot in the Cambodian jungle, has died

After tracking him for nearly a decade, Nate Thayer became the last Western correspondent to interview the murderous Khmer Rouge leader. Thayer died at his home in Falmouth, Mass., at age 62.

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Five Democratic politicians' homes or offices have been shot at in Albuquerque

Authorities already had planned to highlight the attacks — then came word of yet another shooting with a political target.

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Iran demonstrators vow to continue protests despite ongoing crackdowns

The protests that have gripped the country since September may have diminished to some extent recently, but demonstrators in Iran reached by NPR insist the protests will not die out or fade away.

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Biden's national security adviser is hopeful war over Taiwan can be prevented

In an exclusive interview at the White House, Jake Sullivan spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep. They discussed China-Taiwan tensions, the war in Ukraine, and his upcoming trip to Israel.

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A newborn was surrendered to Florida's only safe haven baby box. Here's how they work

A newborn was surrendered recently under a program that lets people give up an unwanted infant anonymously. There are dozens of baby boxes scattered across the U.S., but the practice is controversial.

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Got neck and back pain? Break up your work day with these 5 exercises for relief

Hunching over screens takes a toll. Movement researchers say you can prevent pain from accumulating by taking quick breaks for movement. Here are 5 exercises to try that take a minute or less.

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Sam Phillips, who introduced the world to Elvis and Johnny Cash, would be 100 today

Phillips launched the careers of legends including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. The rock and roll pioneer spoke to Morning Edition in 1993, a decade before his death.

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People in Tokyo wait in line 3 hours for a taste of these Japanese rice balls

Onigiri Bongo has served the humble onigiri, or rice ball, for 60 years. The current owner is the widow of the original owner, whom she married after discovering the restaurant as a newcomer to Tokyo.

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Abortion pills should be easier to get. That doesn't mean that they will be

Changes by the FDA mean patients won't have to schedule in-person exams to get a prescription. That opens the door for more pharmacies to provide the medication. But not everyone will have access.

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Looking to watch porn in Louisiana? Expect to hand over your ID

The state's new law went into effect this week with the intent of protecting minors from pornographic content online, according to lawmakers.

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A man killed women he deemed 'immoral' — an Iranian film fictionalizes the story

The real-life "Spider Killer" murdered 16 women in Iran between 2000 and 2001. The case inspired Holy Spider, which has resonated abroad during a time of amplified state violence in Iran.

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This baby could push India past China to become the world's most populous country

Any day now, the United Nations will declare India's population the largest in the world. The country's next generation is poised to be healthier, more literate — and more female — than ever before.

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Many ERs offer minimal care for miscarriage. One group wants that to change

A group of doctors trains health care providers to treat miscarriage in the emergency department. This could be increasingly important in states where abortion is outlawed.

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Federal opposition to ESG in 2023

From state treasurers divesting pension and operating funds from BlackRock and other ESG providers to state attorneys general investigating the same providers over the impact of ESG on assorted policy matters, state officials led the pushback against environmental, social, and corporate governance investing in 2022.

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An airline worker died after being 'ingested into the engine' of a plane, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an incident with the Embraer 170 aircraft which killed an American Airlines worker on Saturday in Montgomery, Ala.

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Hurricane-damaged roofs in Puerto Rico remain a problem. One group is offering a fix.

Five years after Hurricane Maria, PRoTechos, a local nonprofit, helps repair damaged roofs the government overlooked or that were fixed poorly. It also trains people to make future repairs themselves.

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A third atmospheric river storm is set to add to misery in California's flooded areas

Parts of California were still under flash flood warnings Monday, with yet another deluge of rainfall set to arrive midweek.

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Tennis great Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

The 66-year-old tennis legend has been diagnosed with early stages of throat and breast cancer. "The prognosis is good," her agent told NPR.

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In county jails, guards use pepper spray, stun guns to subdue people in mental crisis

An investigation finds that corrections officers in Pennsylvania use physical force on people who may be unable to comply with orders due to a mental health condition.

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When someone turns 100, these volunteers are there to make sure they're honored

For the past three decades, the Centenarians of Oklahoma volunteers have made it their mission to celebrate as many centenarians as they can. To date, they've honored more than 2,700 and counting.

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Time is fleeting. Here's how to stay on track with New Year's goals

As we dive into another new year of resolutions, managing time is the key to success. And learning to organize our time around our goals may mean saying 'no' to activities that don't align.

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Immerse yourself in this colossal desert 'City' — but leave the selfie stick at home

Michael Heizer began work on his massive installation in the Nevada desert more than 50 years ago. One of the largest artworks in the world, it cost $40 million (so far) and is now open to the public.

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Despite infighting, it's been a surprisingly productive 2 years for Democrats

Despite more than a handful of setbacks, President Biden has delivered on several major promises since 2021, some with bipartisan support. Those compromises could be harder with the new Congress.

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