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Alana Turner, 28, is one of the first pregnant people participating in the Rx Kids cash aid program in Flint, Mich. It's piloted by Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who helped uncover the city's lead water crisis a decade ago.
Sylvia Jarrus for NPRFlint, Mich., aims to be a model for wiping out deep poverty during a crucial time for child development. The new benefits start during pregnancy to encourage prenatal care.
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Old power lines plus climate change mean a growing risk of utilities starting fires National News
Texas investigators say the largest wildfire in state history appears to be caused by a power line. Aging utility infrastructure ups the risk of starting wildfires as the climate heats up.
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After 6 months in space and a fiery return over the U.S., NASA's Crew-7 is back home National News
The four crewmembers spent a half-year on the International Space Station conducting dozens of experiments and science research. NASA's Crew-8 mission relieved them on the orbital outpost last week.
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Why flying is still safe despite high-profile problems National News
United Airlines recently had multiple flight emergencies in the span of a few days. Meanwhile, federal investigators are probing Boeing for the door plug blowout. But flying is still low-risk.
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Special counsel Hur defended Biden classified documents probe before Congress National News
Special counsel Hur defended his work in the Biden classified documents probe in a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.
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Hackers are targeting a surprising group of people: young public school students National News
Districts store all kinds of sensitive student data, which means the consequences of a school cyberattack can follow pupils well into adulthood. And it's not just their credit that's at risk.
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African sun and a howling blizzard: trekking through Morocco's High Atlas Mountains National News
NPR correspondent Brian Mann dreamed for nearly 40 years of climbing in North Africa's highest mountains. This winter, he finally got the chance.
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Why NASA wants human guinea pigs to test out Martian living National News
Mars is seen as the next frontier in space exploration. But given the hostile environment on the red planet, is there a good reason why?
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