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An electrode in the brain restores the career of saxophonist Joey Berkley
NewsSaxophonist Joey Berkley lost his ability to play due to the muscular disorder focal dystonia, but experimental treatment has given him enough flexibility to record a comeback album titled <em>A Suite Life</em>.
U.S. automakers had a punishing week — with a silver lining for shoppers
NewsThe four major U.S. automakers — GM, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla — all reported earnings this week and saw their stocks decline. The auto industry is at a "Darwinian" inflection point, says one CEO.
Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues
NewsRepublicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.
Why Sudan is being called a 'humanitarian desert'
NewsAn emergency coordinator from Doctors Without Borders has seen crises around the world but says she's never seen anything like this. A new report from the aid group underscores her assessment.
Will Harris sway PA voters? A Pittsburgh area Democrat and Republican each have a say
NewsPennsylvania is a swing state, site of the attempt on ex-President Trump's life, and home of a potential Democratic VP pick. We talk with activists in Pennsylvania about how it's all playing there.
Meta takes down thousands of Instagram and Facebook accounts linked to sextortion
NewsThe social media owner announced it has taken down thousands of accounts in Nigeria that were linked to financial sexual extortion scams.
Why the Democratic party still wants to formally select a presidential nominee
NewsNPR's Michel Martin talks to Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee, about the party's plans to quickly nominate a new candidate for president. Biden dropped out on Sunday.
The Olympic president warns of perilous future for global sport as Paris Games begin
NewsIOC President Thomas Bach says Paris is ready to go for the 2024 Summer Olympics. But in speeches this week ahead of the Games, he warned that rising global tensions threaten the Olympic movement.
Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month
NewsThe Israeli leader spoke Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
Hey SNL, we're ready for Maya's Kamala
NewsSocial media is crying out with calls for Saturday Night Live veteran Maya Rudolph to bring back her Kamala Harris impression.
Babies don’t come with instructions. But in Oregon, they now come with a nurse
NewsA new state program offers any family with a new baby a no-cost visit at home with a trained nurse. It’s Oregon’s response to the country’s dismal infant and maternal mortality rates.
Astronomers are scrambling to save the world's most powerful X-ray space telescope
NewsNASA is facing a tight budget and wants to wrap up the Chandra X-ray Observatory, but astronomers don't want to see the 25-year-old X-ray space telescope mission go.
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