These Flatworms Can Regrow A Body From A Fragment. How Do They Do It And Could We?
Biologists are keen to understand how a type of flatworm known as a planarian uses powerful stem cells to regenerate an entire body from a headless sliver of itself.
U.S. Olympic Committee Moves To Decertify USA Gymnastics
The U.S. Olympic Committee has moved to revoke USA Gymnastics’ status as a “national governing body.” The move comes as the organization has botched its reorganization following a sex-abuse scandal.
Texas Senate Race Turns Into A Bit Of A Food Fight
Texas Senate candidates Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke have been trying to appeal to voters by using classic Texan foods and drinks, such as Whataburger and Shiner beer, in their campaigns.
A Survivor Of The Sutherland Springs Shooting Recounts His Trauma And Recovery
“It’s been the best year of my life,” says a survivor of last year’s Texas mass shooting. The trauma allowed him to find a way to prioritize his relationship with God and his children.
Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes
Voters in Oregon and Washington will decide Tuesday whether to strip cities of their ability to tax sugary drinks, thanks to ballot initiatives backed by Big Soda.
What If The Polls Are Wrong Again? 4 Scenarios For What Might Happen In The Elections
The polls show a Democratic advantage in the House and a Republican one in the Senate. But be ready for anything because surprises in politics always happen.
Indiana Democrats Say They’re Optimistic In Race For U.S. Senate Seat
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Indiana Democratic Chairman John Zody about his party’s final day on the campaign trail for this year’s midterm elections.
Florida Farmers Say Their Concerns Transcend Party Politics
Florida farmers are concerned what a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico could mean for their economic security. They are pressing the GOP in Congress to educate the administration about their concerns.
Several Former Military Leaders Speak Out Against Troops Sent To U.S.-Mexico Border
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired Army Lt. Gen. James Dubik about the use of troops along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Will The Industrial Midwest Remain Trump Country In This Year’s Midterms?
Hotly contested gubernatorial races in the Midwest are testing whether President Trump’s wins in states like Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin represent a lasting shift or a blip.
1 Year After Deadly Church Shooting, Sutherland Springs Community Struggles To Cope
It’s been a year since the deadly church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas. In the past year, the tiny community — including survivors — has struggled to cope with what happened and why.
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