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China Intercepts WeChat Texts From U.S. And Abroad, Researcher Says
A cyber researcher says he found unsecured databases in China storing billions of conversations and user information from the app. NPR spoke to U.S. citizens who say their messages were blocked....
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Want Stronger Friendships? Pull Out Your Notepad
It's easy to let your friendships run on autopilot. If you really want to maintain connections with people you care about, it helps to get organized. Here's how. (Image credit: Jamie Jones/Getty...
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Search For 'Gay Genes' Comes Up Short In Large New Study
Researchers have long hoped to find out if genes contribute to sexual orientation. A new study of genetic data from thousands of people hints there may be some link, but it's still far from clear....
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What Do New Citizenship Rules For Kids Of U.S. Military, Workers Abroad Mean?
Trump officials say a new policy on citizenship for children born abroad affects only a small fraction of U.S. service members and government workers. But the change touched off a major backlash....
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At The U.S. Open, The Ball's In Their Court — And It's Their Job To Pick It Up
With such proximity to world-class professional tennis, many ballpersons return to the tournament in New York year after year. But they have to pass tryouts first. (Image credit: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty...
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After Fatal Crash, Loved Ones Remember Racer Jessi Combs: 'She Was A Badass'
Harney County Sheriff's Office confirmed Jessi Combs was trying to break her record of 398 mph when she died. Her North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger crashed in Oregon's Alvord Desert....
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Jeffrey Epstein's Criminal Case Closed After His Death Derailed Prosecution
But that's not the end of it. Despite the dismissal of sex trafficking charges due to his suicide, Epstein's accusers have sued his estate and authorities continue to investigate his associates....
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Former FARC Leaders Announce 'New Stage Of Fighting,' Upending Colombia's...
In a video, one of the negotiators of the 2016 peace agreement accused the government of betrayal. The leader of another guerrilla group embraced the announcement, saying, "Better late than never."...
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Deaths From Red Light Running At A 10-Year High, AAA Study Finds
At least two people are killed every day in the U.S. as a result of motorists blowing through red lights, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. (Image credit: Helen H....
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EPA Aims To Roll Back Limits On Methane Emissions From Oil And Gas Industry
"This would be a huge step backward," said one environmental advocate. "It would cause greatly increased pollution." The Trump administration says it will help the oil and gas industry save money....
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Why Doctors And Medical Journals Are Fighting Over Health Care In Kashmir
There are very different perspectives on the impact the political crisis is having on the people of Kashmir. The Lancet weighed in — and an association of Indian doctors had an angry reaction. (Image...
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The Key Role Pakistan Is Playing In U.S.-Taliban Talks
Critics have long contended that Pakistan has offered the Taliban shelter, if not outright support. Now the country is facilitating negotiations between Washington and the Taliban. (Image credit:...
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Trial Date Set For Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 4 Others Charged In Sept. 11 Attacks
A U.S. military court judge in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, has set a trial date of Jan. 11, 2021, though a number of other deadlines would need to be met for the trial to begin then. (Image credit: AP)
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Tracking Trump On Immigration: A Relentless Push to Reshape Migration
The Trump administration has tried every tool at its disposal to tighten the nation's immigration policies. But many of its efforts have run into opposition from Congress, courts and local critics....
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Ex-MLB Players Octavio Dotel, Luis Castillo Cleared Of Drug Ring Allegations
The former major leaguers headlined a list of suspects named in a huge drug trafficking bust by Dominican authorities. But a judge says there's not enough evidence. Dotel still faces a weapons charge....
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A Speedy Test For Norovirus Could Help Water Supplies Check For Contamination
Flooding from storms can sometimes lead to contamination from sewage in the drinking water supply. Scientists are trying to develop a quicker test for one troublesome contaminant: norovirus. (Image...
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