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White-tailed eagle chicks fledge for fourth year
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Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.
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Senators question Trump's picks for top health positions, including surgeon general
On Wednesday, the Senate committee on health holds a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third attempt to nominate a surgeon general.
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21 million women live in U.S. counties with limited birth control access
Because of a data lag, the current reality of access may be even worse.
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21 million women live in U.S. counties with limited birth control access
EXCLUSIVE EMBARGOED 9/16 Data shared exclusively with NPR shows more than 21 million women in the U.S. need birth control that they can't access. Two reproductive research organizations, Guttmacher and Power to Decide, have created an interactive map that shows county-by-county the availability and the need for low or no-cost contraception.
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Rescued moon bears arrive at Suffolk forever home
The bears, rescued from a bile farm, are beginning their new lives in a wildlife park
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Why weapons used in space could impact us all
The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.