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As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?

NPR Mar 14, 2026

In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.

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Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro is in intensive care with pneumonia, hospital says

NPR Mar 14, 2026

One of Bolsonaro's doctor's described the former Brazilian president's medical condition as "serious."

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Opinion: An ancient, sophisticated palate

NPR Mar 14, 2026

Researchers looking at foodcrusts on the pottery shards of ancient humans say there's evidence of a wide variety of ingredients, indicating that they may have been experimenting with "recipes."

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Why women have an especially tough time in Senegal's prisons

NPR Mar 14, 2026

Women charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a slow judicial process and prisons that may lack basic supplies. They also face stigma that robs them of familial and community support.

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Sculptor Thaddeus Mosley, who found international fame in his 90s, is dead

Washington Post Mar 14, 2026

To focus on sculpting, he worked nights at a Pittsburgh post office. At 92, his art career finally took off.

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Claudia Winkleman's new chat show splits critics

BBC Business Mar 14, 2026

Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Williams, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen starred in the inaugural episode.

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With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves

NPR Mar 14, 2026

House and Senate ethics committees give no financial disclosure guidance on event contracts or prediction markets — unlike stock, cryptocurrency and bond trades.

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U.S. military bombs Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, Trump says

NPR Mar 14, 2026

President Trump said on Friday the U.S. military had "totally obliterated" military targets in Kharg Island, home to the primary terminal that handles Iran's oil exports. This as all six crew members on a refueling plane that went down in western Iraq were confirmed dead.

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Did Trump cuts slow access to public records? We found 26 cases that say yes.

Washington Post Mar 14, 2026

Lawyers’ pleas for extensions reveal post-DOGE staffing woes at federal agencies’ Freedom of Information Act offices.

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House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements

NPR Mar 14, 2026

A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims. Their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.

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Helpful or harmful? How to vet tax advice from social media

NPR Mar 14, 2026

So you heard a piece of tax advice from a friend or on social media that sounds interesting. Should you try it? A certified public accountant explains how to vet the claim — and avoid getting scammed.

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Reframing Georgia O'Keeffe's legacy and protecting the land she loved

NPR Mar 14, 2026

Georgia O'Keeffe called the New Mexico high desert "my country," but Pueblo peoples predated her. A more complex view is emerging amid efforts to preserve the land.

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These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict

NPR Mar 14, 2026

The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here's the impact by the numbers.

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'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards

BBC Entertainment Mar 14, 2026

Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.

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Maya Jama: 'My dream acting role is to play a monster or villain'

BBC Entertainment Mar 14, 2026

The Love Island host explains why she is keen to move into acting after joining the cast of The Gentlemen.

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New Archbishop of Canterbury to walk 87 mile pilgrimage route ahead of installation

BBC Front page Mar 14, 2026

Dame Sarah Mullally's six-day walk begins at Southwark Cathedral and travels along the Becket Way to Canterbury Cathedral.

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Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords

BBC Front page Mar 14, 2026

The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal.

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The Papers: Epstein files photo 'bombshell' and 'Iran war spirals'

BBC Front page Mar 14, 2026

The Middle East war and a photo Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson dominate Saturday's front pages.

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Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran

BBC Front page Mar 14, 2026

BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.

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Satellite analysis provides first look at damage to structures across Iran during war

Washington Post Mar 14, 2026

The analysis by researchers at Oregon State University provides one of the most comprehensive pictures to date of the structures that have been hit since the start of the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.

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Meet the director nominated for 2 Oscars for 2 different films

BBC Entertainment Mar 14, 2026

Getting nominated once for an Academy Award is a feat but Geeta Gandbhir is nominated twice this year - for two separate films.

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