8 h. ago President Trump can continue to withhold billions in foreign aid, court rules

A federal appeals court handed President Trump a victory on Wednesday. The court ruled the administration can continue to freeze or terminate billions of dollars that Congress approved in foreign aid.

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18 h. ago In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it's back

It's the 40th anniversary of the superstar concert to raise money for an Ethiopian famine — and of the creation of a U.S. program called FEWS NET to prevent future famines.

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18 h. ago In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it's back : Goats and Soda

In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it's back : Goats and Soda  NPR

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45 h. ago Why lung cancer is a 'hidden epidemic' in this part of the world

Rates of the world's deadliest cancer appear to be low in sub-Saharan Africa. But that statistic is masking the scope of the disease, doctors say.

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5 d. ago 'We're just over the moon!' Good news for factories that make food for malnourished kids

One of the two US companies that makes emergency food for malnutrition is coming back online after it received a contract from the State Department. Earlier this year

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5 d. ago China has declared war on the chikungunya virus. How much of a threat is it?

The mosquito-borne disease is sweeping through a province in southern China, which is taking strict measures to quash the outbreak.

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8 d. ago Bangladesh needs the world's help to keep up its remarkable progress in health care

The prime minister fled. There's an interim government. Our writer urges global health groups, including WHO and UNICEF, to help preserve the nation's health-care achievements at this critical time,

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8 d. ago What's the secret to India's moves to conquer the global chess scene?

With the Women's World Cup in the bag and 88 grand masters, India is ready to take over the chess world. And they're making sure their youngsters are poised to checkmate.

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4 w. ago Clawing back foreign aid is tied to 'waste, fraud and abuse.' What's the evidence?

As the Senate prepares to vote on a bill to rescind $40 billion in promised foreign aid, critics of the measure say a thorough governmental review of targeted programs did not actually take place.

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4 w. ago On super hot days, this insurance plan pays out cash for lost wages

It's called parametric insurance, it offers protection for climate-related wage losses and it's gaining ground in India.

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