1 hour ago It's your world: Common, Kanye and the conflicted promise of 'Be'

In 2005, two Chicago titans made a generational classic and then sprinted in opposite directions, each daring the rest of hip-hop to follow them.

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11 h. ago Backyard feeders changed the shape of hummingbird beaks, scientists say

A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.

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16 h. ago Multiple people injured in Hamburg train station stabbing, suspect in custody: Police

It is unclear how many people have been injured, Hamburg police said, adding, "However, several people are said to have sustained life-threatening injuries."

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20 h. ago Insurance costs are soaring around Tornado Alley. Hail is the big problem.

While tornadoes can obliterate communities, hailstorms cause damage across much larger areas.

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32 h. ago Future unclear for 'overcrowded' Washington City home declared uninhabitable

Future unclear for 'overcrowded' Washington City home declared uninhabitable  kjzz.com

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32 h. ago Vacation nightmare: 12 family members diagnosed with fungal disease after exploring Costa Rica cave

Twelve family members diagnosed with histoplasmosis post-Costa Rica trip. The CDC collaborates with local health bodies to manage the outbreak.

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37 h. ago Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher reiterates stance on transgender athletes in sports: 'Common sense'

Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher said on Wednesday's edition of "America Reports" it's "common sense" to prohibit biological men from competing against girls.

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50 h. ago Republicans still split over massive tax and border security package

House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to hold a vote as soon as this week on Republicans' massive tax and border security package. But internal splits make it unclear he has the votes to pass it.

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59 h. ago Warning Sirens Were Silent Ahead of Deadly Tornado in St. Louis, City Says

Mayor Cara Spencer placed the city’s emergency manager on administrative leave pending an investigation into the failure to warn residents.

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65 h. ago A salmonella outbreak sickens dozens, prompting a cucumber recall. Here's what to do

The FDA says 26 people, nine of whom were hospitalized, have gotten sick across 15 states. It is still figuring out where the cucumbers were distributed — and warning people to take extra precautions.

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68 h. ago Analysis | What it’s like to intercept a violent tornado at night

Analysis | What it’s like to intercept a violent tornado at night  The Washington Post

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3 d. ago A man let snakes bite him for years. He could be the key to a universal antivenom

What's it like to get bit by a venomous snake? "It's like a bee sting times a thousand," Tim Friede says. Tim would know. Over the past few decades, he's let himself be bitten over 200 times by all kinds of venomous snakes — black mambas, taipans, cobras, kraits and more. With time, he's gradually built immunity to multiple types of venom. Could scientists help him share that immunity with others? Science reporter Ari Daniel joins Short Wave to explain how antivenom works, what scientists discovered and where the research may lead. Plus, what does Tim Friede have in common with Princess Bride?Want to hear about more medical discoveries? Email us at shortwave@nprg.org to tell us what areas of science you'd be interested in.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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3 d. ago Learning at peak efficiency: Optimizing transport, trust and tutelage

The information age is built on mathematics. From finding the best route between two points, predicting the future load on a national power grid or tomorrow's weather, to identifying ideal treatment options for diseases, algorithms share a common structure: they take input data, process it through a series of calculations, and deliver an output.

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3 d. ago Trump supporters find unlikely common ground with blue state congressman at town hall: 'I love it'

President Donald Trump supporters and Americans for Prosperity protesters lined the streets outside Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna's town hall in battleground Pennsylvania on Saturday night.

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3 d. ago State of emergency declared in Washington County after radar

State of emergency declared in Washington County after radar-indicated tornado  5newsonline.com

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4 d. ago Large tornado outbreaks are becoming more common in the U.S.

Scientists are still teasing out the connections between climate change and tornadoes in the U.S. Large outbreaks of tornadoes are getting more common, but the total number of tornadoes isn't growing.

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4 d. ago Large tornado outbreaks are becoming more common. But it's unclear why

It's getting more common for a lot of tornadoes to form over a big area in a short period of time. But the total number of tornadoes each year in the U.S. is stable.

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4 d. ago Central U.S. braces for more severe weather on the heels of deadly storms and tornado damage

Central U.S. braces for more severe weather on the heels of deadly storms and tornado damage  CBS News

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4 d. ago Weak tornado struck Washington County during severe storms, weather service says

Weak tornado struck Washington County during severe storms, weather service says  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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4 d. ago Tornado confirmed in Washington County, toppling trees during Friday's storm

Tornado confirmed in Washington County, toppling trees during Friday's storm  WTAE

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