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Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever
The first gene therapy for hemophilia could be approved by the FDA within six months, according to the drugmaker, raising hopes among families. But the drug's price could be $3 million per patient.
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Billy Joel Says Discarded Piano Is 'Perfectly Good'
Five-time Grammy winner Billy Joel recently saw a piano left on a sidewalk in Long Island, and just had to stop to tickle the ivories. He said it would be a shame to throw it away.
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Dog Has A Fondness For The Porch At Family's Previous Residence
A yellow lab traveled 60 miles to her family's old house in Lawson, Mo., — they had moved out in 2018. The new residents came home to find Cleo on the porch. She's been reunited with her family.
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'The Last Of Us Part II' Presents An Accessible Apocalypse
The Last of Us, released in 2013, was praised for its rich story and environment. The legacy of its sequel, out now, may be how many gamers are able to play it thanks to enhanced accessibility.
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Texas Doctor Describes Effects Of COVID-19 Surge On His ICU
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Jamil Madi of Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harligen, Texas, about the effects of COVID-19 case surges on the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
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Apollo 11 Moments Of Wonder
On their historic journey to the moon in 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins are amazed at the sights outside their tiny windows.
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Documentary Honors Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to actress and producer Erika Alexander about the new film — John Lewis: Good Trouble — about the civil rights legacy of the late Georgia congressman. He died last week.
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Capitol Hill Lawmakers Appear Far Apart On A New COVID-19 Relief Bill
Congress returns from its summer recess with a big item on its to-do list: the next coronavirus relief package. Sticking points include unemployment benefits.
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Civil Rights Leader C.T. Vivian Dies At 95
Vivian was a member of Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle of advisers. Steve Inskeep talks to civil rights activist Josie Johnson about Vivian's life and legacy.
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U.S., Canada, Britain Say Russian Hackers Are After COVID-19 Vaccine Data
As several new COVID-19 vaccines enter human trials, multiple intelligence agencies say Russian hackers are targeting organizations developing the vaccines.
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EU Leaders Meet To Discuss Economic Impact Of COVID-19
EU leaders, still divided on how to help European economies hit by the pandemic, hope German Chancellor Angela Merkel can forge an agreement when they meet in Brussels on Friday.
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The Word 'Plantation' Is Under Scrutiny Amid U.S. Racial Unrest
Despite its history in slavery, the word "plantation" was used as a marketing tool beginning in the late 1950s to lure whites to new developments in South Carolina. Now there'a a push to remove it.