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NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Elizabeth Tallent about her new memoir, "Scratched," which recounts her lifelong struggle with perfectionism.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with NPR senior editor Ron Elving about the week's political news.

The coronavirus outbreak in China has pulled vital medical resources and personnel away from regular procedures. This is causing complications for people who need treatment for other diseases.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Nataliya Nedzvetskaya about the recent vote to unionize by Kickstarter employees.

Efforts to save the few surviving vaquita porpoises in the Gulf of California are being hampered by illegal fishing nets, poaching and drug cartels.

The Democratic presidential primary hits a new phase on Saturday in Nevada — a state with a more diverse electorate. Campaigns are reaching out to Latino voters to turn out.

The new coronavirus has spread to South Korea. NPR's Anthony Kuhn discusses the situation in that country.

Indian Americans generally vote with Democrats and identify with other immigrant groups, but the stirrings of Hindu nationalism may be shifting that alignment.

At the Berlin premiere for his latest movie "Minamata," actor Johnny Depp paid tribute to his fans, saying "they're the ones that keep you afloat." (Feb. 22)

The pilot in the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash was reprimanded five years ago by FAA for flying without permission into an area with reduced visibility.

The Stormers have played the Jaguares six times in Super Rugby since 2016; they have won four matches and lost twice against the Argentinians. The Stormers’ four wins out of six matches give them a record of winning 67% of their matches against the Jaguares regardless of venue. Each of the last five Super Rugby […]

The former Love Island star has bravely opened up about her mental health just one week after the tragic death of her friend, Caroline Flack

“May you of a better future, love without a care,” wrote the artist and film-maker Derek Jarman in his final year. It’s a line that returned to me last month as I rode the Eurostar back to London with my colleagues, Marc and Phil. After meetings with sexual health activists from across Belgium, Marc took out the pill-holder he keeps in his pocket when he travels, and swallowed the medication he takes every day. Doing so reminded Phil and I that we should do the same, each of us gulping down a generic formulation of a tablet called Truvada. Читать дальше...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday held a bilateral meeting with her German counterpart Olaf Scholz here."Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman holds bilateral meeting with Federal German Minister for Finance Mr @OlafScholz on the sidelines of #G20SaudiArabia meeting in Riyadh today," Finance Ministry said in a tweet.On February 20, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had met his German counterpart Heiko Maas in Berlin and discussed a range of global and bilateral issues, including climate change... Читать дальше...

New Delhi (Sputnik): Bollywood is currently experimenting with new themes; two recent releases, the homosexual drama “Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan”, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, and the horror film “Bhoot: Part One the Haunted Ship”, starring Vicky Kaushal, are good examples.

This video depicts one of the most radical evolutions of filmmaking in years.

Bernardo Silva is reportedly attracting interest from LaLiga champions Barcelona.

WA Forecast for Sunday, February 23, 2020

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City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index

Arlington;Chilly with rain;49;37;W;12;72%;87%;1

Bellingham;Breezy with rain;49;39;SW;15;75%;86%;1

Bremerton;A little a.m. rain;49;35;SW;15;70%;86%;1

Chehalis;Chilly with rain;48;36;WSW;10;77%;87%;1

Deer Park;Rain and drizzle;42;26;WSW;9;84%;79%;1

Eastsound;Breezy... Читать дальше...

CA Forecast for Sunday, February 23, 2020

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City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index

Alturas;Clouds and sun;54;21;NW;9;54%;0%;2

Arcata;An afternoon shower;54;35;N;5;80%;44%;1

Auburn;Partly sunny;61;37;NNE;5;75%;5%;4

Avalon;Sunny, but cool;60;51;ESE;5;78%;9%;5

Bakersfield;Mostly sunny;68;46;W;5;58%;13%;4

Beale AFB;Clouds and sun;65;39;NE;5;64%;4%;4

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Saturday that the war against terrorism will be consolidated to achieve enduring peace both in the country and in the region. General Bajwa's remarks came on the third anniversary of Operation Radd ul Fasaad (RuF - 'rejection of violence'), a counter-terrorism operation launched under his leadership in Pakistan. "Gains of two decades of war on terror shall be consolidated to achieve enduring peace and stability both for Pakistan and the region,"... Читать дальше...

Save big on these high-powered, convertible notebooks when you buy refurbished.

Will the strategic bet that America and India have made on each other deliver on its full potential?

Jose Mourinho's side can leapfrog Chelsea with a victory at Stamford Bridge

Michael J. Socolow

Politics, Americas

Properly characterizing Fox News’ influence and its limited electoral power will ultimately prove far more damaging than the investigative journalism that continues to promote the channel’s own myths.

The American press seems fixated on Fox News and its owners, the Murdoch family.

Recently, The New York Times purported to explain “How Rupert Murdoch’s Empire of Influence Remade the World.” This followed The New Yorker’s investigation... Читать дальше...