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Maternal deaths in the U.S. are staggeringly common. Personal nurses could help
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WASHINGTON D.C. (NPR) — In 2020, Lauren Brown, of Upper Darby, Pa., had a high-risk pregnancy. She was past 35-years-old, had high blood pressure, and had a previous blood clot… Read More

How GOP state supreme court wins could change state policies and who runs Congress
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — In the next year, state courts around the country will weigh in on abortion rights, redistricting and voting access. Unlike U.S. Supreme Court justices, who are… Read More

Renewable energy is maligned by misinformation. It’s a distraction, experts say
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — You can generally trust that when you flip a light switch in the U.S., the power will come on. But earlier this year, a forecast by… Read More