Hannah Burn
Stories
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Your Guide To Avoiding Foodborne Illness
On Monday, the USDA issued a warning for salmonella contamination in packaged Foster Farms chicken. Nearly 300 illnesses in 17 states have been reported...
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Pressure Mounts On Congressional Republicans
The federal government is still in a partial shutdown. On Thursday, President Obama met with lawmakers from either side, but no agreement was reached....
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Radiolab's Jad Abumrad And Robert Krulwich On Talking Science
Radiolab is a show about, as the creators simply say, curiosity. It looks into questions on science, philosophy and the human experience. This year,...
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The Supreme Court's Upcoming Term: The End Of O'Conner's Legacy?
Today the Supreme Court opens its doors for the 2013-14 term and it's promising to be an eventful one. Campaign contributions, abortion rights,...
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Fighting Breast Cancer: To Pink Or Not To Pink?
It's October: the month of Halloween, fall weather and pink. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and its symbol is the pink ribbon. Susan...
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Rep. McDermott Compares House To Mental Institution
There are more than whispers of a deal to end the shutdown today. Both the Senate and the House are working on proposals. Whether or not they will pass,...
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With Shutdown, Student Veterans Face Uncertainty Over Benefits
The government's partial shutdown has put many federal benefits at risk, including education benefits for veterans covered by the Post 9/11 GI Bill....
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How Scheduled Food Stamp Reductions Will Affect Washington Residents
Before the government shutdown, the House of Representatives voted to cut $40 billion from the federal food stamp program. Senate Democrats and...
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Extremism In Africa: The Danger Of Oversimplification
Last week, militant group al-Shabab attacked a shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, killing over 60 people. On Sunday, dozens of students were murdered when...
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How To Get Health Insurance Through Washington's Marketplace
The Affordable Care Act, colloquially called Obamacare, is here. Washington's health insurance marketplace, Healthplanfinder, is set to open Tuesday...