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Passengers on a delayed flight get a surprise performance
No one likes being stuck on a delayed flight. One group of passengers got a free concert to ease the stress.
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Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits new low, Gallup poll finds
A new Gallup poll finds that Americans say they are drinking less. NPR takes look at what's driving this trend and which groups are consuming less alcohol.
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Ahead of World Photography Day, we ask listeners about some of their favorite photos
World Photography Day is coming up on Aug. 19. Morning Edition speaks with listeners about the favorite photos they've taken.
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Research team identifies oldest known supermassive black hole
A research team at the University of Texas at Austin's Cosmic Frontier Center have identified the oldest known supermassive black hole.
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The USDA is getting help from Hollywood to keep wolves away from cattle
To keep cattle safe, the USDA is using movie clips to scare away wolves.
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Spotted lanternflies are all over. What should you do if you see one?
Spotted lanternflies are appearing all over the East Coast. The invasive insects damage plants and trees. What should you do when you spot them?
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A squirmy diet may explain the high nitrogen levels in neanderthal remains
New research suggests that maggots may be the secret ingredient responsible for extremely high nitrogen values found in Neanderthal remains.
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UK's first woman Astronomer Royal
Astronomer Professor Michele Dougherty is the first woman in over 350-year history to be appointed the UK's Astronomer Royal. She'll serve as the official adviser to King Charles III on astronomical matters.
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Texas House Democrats break quorum, leave state to stop GOP redistricting plan
At least 51 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday, to break quorum ahead of a vote on a bill that would dramatically redraw Texas' congressional maps.
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The Academy of American Poets announces new fellows
The Academy of American Poets announces its list of 23 new poet laureate fellows, awarding them a total of $1.1 million dollars across the United States.