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National Public Radio (NPR) is a semi-independent, privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to public radio stations in the United States.[1] NPR was created in 1970, following congressional passage of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson, which established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and also led to the creation of the Public Broadcasting Service. The network was founded in 1970 with 30 employees and 90 public radio stations as charter members.
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Report: Terrorists Could Use WMD Before 2013 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:29:00 -0500 It is "more likely than not" that a weapon of mass destruction will be used in a terrorist attack before 2013, according to a report issued by a Congressional commission. The report said the use of a biological weapon that could include something like the deadly anthrax bacteria is most likely.

Report: Toxins Found In One-Third Of Toys Tested Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:01:00 -0500 One in three toys tested by a Michigan nonprofit group contained medium or high levels of toxic chemicals, according a report released Wednesday. And U.S.-made children's toys didn't necessarily contain fewer toxins than their imported counterparts.

Teens, Sex And TV: A Risky Mix? Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:00:00 -0500 A recent study suggests that teens who see a lot of sex on TV are more likely to become pregnant or get a partner pregnant. NPR's Kim Masters investigates Gossip Girl, a show notorious for steamy high-school sex scenes.

High Court Case Tests Power Plants' Water Rules Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:06:00 -0500 The U.S. Supreme Court hears an important environmental case Tuesday, testing the role of cost-benefit analysis in federal clean-water rules. At issue is how far power plants must go in protecting fish and wildlife.

AIDS Epidemic Grows Among Children Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 It is estimated that two million children under the age of 15 live with HIV and most of them are in Sub-Saharan Africa. On World AIDS Day, Pamela Barnes, President and CEO of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, talks about the challenges facing children and parents with HIV.

Young Woman Gains Inches, Self Confidence Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 When Caitlin Schroeder was 13 years old, she couldn't reach the kitchen sink. Caitlin, who was born with dwarfism, opted to undergo a painful and lengthy surgical procedure to add some five and a half inches to her stature. Her harrowing story is featured this week in the Washington Post Magazine. Caitlin Schroeder and her mother Jennifer Anduha talk about the surgery and recovery process and what life is like for Caitlin now.

Op-Ed: AIDS Must Be Fought At Home, Too Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:47:00 -0500 On World AIDS Day, researcher Robert Gallo salutes President Bush's successful efforts to fight the disease overseas. But with infections on the rise in America's inner cities, Gallo argues that similar strategies must be employed in the U.S.