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Bill That Bans Undercover Filming At Farms Enacted In Idaho

Dairy cows feed through a fence at an Idaho farm, in this 2009 file photo. Idaho's Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter enacted a bill Friday that criminalizes the act of secretly filming animal abuse at farms. Charlie Litchfield/AP hide caption

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Bill That Bans Undercover Filming At Farms Enacted In Idaho

February 28, 2014 • Idaho's governor signs a bill criminalizing the act of secretly filming animal abuse at agricultural facilities. The bill was introduced after an undercover video emerged of abuse at a dairy farm.

Miss. Man Thought Dead, Comes Back To Life On Embalming Table

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Miss. Man Thought Dead, Comes Back To Life On Embalming Table

February 28, 2014 • The coroner says he took the man's pulse and put him in a body bag only to be surprised when he put the 78-year-old on the embalming table.

Hillary Clinton's Political Acumen And Other Tidbits From New Docs

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It's All Politics

Hillary Clinton's Political Acumen And Other Tidbits From New Docs

February 28, 2014 • The new documents from the Clinton Presidential Library shed little new light on the former first lady, but they did provide a flashbacks to the political climate of the period.

Obama Warns Russia Against Using Force In Ukraine

President Obama spoke about the Ukraine crisis Friday afternoon, saying, "The United States will stand with the international community in affirming that there will be costs for any military intervention in Ukraine." Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Obama Warns Russia Against Using Force In Ukraine

February 28, 2014 • "Any violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity would be deeply destabilizing," President Obama said, urging Russia not to intervene and calling for an end to the recent violence.

Another Bush Takes Aim At Texas Office And Family Dynasty

George P. Bush passes a portrait of his grandfather George H.W. Bush at the Republican Party of Texas headquarters in Austin. Bush, the son of a governor and the nephew and grandson of two presidents, is running for Texas land commissioner. Eric Gay/AP hide caption

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Another Bush Takes Aim At Texas Office And Family Dynasty

February 28, 2014 • George P. Bush is the son of a governor, and grandson and nephew of presidents. On Tuesday, he's running for an elective office in Texas — and there's already talk he has his eye on higher office.

'Magic' Overdose Drug Works, But Demand And Price On The Rise

Several states distribute Naloxone hydrochloride, also called Narcan, to treat opium-based drug overdoses. But only one company manufactures the drug, and the price has spiked in recent years. Toby Talbot/AP hide caption

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Shots - Health News

'Magic' Overdose Drug Works, But Demand And Price On The Rise

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February 28, 2014 • First responders nationwide are expanding use of Narcan, used to treat heroin and other opioid overdoses. But the drug is pricey — and only one company makes it.

'Magic' Overdose Drug Works, But Demand And Price On The Rise

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Why The 'Non-GMO' Label Is Organic's Frenemy

The increasingly successful movement to eliminate GMO crops from food is turning out to be organic's false friend. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

Why The 'Non-GMO' Label Is Organic's Frenemy

February 28, 2014 • Non-genetically modified farming is not organic. It's a whole lot cheaper and essentially uses conventional farming techniques. But some consumers think they're the same thing.

Rep. Keith Ellison Wonders Why 'People Care' About His Muslim Faith

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Faith Matters

Rep. Keith Ellison Wonders Why 'People Care' About His Muslim Faith

February 28, 2014 • Rep. Keith Ellison didn't expect all the controversy he caused after becoming the first Muslim elected to Congress. He talks about his faith journey in his new book My Country 'Tis of Thee.

Rep. Keith Ellison Wonders Why 'People Care' About His Muslim Faith

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13 Workers Exposed To Radiation At N.M. Nuclear Waste Dump

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13 Workers Exposed To Radiation At N.M. Nuclear Waste Dump

February 28, 2014 • An accident at the site appears to be more serious than first disclosed. Nobody knows what happened, but it's shaping up to be a major setback for the nation's only dedicated nuclear waste dump.

13 Workers Exposed To Radiation At N.M. Nuclear Waste Dump

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California's Getting Drenched, But Drought Is Far From Over

Before the deluge: Sandbags and barriers lined a road in Glendora, Calif., on Thursday. Authorities expect flooding as heavy rains spread across the area. Reed Saxon/AP hide caption

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California's Getting Drenched, But Drought Is Far From Over

February 28, 2014 • Heavy rains have poured down. But much more is needed in the parched state. Meanwhile, the more immediate risks of flooding and mudslides have led to some evacuations.

Business

Delta Customers Angered By Changes To Frequent-Flier Program

February 28, 2014 • Delta is making radical changes to its Sky Miles frequent-flier program. It is rewarding the customers who buy the most expensive tickets instead of giving miles equally based on miles flown.

Delta Customers Angered By Changes To Frequent-Flier Program

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Connecticut Looks To Sell Its Obamacare Exchange To Other States

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Connecticut Looks To Sell Its Obamacare Exchange To Other States

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February 28, 2014 • Problems with online insurance marketplaces have hampered the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in many states. Connecticut, a success story, is trying to turn its expertise into a business.

Connecticut Looks To Sell Its Obamacare Exchange To Other States

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A Smartphone That Tries To Slip You Off The Grid

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A Smartphone That Tries To Slip You Off The Grid

KQED

February 28, 2014 • The Android-based Blackphone, set to hit the market this summer, will help answer the question of whether consumers are willing to pay for privacy.

A Smartphone That Tries To Slip You Off The Grid

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An Old Law, A Snowy Winter, And A Modern-Day Salt Shortage

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Planet Money

An Old Law, A Snowy Winter, And A Modern-Day Salt Shortage

February 28, 2014 • The Jones Act, which dates back to World War I, is part of the reason New Jersey ran short of salt this winter.

An Old Law, A Snowy Winter, And A Modern-Day Salt Shortage

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Environment

The Far Reach Of The West's Drought

February 28, 2014 • The profound drought in the western U.S. has farms, cities and wildlife struggling. From dairy and cattle farmers to migrating birds, NPR explores how the state is coping in crisis.

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'Magic' Overdose Drug Works, But Demand And Price On The Rise

Rep. Keith Ellison Wonders Why 'People Care' About His Muslim Faith

13 Workers Exposed To Radiation At N.M. Nuclear Waste Dump

Delta Customers Angered By Changes To Frequent-Flier Program

WNPR

Connecticut Looks To Sell Its Obamacare Exchange To Other States

KQED

A Smartphone That Tries To Slip You Off The Grid

An Old Law, A Snowy Winter, And A Modern-Day Salt Shortage