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Casey Shively holds a photo of a family ski trip with his sister, Katie, and his father, Dan, in 1996. Dan Shively died in a memory care home after being violently attacked by another resident. Jessica Plance; skiing photo by Crystal Images Photography/KFF Health News hide caption

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Violent dementia patients leave nursing home staff and residents ‘scared to death’

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Verbal, physical, and sexual aggression among dementia patients in long-term care facilities are alarmingly common. “There is a real problem with endemic violence,” one researcher says.

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Chick Corea & Gary Burton: Tiny Desk Concert

Today is August 8, or 8/8, so we're giving a master of the 88 keys some shine. Jazz pianist Chick Corea was joined by vibraphonist Gary Burton in this Tiny Desk from 2016.

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In ‘Good One,’ a family camping trip is full of emotional switchbacks

On its surface, Good One is about a teen on a backpacking trip with her dad and his friend. But the film is so sharp and engrossing you might not notice the deeper story taking shape underneath.

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As Ukrainian forces staged an incursion into western Russia, this house was damaged in the town of Sudzha. The photo was released by the acting governor of Kursk region, Alexei Smirnov, on his Telegram channel on Tuesday. Russian military officials say some 1,000 Ukrainian troops have entered Russia. AP/Acting Governor of Kursk region Alexei Smirnov telegram channel hide caption

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In a surprise attack, Ukraine sends a large force into western Russia

Ukrainian soldiers appear to be several miles inside Russia’s Kursk region, where they are in several villages. Russia’s top military official says some 1,000 Ukrainian troops are taking part.

Ukraine must drive Russia troops away from border areas, a Zelenskyy adviser says

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Ex-prisoners in China allege they were forced to make U.S. apparel in jail

A lawsuit alleging a U.S. company used forced prison labor in China could have ripple effects across supply chains.

A lawsuit alleges a U.S. company used forced labor in China

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Opting for a “basic phone” or “boring phone” can help you take control of your time. There are many different models with different capabilities and price points. The three pictured here are the Nokia 6300 4G, the Cat S22 Flip and the BLU Z5 -GSM. Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try switching to a basic phone

These lower-tech devices do not include many of the apps typically found on smartphones. And that may be appealing if you're looking to spend less time online.

Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try a boring phone

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NTSB wraps up 'door plug' hearing as new Boeing CEO takes over

The National Transportation Safety Board held a two-day hearing on the January "door plug" blowout aboard a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane flown by Alaska Airlines.

NTSB wraps up 'door plug' hearing. What did the safety board learn?

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Lahaina’s deadly wildfire could be a chance to rebuild safer. But will it?

After 102 people died in wildfires one year ago, Maui’s officials have committed to creating new evacuation routes. But even though the buildings are gone, remaking the map is a harder task.

After 1 year, remembering the deadly Maui wildfire

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The highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower is about to peak. Here's how to watch

The meteor shower creates an opportunity to sit outside at night and watch shooting stars. It's also an opportunity for researchers to do some science.

The beloved Perseid meteor shower peaks next week

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Catalan independence leader and former President Carles Puigdemont addresses supporters after his arrival near the Catalan Parliament to attend the investiture debate in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday. Joan Mateu/AP hide caption

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Ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain — then vanishes again

Police launched a manhunt in Barcelona on Thursday for the campaigner for Catalan independence, who made a sensational return to Catalonia — and a getaway after a speech in the city.

Since the new FAFSA launched on Dec. 30, 2023, the form has only been available for short periods of time. That changed this week. On Tuesday, the U.S. Education Department said applicants will now have 24-hour access. Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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The rollout for the updated FAFSA application has been delayed — again

The availability of last year's application, and subsequently students' aid packages, was delayed several times while the Department of Education worked to update the form.

The Olympics have been rocked repeatedly by sports doping scandals in recent years. Now two of the biggest organizations in the world that attempt to preserve clean sport are locked in a feud. Many athletes say they no longer trust the system that's supposed to protect them from unfair competition. Ian Waldie/Getty Images hide caption

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With the Summer Olympics in full swing, sports anti-doping agencies escalate feud

The World Anti-Doping Agency has blasted America's anti-doping organization for allowing athletes to compete after using performance enhancing drugs, if they agreed to serve as informants.

This photo provided by NASA shows Boeing's Starliner spacecraft docked to the Harmony module's forward port on July 3, seen from a window on the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft docked to the adjacent port. NASA/via AP hide caption

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NASA delays its next crew launch to buy time at the space station for the troubled Starliner

Starliner's test pilots, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, should have returned by mid-June. NASA is weighing its options for returning the two, including a ride home in a rival SpaceX capsule.

Halley Mastro (Left) and Paul Bierman (Right) stand in front of a microscopic image of Willow bud scale, arctic poppy seed, fungal bodies, and rock spikemoss megaspores found in the GISP2 soil sample. Josh Brown/Courtesy hide caption

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An insect eye and a poppy seed: Fossils found in ice rewrite Greenland's geological past

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A new study from researchers at the University of Vermont reveals that the center of Greenland's ice sheet has melted in the recent geographical past — more recently than previously believed.

Debris from the Titan submersible, recovered from the ocean floor, is unloaded from the ship Horizon Arctic at the Canadian Coast Guard pier in St. John's, Newfoundland, on June 28, 2023. Paul Daly/The Canadian Press via AP hide caption

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Family of explorer who died in Titan submersible sues Oceangate for more than $50M

French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five people who died when the Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the famed Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic in June 2023.

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Trial set for Monday for an ex-politician accused of killing a Las Vegas reporter

Jury selection is to begin Monday and the judge is expected to rule on a motion that would dismiss the case against a former county official accused of killing investigative journalist Jeff German.

Left to Right: Canadian track cyclist Kelsey Mitchell, IOC Refugee Team sport shooter Luna Solomon and British rower Helen Glover all competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics. They did not discover their sport until their 20s. Photographs by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images; Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images; Alex Davidson/Getty Images hide caption

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Inspired by the Olympics? It’s not too late to ignite your own fitness journey

Some athletes at the Paris Olympics didn't discover their sport until later in life. Here are five science-backed tips that can help you start an exercise routine you'll actually stick with.

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