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Homeless Vets: They're Not Just Single Men Anymore

Alexander Morales, who served in the Army in the 1970s, with his family: wife Roberta; Elvia, 7, Elena, 8, and Elvira, 7 (in front), and Ruben Verdugo, 13, and Aaron D. Huerta, 17 (in back). Morales' family has been going for years to the Stand Down event in San Diego, where veterans receive assistance. David Gilkey/NPR hide caption

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Homeless Vets: They're Not Just Single Men Anymore

Overall, there are fewer homeless veterans these days. But that good news is tempered by the growing number of homeless vets with families, including many women.

Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Control Over Research Agenda

Coalitions of patient advocates now help steer research funding toward particular projects. Lilli Carré for NPR hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Control Over Research Agenda

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Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Control Over Research Agenda

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A 'Circle' Of Support Helps Families Stay Out Of Poverty

Cara Russo of Gettysburg, Pa., here with 9-year-old Shayla, one of her two daughters, has found success in a program geared to help struggling families navigate past some of the day-to-day obstacles that keep many poor. Pam Fessler/NPR hide caption

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Economy

A 'Circle' Of Support Helps Families Stay Out Of Poverty

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A 'Circle' Of Support Helps Families Stay Out Of Poverty

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Colleges Brainstorm Ways To Cut Back On Binge Drinking

Frostburg State University police officer Derrick Pirolozzi conducts a "knock and talk" at a house near campus, reminding students of laws on underage drinking and open containers. Jennifer Ludden/NPR hide caption

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Colleges Brainstorm Ways To Cut Back On Binge Drinking

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Homeless Vets: They're Not Just Single Men Anymore

Alexander Morales, who served in the Army in the 1970s, with his family: wife Roberta; Elvia, 7, Elena, 8, and Elvira, 7 (in front), and Ruben Verdugo, 13, and Aaron D. Huerta, 17 (in back). Morales' family has been going for years to the Stand Down event in San Diego, where veterans receive assistance. David Gilkey/NPR hide caption

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Homeless Vets: They're Not Just Single Men Anymore

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Rep. Gowdy To Lead New Benghazi Committee In First Public Hearing

Gowdy questions a witness during a May 2013 House committee hearing on Benghazi. Cliff Owen/AP hide caption

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Politics

Rep. Gowdy To Lead New Benghazi Committee In First Public Hearing

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The Kaypro II: An Early Computer With A Writer's Heart

British science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke using a Kaypro II in 1985. AP/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists hide caption

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The Kaypro II: An Early Computer With A Writer's Heart

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A Tiny, $25 Million Mistake

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Planet Money

A Tiny, $25 Million Mistake

A Tiny, $25 Million Mistake

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Edible Packaging? Retailers Not Quite Ready To Ditch The Wrapper

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The Salt

Edible Packaging? Retailers Not Quite Ready To Ditch The Wrapper

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Edible Packaging? Retailers Not Quite Ready To Ditch The Wrapper

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