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Labs are now churning out large white diamonds that are indistinguishable from those found in nature. The diamond on the left is lab-grown, while the uncut version of the one on the right was created by millions of years of intense pressure. Michael Rubenstein for NPR hide caption

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Lab-Grown Diamonds Come Into Their Own

Commercial labs can now make the large, clear diamonds people prize for engagement rings and other jewelry in as little as 72 hours. How will this change the diamond industry?

The Tri-Pro Forest Products facility in Orofino, Idaho, closed in October after operators said they didn't have a steady enough supply of logs to keep the sawmill running and profitable. Kirk Siegler/NPR hide caption

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In Idaho Lumber Country, Trump Voters Wait To See If He Can Jumpstart Jobs

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President-elect Donald Trump, seen here on Nov. 22, spoke with Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday. Trump showered praise on Sharif despite the tensions between the two countries in recent years. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Gushes About Pakistan In Call With Its Prime Minister

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A man clears the debris from a destroyed convenience store in Rosalie, Ala., on Thursday, the day after a reported tornado struck the area. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption

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Tornado Outbreaks Are On The Rise, And Scientists Don't Know Why

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Labs are now churning out large white diamonds that are indistinguishable from those found in nature. The diamond on the left is lab-grown, while the uncut version of the one on the right was created by millions of years of intense pressure. Michael Rubenstein for NPR hide caption

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Lab-Grown Diamonds Come Into Their Own

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President-elect Donald Trump pauses for photographs with investor Wilbur Ross at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., on Nov. 20. Trump plans to nominate Ross to serve as commerce secretary. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption

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5 Questions About Donald Trump's Cabinet Picks And His Economic Plan

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Tenor William Burden, pictured at the far left, plays George Bailey in the new production. Karen Almond/Houston Grand Opera hide caption

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Bringing A Christmas Classic To Wonderful Life — On Stage

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