Morning Edition for April 28, 2014 : NPR

Mississippi's Lone Abortion Clinic Fights To Remain Open

Jackson Women's Health Organization, located in an art deco section of Jackson, Miss., minutes from the state Capitol building, has long been a flashpoint in the abortion debate. Debbie Elliot/NPR hide caption

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National

Mississippi's Lone Abortion Clinic Fights To Remain Open

by Debbie Elliott

Mississippi's Lone Abortion Clinic Fights To Remain Open

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How A Public Corruption Scandal Became A Fight Over Free Speech

Monday the Supreme Court hears the case concerning what kind of speech is protected for public employees. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Law

How A Public Corruption Scandal Became A Fight Over Free Speech

by Nina Totenberg

How A Public Corruption Scandal Became A Fight Over Free Speech

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Asia

In Pakistan, Ultra-Conservative Rivals Attack Moderate Muslims

by Philip Reeves

In Pakistan, Ultra-Conservative Rivals Attack Moderate Muslims

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National

Students Met Their Goal So Teacher Has To Deliver

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National

Enormous Weather Front Spawns Deadly Tornadoes

by Michael Hibblen

Enormous Weather Front Spawns Deadly Tornadoes

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Testosterone, The Biggest Men's Health Craze Since Viagra, May Be Risky

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Shots - Health News

Testosterone, The Biggest Men's Health Craze Since Viagra, May Be Risky

by Sarah Varney

Testosterone, The Biggest Men's Health Craze Since Viagra, May Be Risky

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Test First Before Going For Those Testosterone Supplements

Testosterone levels in men can go up and down throughout the day. Katherine Streeter for NPR hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Test First Before Going For Those Testosterone Supplements

by Patti Neighmond

Test First Before Going For Those Testosterone Supplements

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Business

Microsoft Web Browser Vulnerable To Hackers

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Business

Stronger Patent Protections Sought In Pacific Rim Trade Pact

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Stronger Patent Protections Sought In Pacific Rim Trade Pact

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Business

Burger King Revives Subservient Chicken

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Europe

Russia Faces Further Sanction Over Its Actions In Ukraine

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Russia Faces Further Sanction Over Its Actions In Ukraine

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Politics

Conservatives Yet To Rally Around Obamacare Replacement

by Scott Horsley

Conservatives Yet To Rally Around Obamacare Replacement

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Fire-Setting Ranchers Have Burning Desire To Save Tallgrass Prairie

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The Salt

Fire-Setting Ranchers Have Burning Desire To Save Tallgrass Prairie

by Dan Charles

Fire-Setting Ranchers Have Burning Desire To Save Tallgrass Prairie

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National

Old Atari Games Found In N.M. Landfill

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Middle East

Mass Trial In Egypt Sentences 683 To Death

by Leila Fadel

Mass Trial In Egypt Sentences 683 To Death

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Race

Clippers Distances Themselves From Racist Comments

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Business

Hersman: Growing North American Oil Industry Tests Rail Safety

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Eddie Izzard is famous for performing in drag — and in French — though he's given up the drag in recent shows. His latest American tour kicks off this week. Andy Hollingsworth Archive hide caption

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Culture

Cake Or Death? Gâteau, S'il Vous Plaît!

by NPR Staff

Cake Or Death? Gâteau, S'il Vous Plaît!

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