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Rethinking Alcohol: Can Heavy Drinkers Learn To Cut Back?
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Rethinking Alcohol: Can Heavy Drinkers Learn To Cut Back?

The limit for healthy drinking may be less than you think — one drink a day for women and two for men, according to health experts. New strategies aim to help heavy drinkers reduce their intake.

Ashraf Ghani: U.S. Critical To Afghanistan's Future

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. Ghani will be meeting with President Obama this week. Emily Jan/NPR hide caption

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Ashraf Ghani: U.S. Critical To Afghanistan's Future

Ashraf Ghani: U.S. Critical To Afghanistan's Future

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As Ebola Crisis Ebbs, Aid Agencies Turn To Building Up Health Systems

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Goats and Soda

As Ebola Crisis Ebbs, Aid Agencies Turn To Building Up Health Systems

As Ebola Crisis Ebbs, Aid Agencies Turn To Building Up Health Systems

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Founding Father Of Modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, Dies At 91

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Founding Father Of Modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, Dies At 91

Founding Father Of Modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, Dies At 91

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Family Secret And Cultural Identity Revealed In 'Little White Lie'

Lacey Schwartz grew up believing she was the daughter of white, Jewish parents. It wasn't until a university labeled her as black that she decided to explore the doubts she's always had about her race. Courtesy of Independent Lens hide caption

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Family Secret And Cultural Identity Revealed In 'Little White Lie'

Family Secret And Cultural Identity Revealed In 'Little White Lie'

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Hillary Clinton Is Ready To 'Stand Out' As A Female Candidate

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Hillary Clinton Is Ready To 'Stand Out' As A Female Candidate

Hillary Clinton Is Ready To 'Stand Out' As A Female Candidate

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Is A Confederate Flag License Plate Free Speech?

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Is A Confederate Flag License Plate Free Speech?

Is A Confederate Flag License Plate Free Speech?

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