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Older Patients Can Benefit From Lung Cancer Surgery

When Morton Pollner was diagnosed with lung cancer at age 76, he thought it was a death sentence. Michael Rubenstein for NPR hide caption

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Older Patients Can Benefit From Lung Cancer Surgery

Lung cancer affects mostly older people, but they're often not offered surgery as a treatment. A study finds that most older people can tolerate surgery, and that it extends lives.

NFL Players Searching For Painkiller Choices Hope For Relaxed Marijuana Ban

Marijuana is now legal for recreational or medicinal use in more than half the country, but it's still banned in professional sports. Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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NFL Players Searching For Painkiller Choices Hope For Relaxed Marijuana Ban

NFL Players Searching For Painkiller Choices Hope For Relaxed Marijuana Ban

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S. Korean President Named As A Criminal Suspect In Cronyism Scandal

South Koreans fill the streets of Seoul's city center Sunday, demanding President Park Geun-Hye step down. Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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S. Korean President Named As A Criminal Suspect In Cronyism Scandal

S. Korean President Named As A Criminal Suspect In Cronyism Scandal

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Could A Trump Presidency Be Pro-Israel And White Nationalist At The Same Time?

During his campaign for president in March, Donald Trump spoke at the 2016 American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption

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Could A Trump Presidency Be Pro-Israel And White Nationalist At The Same Time?

Could A Trump Presidency Be Pro-Israel And White Nationalist At The Same Time?

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Hospital Companions Can Ease Isolation For Older People

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Hospital Companions Can Ease Isolation For Older People

Hospital Companions Can Ease Isolation For Older People

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Older Patients Can Benefit From Lung Cancer Surgery

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Older Patients Can Benefit From Lung Cancer Surgery

Older Patients Can Benefit From Lung Cancer Surgery

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Amid Economic Crisis, Even Sugar Becomes A Luxury In Egypt

An Egyptian man carries a bread tray in Cairo on Nov. 4. With the economy in crisis, prices have soared and many Egyptians are struggling to buy even basic goods. Amr Nabil/AP hide caption

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Amid Economic Crisis, Even Sugar Becomes A Luxury In Egypt

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Amid Economic Crisis, Even Sugar Becomes A Luxury In Egypt

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Trump Has Faced Many Lawsuits. Will Litigation Influence His Presidency?

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Trump Has Faced Many Lawsuits. Will Litigation Influence His Presidency?

Trump Has Faced Many Lawsuits. Will Litigation Influence His Presidency?

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