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Rising temperatures raise risk of stillbirths and preterm births in the U.S.
Climate change has added at least a week of dangerously hot days for pregnant women in every state, raising risks of stillbirths and pre-term births.
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‘Very meaningful moment': Trump and other leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV
President Donald Trump and other leaders congratulated Pope Leo XIV as he becomes leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.
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How big is Alcatraz? And other facts about the infamous prison Trump wants to reopen
President Donald Trump says he wants Alcatraz to be returned to use as a maximum-security prison. Here’s what to know about the infamous prison.
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Pork or cheese? SUVs or trucks? Test to see if you know what's better for the environment
You’re about to go on vacation and must decide how to get there. What method of travel contributes the most greenhouse gas emissions? Test yourself.
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Budding scientists, active seniors: Applications open for NBC's community grants
The application period for this year’s NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants opens today. In all, $2.5 million will be given out to nonprofits.
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As Trump returns to office, these voters say politicians are failing them
NBC talked to voters who find both parties, Democratic and Republican, lacking and who are looking for change. Here are their thoughts about the state of American politics as Trump begins his second term.
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Trump promises a ‘golden age' for America in an inaugural address that echoed rally themes
As he promised more protections for free speech, he referenced planned actions that could threaten some vulnerable groups.
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Cecile Richards, longtime head of Planned Parenthood, dies at 67
Her family shared the news Monday morning.
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Historic Bibles and the oath: Here are some of the traditions you may see at Donald Trump's inauguration
From historic Bibles to the leading role of the country’s chief justice, Inauguration Day has been filled with traditions. Which ones have endured?
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Trump takes aim at Biden's green investments with ‘Drill, baby, drill'
Environmental investors and others predict that progress will continue across many green fronts as Trump returns to the White House, from improving the production and storage of renewable energy to cutting air and water pollution.
