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10 things to know about ‘The Pulse,’ the award-winning WHYY News health and science radio show
On any given week, “The Pulse” team is digging around for unique and fascinating health and science topics for the podcast. Here, they share a few fun facts.
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Listen 2:43New Jersey has a new seizure first aid awareness law. A local teen helped make it happen
The legislation was inspired by 17-year-old Paul St. Pierre of Maple Shade.
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Listen :59Hundreds of people live outside in the Philly area. Data shows some of the weather conditions they deal with are becoming more extreme.
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Listen 5:23Trainers at New Jersey police seminar disparaged women, made ‘inappropriate’ remarks, officials say
The six-day seminar in October 2021 was conducted by a New Jersey-based law enforcement training company called Street Cop.
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How to watch the fourth Republican presidential debate and what to look for
The two-hour debate will start at 8 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and is airing across NewsNation's website and streaming channels.
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Police: Suspect dead amid reports of multiple victims in shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Police say a suspect has been found dead as officers responded Wednesday to a “confirmed active shooter” in a building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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Jim Kenney looks back on 8 years as Philadelphia mayor on WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’
“Some people just need to go away,” Kenney said when asked about his future plans for public life.
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Listen 1:03Health officials issue warning after 2 potentially rabid raccoon attacks near Princeton University
Rabies is a potentially fatal virus that can be prevented by avoiding contact with animals that may be rabid.
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GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker
McCarthy is the only speaker in history to be voted out of the job.
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Snippets and short summaries of texts and emails sent by Perry, a top Trump ally, have emerged publicly for the first time as part of a court filing that was unsealed.
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Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House
Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked him Tuesday to respond to growing Democratic criticism of his rhetoric.
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Temple Health trauma surgeon receives federal grant to study media coverage of gun violence
Dr. Jessica Beard’s prior research found that reporting — particularly TV news — that focuses on single events often causes further harm to shooting victims.
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In 2013, WHYY sought to expand its health and science footprint, and “The Pulse” was born. Here’s how it evolved and how it looks today.
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Listen 2:43NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes
Baker says the disparity in resources between the wealthiest schools and other D-I members is standing in the way of reforming college athletics.
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Suspect charged with murder in fatal stabbing at Center City Macy’s; victim identified
The guard who was killed has been identified as 27-year-old Eric Harrison.
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