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9,000-Year-Old Shaman's Grave: From Myth to Science

When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong. ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: This next story has Nazis. It's got an archaeological dig.

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Easter Lamb Cakes: Buttercream Wool, Jelly Bean Eyes, and Ritual

As Easter approaches, people around the country will be dyeing eggs, preparing baskets, attending Easter Vigils… and baking lamb cakes. These aren't cakes made of lambs, nor standard sweet

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: What We Know About Pain

When neurosurgeon and journalist Dr. Sanjay Gupta set out to write a book about pain, it wasn't because he felt like he had all the answers. It was because he was still so often mystified by it. "Most of my patients come to me for pain. Head pain, back pain, neck pain, whatever it might

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Evacuation of U.S. Sailors from Bahrain Strains Support

Hundreds of U.S. sailors and their families were moved out of Naval Support Activity Bahrain after Iranian missiles and drones struck the installation, according to reporting. Evacuations at other U.S. bases in the region have also taken place, though many details remain limited.

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Cuba Pardons 2,010 Prisoners During Holy Week

Releasing political prisoners has long been a core demand of the US, which is implementing a strict oil blockade on Cuba. Cuba’s government says it will pardon 2,010 prisoners as a “humanitarian” gesture.