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Health Oct 20

Pilot oxygen backup system offers new hope for Ugandan hospitals plagued by power cuts

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Health Oct 01

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Merck’s antiviral pill may help beat COVID-19, but vaccines and testing still needed

Although COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and resulting deaths, there have not been many good or easy treatment options for the actual virus. But a new antiviral drug from Merck offers hope for keeping patients infected with…

Science Jun 23

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Recycling plastic has been an uphill challenge. Could chemical recycling change that?

Plastic pollution is a global threat on our lands and seas. Since World War II, we have created over 9 billion cubic tons of it, yet its recycling remains extremely limited. As part of our "Breakthroughs" series, Miles O'Brien looks…

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Health Apr 16

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How drones are delivering lifesaving medical supplies in Rwanda

Getting medical supplies to where they are needed fast can mean the difference between life and death outcomes, but moving them efficiently across long distances to remote and rural areas can be difficult for traditional transportation. Special correspondent Fred de…

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Admitting ups and downs of 2013, Obama looks forward to new ‘breakthrough year’

Obama admits ups and downs of 2013, looks forward to new 'breakthrough year'…

Oct 16

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No breakthroughs, but ‘substantive’ talks begin over Iran’s nuclear interests

Though diplomats offered few details, talks in Geneva over Iran's nuclear programs were described as "substantive" and "forward-looking," giving negotiators the opportunity to discuss questions and clarify their positions in greater depth than before. Ray Suarez reports.

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U.S. Looks for Serious Interest From Russia in Working Together

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Mar 22

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Obama Pledges Help to Jordan on the Syrian Refugee Crisis

President Obama traveled to Amman, Jordan, the first Arab country he has visited since the Arab Spring uprising two years ago. In a joint press conference with King Abdullah, Mr. Obama pledged to help Jordan with the growing Syrian refugee…

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Jul 20

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In Tanzania, HIV at a Crossroads

The U.S. will launch a series of HIV prevention strategies to test whether an AIDS-free generation is really possible. Will this be a breakthrough moment?…

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