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'Edge of Joy' Highlights Maternal Health Concerns in Nigeria

In "Edge of Joy," filmmaker Dawn Shapiro goes inside a busy maternity ward in Nigeria, where maternal deaths are among the world's highest. The documentary is the first in a series of independently produced films from around the world aired in a partnership between "The Economist" magazine and the NewsHour.

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An injured, endangered sea turtle washed ashore; after 7 months, it has a new chance at life
An injured, endangered sea turtle washed ashore; after 7 months, it has a new chance at life
A rehabilitated sea turtle was set free several miles off the coast of Long Beach on Monday after seven months of intensive veterinary care at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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The global health system can build back better after US aid cuts – here’s how
The global health system can build back better after US aid cuts – here’s how
Steep cuts in US government funding have thrown much of the field of global health into a state of fear and uncertainty.
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Sacramento Report: Five Bills We’re Watching
Sacramento Report: Five Bills We’re Watching
When California legislators come back from summer recess in a couple weeks, it will be crunch time to get their proposals passed.
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Sorting Out Covid Vaccine Confusion: New and Conflicting Federal Policies Raise Questions - KFF Health News
Sorting Out Covid Vaccine Confusion: New and Conflicting Federal Policies Raise Questions - KFF Health News
Should you get vaccinated? Will your insurer pay for it? And will you still be able to find a vaccine? KFF Health News tries to sort out where things stand.
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