Virtue

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In Praise of Blackflies

Washington County, Maine lives and breeds blackflies. And, if you’re part of the Blackfly Breeder’s Association, that’s a good thing.

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Unsung Heroes

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Some practical wisdom for President Obama

Health & Medicine
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Listeners respond: age and wisdom, nurse practitioners as doctors

Health & Medicine
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Does grandma really know best?

Arts, Culture & Media
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No Sympathy For ‘Empathy’

Global Politics

The word that defined the new Supreme Court nominee for Republicans — empathy — has taken on a rapidly different meaning from the one intended by President Obama. The Takeaway talks to language columnist Barbara Wallraff.