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What Romney's Run Means For Mormonism

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The Mormon Salt Lake temple in Salt Lake City.

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Mitt Romney, his wife, Ann, and then-Sen. Robert Bennett, R-Utah, attend the 2008 funeral of Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake City.

By Liz Halloran

Originally published on Thu November 1, 2012 7:59 pm

Win or lose on Election Day, Republican Mitt Romney has already made history as the first Mormon to win a major party presidential nomination.

But has his race for the White House changed Americans' perceptions and stereotypes of the small, insular but fast-growing religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

And, by extension, has Romney affected how Mormons view their place in the nation?

12:44 pm

Thu November 1, 2012

Researchers Say Drug Subsidies Led To Overtreatment Of Malaria In Africa

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Blood samples dry during malaria screening. Public health workers call for more malaria testing in Africa to stop costly drugs from being handed out to kids with pneumonia.

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The map shows the estimated proportion of people who tested positive for malaria before treatment. The bigger the number, the better.

By editor

Originally published on Fri November 2, 2012 10:23 am

There's a hot debate in global health right now. And the stakes are high.

This month the Global Fund will vote to continue or scrap a $225 million project that subsidizes the cost of the most effective malaria drugs in seven African countries.

12:41 pm

Thu November 1, 2012

Mayor Bloomberg Endorses Obama, Citing Climate Change, Gay Marriage

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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to members of the media Oct. 28 in New York City.

By Eyder Peralta

The independent mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, has just endorsed President Barack Obama for president of United States.

Bloomberg opened his editorial in Bloomberg View by saying his decision was affected by the effect Superstorm Sandy had on New York City. The country, he said, needs a leader who will tackle these issues.

12:39 pm

Thu November 1, 2012

In Sandy's Wake, New Yorkers Don't Sweat Small Stuff

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People wait to charge cellphones and laptops Thursday at a generator set up in the West Village. Superstorm Sandy left large parts of New York City without power.

By Margot Adler

Originally published on Thu November 1, 2012 1:05 pm

NPR's Margot Adler is covering the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in New York.

I walked out of my apartment at 5 this morning in a part of Manhattan -– the Upper West Side — that never lost power. Still, I skirted around downed trees on my way to the subway. Across the street, a car was crushed by a tree. Almost no one was on the street.

12:19 pm

Thu November 1, 2012

University Of Alabama Names First Woman President

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Judy Bonner, the University of Alabama's new president, when the school's championship football team visted the White House in April.

By Mark Memmott

For the first time in the school's 181-year history, the University of Alabama has named a woman to be its permanent president.

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