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Fox News' Chris Wallace Enters Spotlight As Debate Moderator

Fox News' Chris Wallace is known as a tough interviewer but his role as moderator of Wednesday's presidential debate has raised questions. Fox has been highly sympathetic to Donald Trump, and Wallace has lavished praise on his former boss, Roger Ailes, who was ousted as Fox News' chairman after accusations of sexual harassment. Ailes is also serving as an adviser to Donald Trump.

Ecuador Suspends Internet Of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange

Ecuador has now confirmed that it cut off internet access at their London Embassy for Julian Assange, the leader of the group WikiLeaks, who has been staying at the embassy since 2012. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, about what Ecuador's calculus might be.

Although expanding Medicaid in Oregon didn't drive down the recipients' overall use of hospital emergency rooms, the state has seen a decline in <em>avoidable</em> use of ERs by 4 percent in the past two years, according to state statistics.

Emergency Room Use Stays High In Oregon Medicaid Study

Health officials hoped giving more people health insurance would curtail their use of expensive emergency rooms for routine medical care. But data from Oregon suggest their overall ER use didn't drop.

Co-Founder Of Chess Records, Phil Chess, Dies At 95

By 1950, Leonard and Phillip Chess had established Chess Records as the label for urban blues. Leonard died in 1969. Phil died on Wednesday at the age of 95.

Demonstrators in favor of abortion rights (left) shout at an anti-abortion activist at a rally in Santiago, Chile, on March 21. Chile is one of the few countries that ban abortion in all circumstances. Lawmakers are working on a measure that would allow abortions in some cases. But many religious conservatives say the current law should remain.

Chile's President Wants To Ease Abortion Ban, But Opponents Push Back

Chile, one of the few countries that do not permit abortions under any circumstances, may amend its law to allow it in cases such as rape. But the measure is facing opposition from conservatives.

Skinned, sliced, battered, deep-fried animal testicles are served as Rocky Mountain Oysters at Bruce's Bar in Severance, Colo. There's a rich tapestry of Western lore built around Rocky Mountain oysters, thanks to the food's cowboy provenance.

Rocky Mountain Oysters Are What?! We Try A Dish Of Cowboy Lore

They're known by many names: lamb fries, bull fries, huevos de toro. There's a rich tapestry of Western lore built around this food, which is, well, fried testicles. Our reporter bites into this tale.

Business Leaders Fear School Overcrowding Will Threaten Economic Growth

Note: This story orginally aired on May 24, 2016. This November, Washoe County voters are being asked whether or not to approve a sales tax increase to…

Breathing Less Oxygen Reduces Jet Lag, At Least In Mice

Jet lag and shift work impose painful changes on the body's circadian rhythms. Adjusting oxygen consumption might help, researchers say. But don't hold your breath; it's only been tested in mice.

Aspiring Internet star Huang Xian'er (right) live-streams a chat with a guest about hiking around Beijing.

China's Internet Stars Embrace Lowbrow — And Aim For High Profits

China's Internet stars are widely panned as vulgar, vapid and materialistic. But China's fierce demand for online content is helping the newly minted celebs to surpass A-list movie stars in earnings.

Ready, Set...Early Voting Starts This Weekend

Starting this weekend, some Washoe County voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots. Reno Public Radio’s Anh Gray has the details.Luanne…

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