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Dr. Robert Edwards holds the world's first "test-tube baby," Louise Brown, on July 25, 1978. A midwife stands in the center, with gynecologist Patrick Steptoe on the right.

Sir Robert Edwards, whose research led to the world's first "test-tube baby," overcame enormous controversy surrounding his work.

The Whisky a Go Go club on the storied Sunset Strip, once the hub L.A.'s music scene, acknowledged the May 2013 death of The Doors' keyboardist on its marquee: "Rest In Peace Ray Manzarek, Thanks for the Memories."

Walking The Sunset Strip, A Fading Beacon Of Cool

West Hollywood's Sunset Strip used to be the home of the city's hottest music venues — places that launched the careers of everyone from The Doors to Jane's Addiction — but has lost a lot of its influence over the years. NPR's Arun Rath visits the Strip with L.A. Times writer August Brown.

Tony Awards 2025: The complete list of winners

The 78th Annual Tony Awards ceremony, hosted by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, was held Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Maybe Happy Ending won best Musical and Purpose won best play.

The Media Project #1003

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-919245.mp3Albany, NY – (AIRS 8/22/10 & 8/23/10) Times Union Editor Rex Smith, WTEN…

First lady stopped in CT yesterday.

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-738202.mp3CT – First lady Laura Bush made a stop in Connecticut yesterday to raise…

The Dog Show - When the Model Barks - Art for Animals

By Joe Donahuehttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-868049.mp3Albany, NY – Joe speaks with Elizabeth Hess, Laura-Ann…

Dan Brown pets "Sprocket," his family's 4-year-old, sole milking cow, before hosing her down at his farm in Blue Hill, Maine. Brown has become the poster child for Maine's food sovereignty movement.

Farm Free Or Die! Maine Towns Rebel Against Food Rules

The Fourth of July is still days away, but in Maine, local food activists have already declared their independence. Ten towns so far have passed laws that essentially say local food producers don't have to abide by state or federal regulations if they are selling directly to consumers. And the revolutionary fervor has reached the statehouse.

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, testifying before a House subcommittee in May. There are "very tight restrictions" being placed on the distribution and use of Dsuvia, Gottlieb said Friday in addressing the FDA's approval of the new opioid. But critics of the FDA decision say the drug is unnecessary.

Despite Warnings, FDA Approves Potent New Opioid Painkiller

Critics, including some leading anesthesiologists, say the drug is unnecessary, and they worry it will be diverted and abused. The Food And Drug Administration says it is addressing safety concerns.

Healthy Recipes For The New Year From Kathy Gunst

Our resident chef brings us recipes that not only work for acid reflux, but can also fit into a low-fat or low-meat diet.

10 Years After The Rising, 'Iron Gold' Asks: What Now?

Pierce Brown's rip-roaring Romans-in-space series Red Rising seemed to come to a triumphant end with last year's Morning Star. But what was the cost of that triumph, and where will it lead?

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