Melody Schreiber
Stories
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World
Rwanda's Genocide Ended 26 Years Ago. Survivors Are Still Finding Mass Graves
Remains of thousands of people are still being recovered and laid to rest at a nearby memorial to the 1994 mass slaughter.
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Health
Toilet Signs Give The Scoop On Pee And Poop
In honor of World Toilet Day, here is a sampling of toilet etiquette signage. It's hard to argue with advice like: "Please use a toilet finely."
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Health
The Unanswered Questions About Anthrax
The full impact of this potentially fatal disease is unknown. A new report calculates the places where animals and people are at risk.
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Health
Bubonic Plague Strikes In Mongolia: Why Is It Still A Threat?
The ancient disease is still around — and killed a couple in Mongolia just this month. Here's a look at the history — and persistence — of the plague.
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National
Researchers Are Surprised By The Magnitude Of Venezuela's Health Crisis
A report from Johns Hopkins University and Human Rights Watch finds an alarming decline in the quality of health care across the country.
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Health
Oh, The Places You'll Go: Toilet Signs Try To Help
Using toilets is not always intuitive. That's when a sign or two can be helpful — and sometimes hilarity-inducing.