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Police stand watch Tuesday as protesters gather outside the Parliament building in Reykjavik, Iceland. The prime minister resigned after he was named in the Panama Papers as having set up secret offshore accounts through a shell company that was seeking money from failed Icelandic banks that received government bailout funds.

Fallout From Panama Papers Echoes Around The World

International investigative reporting, powered by a data breach, links titans of business and politics to secret offshore bank accounts. The reports are prompting investigations and public backlash.

Drew Moore's mom tracks his weight, appetite and exercise daily to see if they stray from his healthy baseline. When Drew, who has cystic fibrosis, coughs, she records that, too.

How Patients' Reports On Their Health Can Help Doctors Do A Better Job

Doctors and other health providers are slowly adding patients' self-reports to the tests and exams used to make decisions about care.

On her first visit to the U.S., Loyce Maturu of Zimbabwe was impressed by how friendly Americans are. She couldn't get over that they'll say hello to a stranger in an elevator.

Orphaned, HIV Positive And Abused, She Almost Gave Up — But Didn't

She was orphaned at 10, then diagnosed with HIV and TB. She was abused. She tried to kill herself. This is the epic story of 24-year-old Loyce Maturu.

UVA Study Links Disparities In Pain Management To Racial Bias

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to Kelly Hoffman, a doctoral student in social psychology at the University of Virginia. Hoffman recently published a paper that links disparities in pain management to racial bias.

Child brides are often associated with developing countries, but thousands of cases actually occur in the United States. A few states are pushing for laws to ban underage marriage.

Who Decides If You're Too Young To Marry?

Underage marriages mostly occur outside of the United States, but in the past decade, thousands of cases have been recorded in the country. A few states are taking action to ban these marriages.

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Shares Diplomatic Insights at Packed Hendricks Chapel

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright visited Syracuse University Tuesday to discuss her current role in international affairs and the challenges…

Ted Cruz Projected To Win Wisconsin Republican Primary

The senator's win puts another speed bump in the way of front-runner Donald Trump. Bernie Sanders leads in early returns for the Democratic primary.

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Big Seed: How The Industry Turned From Small-Town Firms To Global Giants

Over the past century, small-town seed businesses have given way to global enterprises. The story of one small seed company in Nebraska helps explain what drove the transformation.

Labor Secretary Tom Perez speaks at a governors meeting in July. Under current rules, advisers "say things like 'we put our clients first,' " Perez said this week. Going forward, "this is no longer a slogan. It's the law."

White House To Financial Advisers: Put Savers' Interests First

The White House on Wednesday rolled out rules to force financial advisers to take on fiduciary duties. That means they must put savers' interests ahead of fees. Critics say the rules are too complex.

Industry Group Weighs In On New Fiduciary Rule

The Labor Department rule regarding retirement planning is opposed by Wall Street. Renee Montagne talks to Jules Gaudreau, president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

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