What do you think these names have in common? Royal. Charlie. Salem. Skyler. Justice. Oakley. Well, in the United States, all of these names are considered fitting for girls and boys. They are considered gender-neutral. And modern American parents ap

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This is Morning Edition from NPR news. I am Steve Inskeep and I am Susan Stamberg. Russian and Chinese forces today begin 8 days of joint military exercises. Some ten thousand troops are expected to take part, making this their largest joint military

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By Robert Raffaele Washington 27 March 2008 A new type of surgery may make it easier for patients who would otherwise require a more invasive procedure. The new type of operation makes it possible for doctors to remove unwanted tissue through a patie

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AILSA CHANG, HOST: I'm Ailsa Chang with All Tech Considered. (SOUNDBITE OF ULRICH SCHNAUSS' NOTHING HAPPENS IN JUNE) CHANG: Have you ever noticed something that most virtual assistants have in common? Just take a listen. SIRI: My name is Siri. CORTAN

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As was the common practice with the gods of Olympus,Zeus and Hermes were visiting the world in disguise.One day they came to a village.At a thousand house sthey knocked,and a thousand times they were refused rest and food and drink.At last

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Francoise Roels is the only woman among 12 board members at Cofinimmo. But that's about to change. The top brass of the leading listed real-estate investor in Belgium will soon have a completely different set-up. Last year Belgium introduced gender q

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