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Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Passengers from a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that killed three people are returning to their home countries on military and government planes escorted by staffers in hazmat gear. France confirms a woman tested positive and her health has gotten worse. 18Americans from the ship returned to the US early this morning. The majority are quarantined at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Two patients were sent to Atlanta's Emory University. One of those patients tested positive but is not showing symptoms. The other has tested negative but is showing mild symptoms. The assistant secretary for health, Admiral Brian Christine, says the risk to the general public remains low.
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The Andes variant of this virus does not spread easily, and it requires prolonged close contact with someone who is already symptomatic. Even so, we have taken this situation very seriously from the very start.
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The outbreak has renewed concerns about the U.S. s containment capabilities in light of sweeping government doge cuts since President Trump returned to office. The president leaves tomorrow for a state Visit to China. NPR's Tamara Keith reports. The Iran war looms large over the trip.
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In March, President Trump postponed his trip to China because of the war. The trip is back on, but the war isn't over. Instead, it's in an unsteady and uncertain holding pattern. Kurt Campbell at the Asia Group says the timing is awkward.
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It is remarkable that President Trump is prepared to go to China under these circumstances. But may I also say that it's also deeply unusual that China is prepared to host him?
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Iran and China are allies and trading partners. Campbell says the fact that the trip is moving forward is an indication of how important it is to both the US And China to stabilize their relationship. Tamara Keith, NPR News.
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The standoff between the U.S. and Iran pushed oil prices higher today. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. The price of homes is also rising.
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Oil prices rose after President Trump called Iran's latest diplomatic gesture totally unacceptable. AAA says retail gasol clean prices in the US now average $4.52 for a gallon of regular sales of existing homes rose only slightly in April. The national association of Realtors says sales were up 2/10 of 1% from March and flat compared to April of last year. The average selling price was up less than 1% from a year ago at just under $418,000. First time buyers accounted for a third of the homes sold last month. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the average interest rate on a 30 year home loan is now 6.37%. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
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It's NPR News. A California man has pleaded not guilty to charges connected to the alleged attack on President Trump last month, including the alleged attempt to assassinate the president. Today, Cole Allen appeared in court in an orange jumpsuit and shackled. He was arrested after allegedly attempting to carry out an armed attack during the White House Correspondent's Dinner. His attorneys are asking U.S. district Judge Trevor McFadden to disqualify at least two top Justice Department officials from being directly involved because they could be considered victims or witnesses in the case and could pose a conflict of interest. The supplement NAD is attracting lots of attention in the wellness and longevity world. You can buy supplements or get pricey infusions at clinics. Scientists are studying the potential of NAD, but as NPR's Wollstone reports, many of the claims are head of the current evidence.
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NAD boosting products are often billed as a kind of cure all, a potent substance that can reverse aging and enhance energy. Nicotinamide, adenine, dinucleotide is a crucial molecule in our body. And the early research on animals suggests taking NAD precursor supplements can have many benefits. Dr. Shailender Bassin at Brigham and Women's Hospital Hospital is one of the researchers looking into NAD early in this field.
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It certainly is very promising, but I think the hype exceeds the reality where we are in the field.
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He says what's needed now are larger human trials. Will Stone, NPR News.
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