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Two big studies aim to rigorously test what could be a revolutionary treatment for a common and deadly disease: sepsis. Many doctors are awaiting the results before changing their practice.

Jessie Buckley stars in the new psychological thriller, Beast, set on the island of Jersey in the English Channel. NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with Buckley about her role.

In New Orleans, activists who spoke in favor of a proposed gas plant turned out to be paid actors. Environmentalists are calling on the city council to reconsider its approval of a plant permit.

For 10 years, Chinita Anderson was a regular on the show's overnight shift. She battled cancer, and on Sunday she died at the age of 46.

The council is considering a corporate head tax that Amazon and Starbucks object to. Others say rising homelessness is a consequence of wealth and fast growth — one that companies should pay for.

On Monday, the U.S. and Israel celebrate the opening of the American embassy in Jerusalem. The move is a blow to Palestinians, who seek part of the city as their capital.

Ritter loves the complex role of the atypical superhero. "I am doing the most work when I'm not saying lines," she says. The second season was released on Netflix in March.

Dave Itzkoff examines Williams' life and death in a new biography. Williams took his own life in 2014; an autopsy later revealed he had Lewy body dementia.

White House adviser Jared Kushner is pushing a bill that would make programming available to federal prisoners and ease a path for some to win early release. Though some advocates say it's not enough.