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Wait For Obamacare Price Tags Could Last Months

In many states the deadlines for companies to file their insurance for sale on new exchanges aren't until late May. Some states with early deadlines have no plans to disclose the rates anytime soon.

Amanda Chaffin comforts son Kayden, 4, who has a genetic condition called spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, and depends on a ventilator to breathe. Chaffin is worried about the high costs of Kayden's care.

Drug Puts A $750,000 'Price Tag On Life'

The high cost of Spinraza, a new and promising treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, highlights how the cost-benefit analysis insurers use to make drug coverage decisions plays out in human terms.

Special Documentary: Haiti Untold

We’re about midway through the year-long WGCU project called “Where is Home, Haitians Counting Down” in which we're covering the story of Haitian people…

Mango: The King of Fruits Documentary

In the heart of Pine Island, Florida, mangoes reign supreme. Discover how mangoes thrive in Florida's climate. Indulge in the vibrant MangoMania Festival, a celebration of this king of fruits. Savor a world where every bite unveils a story of legacy, culture, and mouthwatering bliss.

Documentary Captures 'March of the Penguins'

An amazing new nature film follows the epic journey of Emperor penguins across frozen landscapes as they migrate -- single-file -- to a familiar, yet mysterious destination. And at journey's end, life literally begins anew.

Documentary: 'The Great Hack'

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with filmmakers Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer about their Netflix documentary The Great Hack.

Filmmakers On Nature Documentary 'Serengeti'

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Simon Fuller and John Downer about their new nature documentary series, Serengeti.

Shark Study Tracks, Tags Species to Assess Gulf Health

More than thirty sharks were tagged along Florida's Gulf Coast earlier this month by a team of researchers and students as part of a study tracking the…

The Ouya game console and controller. Games are sold through something like an app store, allowing customers to sample them before buying.

Game Console Ouya Lures Buyers With $99 Price Tag

A $99 video game console funded through Kickstarter went on sale this week. Ouya is significantly cheaper than the big-brand consoles and also relies on a different business model. Games are sold through something like an app store, allowing customers to sample them before buying.

As College Tuition Soars, What Puts That Price Tag In Motion?

As President Obama unveils new efforts to help college graduates with student loan debt, there's new focus on the problems that drive that debt: the cost of college and the reasons it's been skyrocketing.

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