World Leaders Join Unity March In Paris Plus 4 More Stories

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Daily Briefing A look at the day's top stories News World Leaders Join Unity March In Paris Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to march in solidarity with the victims of last week's attacks and in support of free speech. Read this story A Musical Memorial For The Face Of Extinction Lonesome George was the last of his subspecies of giant tortoise from the Galapagos. For decades scientists tried to find him a mate, but he died alone. NPR's Adam Cole offers this elegiac tribute. Read this story New Streaming Services Are Changing TV — And Viewers, Too Streaming services like Netflix and the DISH Network's new Sling TV are helping consumers break free of cable subscriptions. That means TV shows must find new ways to connect with their viewers. Read this story Forget Wearable Tech. People Really Want Better Batteries. The Consumer Electronics Show has wrapped up its showcase of the latest in high-tech gizmos. But according to a survey from Fortune magazine, many Americans have a simpler wish: longer battery life. Read this story In Oregon, Medicaid Now Covers Transgender Medical Care The Oregon Health Plan just started covering the cost of reassignment surgery for transgender people. Oregon joins a handful of states that provide such coverage through Medicaid. Read this story more news stories

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