4 Killed In Shooting At Office Building In California
Police responded to reports of a shooting at a business complex in Orange, California at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. They found "multiple victims" at the scene.
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Wednesday, 31 March 2021
NPR News: San Francisco Man Who Threatened Asian Woman In Bakery Arrested For Hate Crime
San Francisco Man Who Threatened Asian Woman In Bakery Arrested For Hate Crime
The victim first called police on Sunday when she says Darrell Hunter entered the store threatening to shoot Chinese people. Officials arrested him days later when he returned to menace her.
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The victim first called police on Sunday when she says Darrell Hunter entered the store threatening to shoot Chinese people. Officials arrested him days later when he returned to menace her.
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NPR News: Theory That COVID Came From A Chinese Lab Takes On New Life In Wake Of WHO Report
Theory That COVID Came From A Chinese Lab Takes On New Life In Wake Of WHO Report
Some scientists worry the possibility the novel coronavirus escaped from research facilities hasn't gotten enough scrutiny. Others say it appears far more likely to have emerged naturally.
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Some scientists worry the possibility the novel coronavirus escaped from research facilities hasn't gotten enough scrutiny. Others say it appears far more likely to have emerged naturally.
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NPR News: Theory That COVID Came From A Chinese Lab Takes On New Life In Wake Of WHO Report
Theory That COVID Came From A Chinese Lab Takes On New Life In Wake Of WHO Report
Some scientists worry the possibility the novel coronavirus escaped from research facilities hasn't gotten enough scrutiny. Others say it appears far more likely to have emerged naturally.
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Some scientists worry the possibility the novel coronavirus escaped from research facilities hasn't gotten enough scrutiny. Others say it appears far more likely to have emerged naturally.
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NPR News: India Reports Its Highest Daily Number Of COVID-19 Deaths So Far This Year
India Reports Its Highest Daily Number Of COVID-19 Deaths So Far This Year
Wednesday's death toll was 354. Scientists are investigating what's making cases of infection rise precipitously after a decline last fall. "This race is really against time," says one immunologist.
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Wednesday's death toll was 354. Scientists are investigating what's making cases of infection rise precipitously after a decline last fall. "This race is really against time," says one immunologist.
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NPR News: Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials, Arrests Navy Captain On Spying Charges
Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials, Arrests Navy Captain On Spying Charges
The captain, identified by Italian media as Walter Biot, was reportedly caught Tuesday evening as he handed over allegedly top-secret documents to one of the Russian diplomats in exchange for money.
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The captain, identified by Italian media as Walter Biot, was reportedly caught Tuesday evening as he handed over allegedly top-secret documents to one of the Russian diplomats in exchange for money.
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NPR News: Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials, Arrests Navy Captain On Spying Charges
Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials, Arrests Navy Captain On Spying Charges
The captain, identified by Italian media as Walter Biot, was reportedly caught Tuesday evening as he handed over allegedly top-secret documents to one of the Russian diplomats in exchange for money.
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The captain, identified by Italian media as Walter Biot, was reportedly caught Tuesday evening as he handed over allegedly top-secret documents to one of the Russian diplomats in exchange for money.
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NPR News: Suspect Arrested On Hate Crime Charges Over Attack On Asian Woman In Manhattan
Suspect Arrested On Hate Crime Charges Over Attack On Asian Woman In Manhattan
Brandon Elliot, 38, was arrested Wednesday and faces charges including assault as a hate crime. Elliot is a lifetime parolee who was convicted of fatally stabbing his mother in 2002, when he was 19.
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Brandon Elliot, 38, was arrested Wednesday and faces charges including assault as a hate crime. Elliot is a lifetime parolee who was convicted of fatally stabbing his mother in 2002, when he was 19.
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NPR News: Key Part Of Voice Recorder Found From January's Crash Of Indonesian Airliner
Key Part Of Voice Recorder Found From January's Crash Of Indonesian Airliner
The memory unit from the cockpit voice recorder belonging to the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 that crashed into the Java Sea, killing all 62 people aboard, has been recovered, investigators say.
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The memory unit from the cockpit voice recorder belonging to the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 that crashed into the Java Sea, killing all 62 people aboard, has been recovered, investigators say.
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NPR News: Key Part Of Voice Recorder Found From January's Crash Of Indonesian Airliner
Key Part Of Voice Recorder Found From January's Crash Of Indonesian Airliner
The memory unit from the cockpit voice recorder belonging to the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 that crashed into the Java Sea, killing all 62 people aboard, has been recovered, investigators say.
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The memory unit from the cockpit voice recorder belonging to the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 that crashed into the Java Sea, killing all 62 people aboard, has been recovered, investigators say.
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NPR News: Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Shows '100% Efficacy' In Adolescents
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Shows '100% Efficacy' In Adolescents
Pfizer says it will submit the clinical trial results "as soon as possible" to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is hoping to start vaccinating children before the next school year.
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Pfizer says it will submit the clinical trial results "as soon as possible" to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is hoping to start vaccinating children before the next school year.
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NPR News: Review Of Witness Testimony In Day 2 Of Derek Chauvin Trial
Review Of Witness Testimony In Day 2 Of Derek Chauvin Trial
The teenager who videotaped former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck, testified she stays up at night "apologizing to George Floyd for not doing more."
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The teenager who videotaped former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck, testified she stays up at night "apologizing to George Floyd for not doing more."
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NPR News: New York State Orders Police To Develop Local Plans For Reform
New York State Orders Police To Develop Local Plans For Reform
After the death of George Floyd, New York mandated that every police department in the state launch a "reform and reinvention" process by April 1. Now, many advocates have become disillusioned.
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After the death of George Floyd, New York mandated that every police department in the state launch a "reform and reinvention" process by April 1. Now, many advocates have become disillusioned.
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NPR News: Biden Administration To Unveil Expansive $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Biden Administration To Unveil Expansive $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
President Biden is making his opening pitch for an infrastructure plan that could eventually reshape the U.S. economy. It also reframes the idea of infrastructure beyond simply roads and bridges.
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President Biden is making his opening pitch for an infrastructure plan that could eventually reshape the U.S. economy. It also reframes the idea of infrastructure beyond simply roads and bridges.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Pandemic Upends The Dry Cleaning Industry
Coronavirus Pandemic Upends The Dry Cleaning Industry
The pandemic may be dealing a final blow to one industry: dry cleaning. The past year's work-in-sweats norm has accelerated the decline of this mom-and-pop, and mostly immigrant industry.
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The pandemic may be dealing a final blow to one industry: dry cleaning. The past year's work-in-sweats norm has accelerated the decline of this mom-and-pop, and mostly immigrant industry.
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NPR News: Texas Migrant Facility Was Severely Overcrowded, AP Reporter Says
Texas Migrant Facility Was Severely Overcrowded, AP Reporter Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Elliot Spagat of The Associated Press, who was one of the few journalists allowed into a Texas facility housing migrants, about what he saw.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Elliot Spagat of The Associated Press, who was one of the few journalists allowed into a Texas facility housing migrants, about what he saw.
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NPR News: China Urged To Withdraw Ships From Reef In South China Sea
China Urged To Withdraw Ships From Reef In South China Sea
The massing of Chinese ships around a contested reef in the South China Sea is drawing unusual attention. The Philippines fired off a diplomat protest calling on China to withdraw some 180 vessels.
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The massing of Chinese ships around a contested reef in the South China Sea is drawing unusual attention. The Philippines fired off a diplomat protest calling on China to withdraw some 180 vessels.
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NPR News: Texas Migrant Facility Was Severely Overcrowded, AP Reporter Says
Texas Migrant Facility Was Severely Overcrowded, AP Reporter Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Elliot Spagat of The Associated Press, who was one of the few journalists allowed into a Texas facility housing migrants, about what he saw.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Elliot Spagat of The Associated Press, who was one of the few journalists allowed into a Texas facility housing migrants, about what he saw.
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NPR News: Review Of Witness Testimony In Day 2 Of Chauvin Murder Trial
Review Of Witness Testimony In Day 2 Of Chauvin Murder Trial
The teenager who videotaped the former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck, testified she stays up at night "apologizing to George Floyd for not doing more."
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The teenager who videotaped the former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck, testified she stays up at night "apologizing to George Floyd for not doing more."
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NPR News: Poetry Challenge: Create A List Poem That Grapples With Rise Of Anti-Asian Racism
Poetry Challenge: Create A List Poem That Grapples With Rise Of Anti-Asian Racism
Attacks against Asian Americans have increased since the coronavirus pandemic began. Tell us how you cope with this anti-Asian violence and discrimination in the form of a list poem.
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Attacks against Asian Americans have increased since the coronavirus pandemic began. Tell us how you cope with this anti-Asian violence and discrimination in the form of a list poem.
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NPR News: Texas Migrant Facility Was Severely Overcrowded, AP Reporter Says
Texas Migrant Facility Was Severely Overcrowded, AP Reporter Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Elliot Spagat of The Associated Press, who was one of the few journalists allowed into a Texas facility housing migrants, about what he saw.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Elliot Spagat of The Associated Press, who was one of the few journalists allowed into a Texas facility housing migrants, about what he saw.
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NPR News: Federal Program To Bring Vaccine To Nursing Homes Missed Around Half Of Staff
Federal Program To Bring Vaccine To Nursing Homes Missed Around Half Of Staff
A federal push to reach both residents and staff at long-term care facilities is winding down, leaving many workers who care for the elderly and vulnerable unvaccinated.
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A federal push to reach both residents and staff at long-term care facilities is winding down, leaving many workers who care for the elderly and vulnerable unvaccinated.
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NPR News: China Urged To Withdraw Ships From Reef In South China Sea
China Urged To Withdraw Ships From Reef In South China Sea
The massing of Chinese ships around a contested reef in the South China Sea is drawing unusual attention. The Philippines fired off a diplomat protest calling on China to withdraw some 180 vessels.
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The massing of Chinese ships around a contested reef in the South China Sea is drawing unusual attention. The Philippines fired off a diplomat protest calling on China to withdraw some 180 vessels.
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NPR News: 2 Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Sustained During Jan. 6 Riot
2 Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Sustained During Jan. 6 Riot
Two U.S. Capitol police officers argue former President Donald Trump is responsible for the injuries they received during the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.
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Two U.S. Capitol police officers argue former President Donald Trump is responsible for the injuries they received during the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.
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Tuesday, 30 March 2021
NPR News: G. Gordon Liddy, Chief Operative Behind Watergate Scandal, Dies At 90
G. Gordon Liddy, Chief Operative Behind Watergate Scandal, Dies At 90
The bombastic conservative, who became a popular talk show host, reveled in his reputation as a man willing to go to any lengths to reelect Nixon, saying, "I'd do it again for my president."
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The bombastic conservative, who became a popular talk show host, reveled in his reputation as a man willing to go to any lengths to reelect Nixon, saying, "I'd do it again for my president."
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NPR News: NY Lawmakers Legalize Marijuana, Hoping To Avoid Racial Pitfalls Of Decriminalization
NY Lawmakers Legalize Marijuana, Hoping To Avoid Racial Pitfalls Of Decriminalization
Critics say in many states the legal pot boom hasn't benefited people of color. Lawmakers in New York say their approach, which Gov. Cuomo says he will sign, avoids those mistakes.
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Critics say in many states the legal pot boom hasn't benefited people of color. Lawmakers in New York say their approach, which Gov. Cuomo says he will sign, avoids those mistakes.
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NPR News: Firefighter Testifies: 'I Was Desperate To Help ... And This Human Was Denied That'
Firefighter Testifies: 'I Was Desperate To Help ... And This Human Was Denied That'
Video footage played in court on Tuesday shows Genevieve Hansen pleading with officers on top of George Floyd for a chance to help him. She asked them to check his pulse. They ignored her requests.
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Video footage played in court on Tuesday shows Genevieve Hansen pleading with officers on top of George Floyd for a chance to help him. She asked them to check his pulse. They ignored her requests.
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NPR News: 'It Wasn't Right,' Young Woman Who Recorded Chauvin And Floyd On Video Tells Court
'It Wasn't Right,' Young Woman Who Recorded Chauvin And Floyd On Video Tells Court
The young woman, who was 17 when she filmed former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin holding his knee on George Floyd's neck, says the only violence she saw was "from the cops."
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The young woman, who was 17 when she filmed former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin holding his knee on George Floyd's neck, says the only violence she saw was "from the cops."
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NPR News: Meet 'Voltswagen': VW Rebrands In U.S. To Signal Electric Ambitions
Meet 'Voltswagen': VW Rebrands In U.S. To Signal Electric Ambitions
Volkswagen of America says it is changing its name to Voltswagen, to emphasize the company's electric future.
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Volkswagen of America says it is changing its name to Voltswagen, to emphasize the company's electric future.
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NPR News: Brazil: Military Chiefs Replaced Amid Major Reshuffle Of Bolsonaro Government
Brazil: Military Chiefs Replaced Amid Major Reshuffle Of Bolsonaro Government
The moves come while President Jair Bolsonaro is under intense criticism as the country's coronavirus cases spin further out of control. Brazil is now seen as the world's pandemic epicenter.
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The moves come while President Jair Bolsonaro is under intense criticism as the country's coronavirus cases spin further out of control. Brazil is now seen as the world's pandemic epicenter.
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NPR News: Brazil: Military Chiefs Replaced Amid Major Reshuffle Of Bolsonaro Government
Brazil: Military Chiefs Replaced Amid Major Reshuffle Of Bolsonaro Government
The moves come while President Jair Bolsonaro is under intense criticism as the country's coronavirus cases spin further out of control. Brazil is now seen as the world's pandemic epicenter.
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The moves come while President Jair Bolsonaro is under intense criticism as the country's coronavirus cases spin further out of control. Brazil is now seen as the world's pandemic epicenter.
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NPR News: Italian Mob Fugitive Caught In Caribbean After Posting Cooking Videos Online
Italian Mob Fugitive Caught In Caribbean After Posting Cooking Videos Online
Authorities tracked down Marc Feren Claude Biart in the Dominican Republic after he posted videos that hid his face but not his tattoos. Biart is an alleged member of the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate.
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Authorities tracked down Marc Feren Claude Biart in the Dominican Republic after he posted videos that hid his face but not his tattoos. Biart is an alleged member of the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate.
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NPR News: Judge In Chauvin Trial Rules That Underage Witnesses Can Testify
Judge In Chauvin Trial Rules That Underage Witnesses Can Testify
The testimony of people who were minors when they saw George Floyd's killing includes a person who took a video of the incident.
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The testimony of people who were minors when they saw George Floyd's killing includes a person who took a video of the incident.
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NPR News: Italian Mob Fugitive Caught In Caribbean After Posting Cooking Videos Online
Italian Mob Fugitive Caught In Caribbean After Posting Cooking Videos Online
Authorities tracked down Marc Feren Claude Biart in the Dominican Republic after he posted videos that hid his face but not his tattoos. Biart is an alleged member of the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate.
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Authorities tracked down Marc Feren Claude Biart in the Dominican Republic after he posted videos that hid his face but not his tattoos. Biart is an alleged member of the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate.
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NPR News: Fewer Than Half Of U.S. Adults Belong To A Religious Congregation, New Poll Shows
Fewer Than Half Of U.S. Adults Belong To A Religious Congregation, New Poll Shows
For the first time since Gallup began asking the question in 1937, fewer than half of U.S. adults interviewed said they belonged to a church, synagogue or mosque. That figure is down from 70% in 2000.
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For the first time since Gallup began asking the question in 1937, fewer than half of U.S. adults interviewed said they belonged to a church, synagogue or mosque. That figure is down from 70% in 2000.
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NPR News: Jury In Chauvin Trial Hears More From Witness About 'Blood Choke'
Jury In Chauvin Trial Hears More From Witness About 'Blood Choke'
"The only reason why he's looking at me right now is because I told him it was a 'blood choke,'" witness Donald Williams said of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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"The only reason why he's looking at me right now is because I told him it was a 'blood choke,'" witness Donald Williams said of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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NPR News: What We Learned From Day 1 Of The Chauvin Trial
What We Learned From Day 1 Of The Chauvin Trial
Two key questions are at play in Derek Chauvin's murder trial: What killed George Floyd and did Chauvin use excessive force? Civil rights lawyer Charles Coleman Jr. discusses the early takeaways.
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Two key questions are at play in Derek Chauvin's murder trial: What killed George Floyd and did Chauvin use excessive force? Civil rights lawyer Charles Coleman Jr. discusses the early takeaways.
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NPR News: Many World Leaders Call For Treaty On Future Pandemics
Many World Leaders Call For Treaty On Future Pandemics
Given a lack of international coordination that has beset the current coronavirus pandemic, whether such a treaty could be reached or adhered to is an open question.
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Given a lack of international coordination that has beset the current coronavirus pandemic, whether such a treaty could be reached or adhered to is an open question.
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NPR News: Many World Leaders Call For Treaty On Future Pandemics
Many World Leaders Call For Treaty On Future Pandemics
Given a lack of international coordination that has beset the current coronavirus pandemic, whether such a treaty could be reached or adhered to is an open question.
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Given a lack of international coordination that has beset the current coronavirus pandemic, whether such a treaty could be reached or adhered to is an open question.
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NPR News: New York Lawmakers Are Expected To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
New York Lawmakers Are Expected To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Lawmakers in New York are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. Critics have their concerns including traffic safety.Legalize Recreational Marijuana
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Lawmakers in New York are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. Critics have their concerns including traffic safety.Legalize Recreational Marijuana
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NPR News: What Unemployment Insurance Tells Us About Work During A Pandemic
What Unemployment Insurance Tells Us About Work During A Pandemic
A new study looks at the effect of unemployment benefit generosity on employment levels during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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A new study looks at the effect of unemployment benefit generosity on employment levels during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NPR News: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Replaces Multiple Cabinet Members
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Replaces Multiple Cabinet Members
Amid the pandemic, Brazil is facing a political crisis after the country's president replaced six members of his cabinet — including the ministers of defense and foreign affairs.
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Amid the pandemic, Brazil is facing a political crisis after the country's president replaced six members of his cabinet — including the ministers of defense and foreign affairs.
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NPR News: New York Lawmakers Are Expected To Legal Recreational Marijuana
New York Lawmakers Are Expected To Legal Recreational Marijuana
Lawmakers in New York are expected to vote on Tuesday on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. Critics have their concerns including traffic safety.
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Lawmakers in New York are expected to vote on Tuesday on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. Critics have their concerns including traffic safety.
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NPR News: Evicted And Homeless Due To Pandemic — 'I Literally Had To Sleep In My Car'
Evicted And Homeless Due To Pandemic — 'I Literally Had To Sleep In My Car'
Getting evicted during COVID can risk a person's health and doom their ability to find a home. The extension this week of a federal order preventing evictions could save many people from that fate.
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Getting evicted during COVID can risk a person's health and doom their ability to find a home. The extension this week of a federal order preventing evictions could save many people from that fate.
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NPR News: 'She Just Wanted It': One Girl's Journey To Becoming An Eagle Scout
'She Just Wanted It': One Girl's Journey To Becoming An Eagle Scout
Scarlett Helmecki, the first girl in Delaware to achieve the rank, accepted the Eagle Scout challenge two years after joining an all-girl BSA troop.
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Scarlett Helmecki, the first girl in Delaware to achieve the rank, accepted the Eagle Scout challenge two years after joining an all-girl BSA troop.
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NPR News: Prosecutors Add Sex Trafficking Charges Against Ghislaine Maxwell
Prosecutors Add Sex Trafficking Charges Against Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, faces new charges for the abuse of a 14-year-old girl starting in 2001.
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Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, faces new charges for the abuse of a 14-year-old girl starting in 2001.
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NPR News: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Replaces Multiple Cabinet Members
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Replaces Multiple Cabinet Members
Amid the pandemic, Brazil is facing a political crisis after the country's president replaced six members of his cabinet — including the ministers of defense and foreign affairs.
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Amid the pandemic, Brazil is facing a political crisis after the country's president replaced six members of his cabinet — including the ministers of defense and foreign affairs.
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NPR News: In Latest Power Move, Beijing Approves Electoral Overhaul For Hong Kong
In Latest Power Move, Beijing Approves Electoral Overhaul For Hong Kong
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress unanimously approved a law that will cut the number of district representatives for Hong Kong residents.
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The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress unanimously approved a law that will cut the number of district representatives for Hong Kong residents.
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NPR News: In Latest Power Move, Beijing Approves Electoral Overhaul For Hong Kong
In Latest Power Move, Beijing Approves Electoral Overhaul For Hong Kong
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress unanimously approved a law that will cut the number of district representatives for Hong Kong residents.
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The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress unanimously approved a law that will cut the number of district representatives for Hong Kong residents.
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Monday, 29 March 2021
NPR News: South Dakota Governor Bans Transgender Girls From Sports Teams By Executive Order
South Dakota Governor Bans Transgender Girls From Sports Teams By Executive Order
With a bill stuck in legislative limbo, Gov. Kristi Noem issued two orders Monday preventing trans women and girls from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity.
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With a bill stuck in legislative limbo, Gov. Kristi Noem issued two orders Monday preventing trans women and girls from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity.
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NPR News: CDC Director Fears 'Impending Doom' If U.S. Opens Too Quickly
CDC Director Fears 'Impending Doom' If U.S. Opens Too Quickly
"Just please hold on a little while longer," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, warning of a possible fourth surge. U.S. coronavirus cases are up 10% over the previous week.
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"Just please hold on a little while longer," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, warning of a possible fourth surge. U.S. coronavirus cases are up 10% over the previous week.
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NPR News: 'Derek Chauvin Betrayed This Badge,' Prosecutor Says In Opening Argument
'Derek Chauvin Betrayed This Badge,' Prosecutor Says In Opening Argument
Derek Chauvin "betrayed this badge when he used excessive and unreasonable force upon the body of Mr. George Floyd," Special Assistant Attorney General Jerry Blackwell told the jury Monday.
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Derek Chauvin "betrayed this badge when he used excessive and unreasonable force upon the body of Mr. George Floyd," Special Assistant Attorney General Jerry Blackwell told the jury Monday.
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NPR News: Education Dept. Restores Debt Cancellation For Some Borrowers With Disabilities
Education Dept. Restores Debt Cancellation For Some Borrowers With Disabilities
Monday's announcement comes after thousands of borrowers with disabilities had their federal student loans erased, then handed back to them during the pandemic.
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Monday's announcement comes after thousands of borrowers with disabilities had their federal student loans erased, then handed back to them during the pandemic.
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NPR News: George Floyd's Family And Lawyers Take A Knee, Call For Justice As Trial Begins
George Floyd's Family And Lawyers Take A Knee, Call For Justice As Trial Begins
Members of George Floyd's family and legal team, kneeled for 8 minutes and 46 seconds outside the Hennepin County Courthouse just moments before the start of Derek Chauvin's murder trial.
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Members of George Floyd's family and legal team, kneeled for 8 minutes and 46 seconds outside the Hennepin County Courthouse just moments before the start of Derek Chauvin's murder trial.
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NPR News: Islamist Insurgents Kill Dozens In Attack On Natural Gas Complex In Mozambique
Islamist Insurgents Kill Dozens In Attack On Natural Gas Complex In Mozambique
Days of fighting in the northern port city of Palma have left dozens of civilians dead as security forces battled to turn back an assault by a suspected ISIS-linked insurgent group.
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Days of fighting in the northern port city of Palma have left dozens of civilians dead as security forces battled to turn back an assault by a suspected ISIS-linked insurgent group.
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NPR News: Islamist Insurgents Kill Dozens In Attack On Natural Gas Complex In Mozambique
Islamist Insurgents Kill Dozens In Attack On Natural Gas Complex In Mozambique
Days of fighting in the northern port city of Palma have left dozens of civilians dead as security forces battled to turn back an assault by a suspected ISIS-linked insurgent group.
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Days of fighting in the northern port city of Palma have left dozens of civilians dead as security forces battled to turn back an assault by a suspected ISIS-linked insurgent group.
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NPR News: Televised Chauvin Trial Due To Pandemic Yields Wide Access — And Concern
Televised Chauvin Trial Due To Pandemic Yields Wide Access — And Concern
This is the first time a Minnesota trial has been broadcast. Unlike Iowa, Wisconsin, and other states, courts here have long opposed electronic media coverage.
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This is the first time a Minnesota trial has been broadcast. Unlike Iowa, Wisconsin, and other states, courts here have long opposed electronic media coverage.
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NPR News: Jury Will Hear Opening Arguments In Derek Chauvin Trial On Monday
Jury Will Hear Opening Arguments In Derek Chauvin Trial On Monday
The trial is starting in earnest 10 months after George Floyd's killing triggered outrage and protests against racial inequality. The highly anticipated trial is expected to last around four weeks.
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The trial is starting in earnest 10 months after George Floyd's killing triggered outrage and protests against racial inequality. The highly anticipated trial is expected to last around four weeks.
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NPR News: Historic Amazon Union Vote Count Begins This Week For Alabama Warehouse
Historic Amazon Union Vote Count Begins This Week For Alabama Warehouse
The results will determine whether Amazon gets its first U.S. warehouse union. It's been dubbed one of the most consequential union elections in recent history.
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The results will determine whether Amazon gets its first U.S. warehouse union. It's been dubbed one of the most consequential union elections in recent history.
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NPR News: Nashville Sees Worst Flooding In Over A Decade. A Least 4 People Dead
Nashville Sees Worst Flooding In Over A Decade. A Least 4 People Dead
Torrential rains in Tennessee have left roads impassable. It was one of the highest rainfalls in Nashville's history. Rivers and creeks crested so high that homes and roads brimmed with water.
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Torrential rains in Tennessee have left roads impassable. It was one of the highest rainfalls in Nashville's history. Rivers and creeks crested so high that homes and roads brimmed with water.
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NPR News: The Mood In Minneapolis Is Tense As Chauvin Trial Is About To Start
The Mood In Minneapolis Is Tense As Chauvin Trial Is About To Start
Minneapolis braces for the start of the trail of Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer charged with murdering George Floyd. The Floyd family held a vigil Sunday night at a church near where Floyd was killed.
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Minneapolis braces for the start of the trail of Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer charged with murdering George Floyd. The Floyd family held a vigil Sunday night at a church near where Floyd was killed.
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NPR News: Chauvin Trial Shines A Light On George Floyd's Death, Racial Injustice
Chauvin Trial Shines A Light On George Floyd's Death, Racial Injustice
Opening statements begin Monday in the trial of an ex-policeman who was videoed with his knee on George Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes. It sparked a reckoning over race and justice in America.
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Opening statements begin Monday in the trial of an ex-policeman who was videoed with his knee on George Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes. It sparked a reckoning over race and justice in America.
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NPR News: Migrant Influx Strains Resources Of Mexican Border Towns
Migrant Influx Strains Resources Of Mexican Border Towns
The U.S. aims to improve the immigration process at the southern border. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Tania Garcia, a lawyer at the shelter Espacio Migrante in Tijuana about conditions amid the surge.
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The U.S. aims to improve the immigration process at the southern border. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Tania Garcia, a lawyer at the shelter Espacio Migrante in Tijuana about conditions amid the surge.
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NPR News: News Brief: Derek Chauvin Trial, Suez Canal Blocked, Gun Violence
News Brief: Derek Chauvin Trial, Suez Canal Blocked, Gun Violence
Ex-police officer Chauvin goes on trial Monday for the murder of George Floyd. The ship stuck in the Suez Canal is partially afloat. And, why the White House is not making gun violence a priority.
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Ex-police officer Chauvin goes on trial Monday for the murder of George Floyd. The ship stuck in the Suez Canal is partially afloat. And, why the White House is not making gun violence a priority.
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NPR News: 1st Female Members Fulfill Requirements For Eagle Scout
1st Female Members Fulfill Requirements For Eagle Scout
The first class of female Eagle Scouts has officially been inducted. They've built skills, and faced some teasing and skepticism along the way.
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The first class of female Eagle Scouts has officially been inducted. They've built skills, and faced some teasing and skepticism along the way.
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NPR News: Migrant Influx Strains Resources Of Mexican Border Towns
Migrant Influx Strains Resources Of Mexican Border Towns
The U.S. aims to improve the immigration process at the southern border. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Tania Garcia, a lawyer at the shelter Espacio Migrante in Tijuana about conditions amid the surge.
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The U.S. aims to improve the immigration process at the southern border. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Tania Garcia, a lawyer at the shelter Espacio Migrante in Tijuana about conditions amid the surge.
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NPR News: News Brief: Derek Chauvin Trial, Suez Canal Blocked, Gun Violence
News Brief: Derek Chauvin Trial, Suez Canal Blocked, Gun Violence
Ex-police officer Chauvin goes on trial Monday for the murder of George Floyd. The ship stuck in the Suez Canal is partially afloat. And, why the White House is not making gun violence a priority.
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Ex-police officer Chauvin goes on trial Monday for the murder of George Floyd. The ship stuck in the Suez Canal is partially afloat. And, why the White House is not making gun violence a priority.
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NPR News: Salvage Teams Race To Reopen Blocked Suez Canal
Salvage Teams Race To Reopen Blocked Suez Canal
A massive container ship that has blocked the Suez Canal for six days has been partially freed. Traffic has not yet resumed in the canal, which is among the world's most important waterways.
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A massive container ship that has blocked the Suez Canal for six days has been partially freed. Traffic has not yet resumed in the canal, which is among the world's most important waterways.
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NPR News: Pandemic Has Many Small Museums At Risk Of Closing Permanently
Pandemic Has Many Small Museums At Risk Of Closing Permanently
The pandemic has meant life or death for cultural centers across the country. But it's been especially tough on small museums.
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The pandemic has meant life or death for cultural centers across the country. But it's been especially tough on small museums.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Lockdowns Have Been Hard On Youth Locked Up
COVID-19 Lockdowns Have Been Hard On Youth Locked Up
Juvenile incarceration is down, but many young people still in facilities have gone months without seeing their families.
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Juvenile incarceration is down, but many young people still in facilities have gone months without seeing their families.
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NPR News: Salvage Teams Race To Reopen Blocked Suez Canal
Salvage Teams Race To Reopen Blocked Suez Canal
A massive container ship that has blocked the Suez Canal for six days has been partially freed. Traffic has not yet resumed in the canal, which is among the world's most important waterways.
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A massive container ship that has blocked the Suez Canal for six days has been partially freed. Traffic has not yet resumed in the canal, which is among the world's most important waterways.
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NPR News: Ever Given Partially Afloat As Salvage Teams Race To Reopen Suez Canal
Ever Given Partially Afloat As Salvage Teams Race To Reopen Suez Canal
The Ever Given has been wedged at an angle across the Suez Canal since Tuesday, preventing other shipping vessels from traveling through the waterway.
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The Ever Given has been wedged at an angle across the Suez Canal since Tuesday, preventing other shipping vessels from traveling through the waterway.
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NPR News: Ever Given Partially Afloat As Salvage Teams Race To Reopen Suez Canal
Ever Given Partially Afloat As Salvage Teams Race To Reopen Suez Canal
The Ever Given has been wedged at an angle across the Suez Canal since Tuesday, preventing other shipping vessels from traveling through the waterway.
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The Ever Given has been wedged at an angle across the Suez Canal since Tuesday, preventing other shipping vessels from traveling through the waterway.
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Sunday, 28 March 2021
NPR News: In Wake Of Colorado Shooting, A Serbian Community Mourns
In Wake Of Colorado Shooting, A Serbian Community Mourns
Boulder's Serbian community is small but tight-knit. They gathered Saturday to mourn a son gunned down in last week's mass shooting, and to offer comfort to a family experiencing the unimaginable.
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Boulder's Serbian community is small but tight-knit. They gathered Saturday to mourn a son gunned down in last week's mass shooting, and to offer comfort to a family experiencing the unimaginable.
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NPR News: Why Organizing Employee At Alabama Amazon Center Wants A Union
Why Organizing Employee At Alabama Amazon Center Wants A Union
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Darryl Richardson, an organizer and worker at the Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama about the upcoming vote on whether employees there will unionize.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Darryl Richardson, an organizer and worker at the Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama about the upcoming vote on whether employees there will unionize.
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NPR News: As Myanmar Military Crackdown Intensifies, International Response Falls Short
As Myanmar Military Crackdown Intensifies, International Response Falls Short
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Murray Hiebert, senior associate of the Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Murray Hiebert, senior associate of the Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.
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NPR News: As Myanmar Military Crackdown Intensifies, International Response Falls Short
As Myanmar Military Crackdown Intensifies, International Response Falls Short
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Murray Hiebert, senior associate of the Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Murray Hiebert, senior associate of the Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.
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NPR News: At Least 4 Dead, 130 Rescued As Nashville Sees Worst Flooding In Over A Decade
At Least 4 Dead, 130 Rescued As Nashville Sees Worst Flooding In Over A Decade
Floodwaters submerged roads and left people clinging to trees, authorities said. The rain has subsided, but officials are warning residents to stay vigilant as creeks and rivers rise.
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Floodwaters submerged roads and left people clinging to trees, authorities said. The rain has subsided, but officials are warning residents to stay vigilant as creeks and rivers rise.
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NPR News: 'It's Hurtful': Trans Youth Speaks Out As Alabama Debates Banning Medical Treatment
'It's Hurtful': Trans Youth Speaks Out As Alabama Debates Banning Medical Treatment
States are considering a record number of anti-transgender bills, including many that prohibit gender-affirming medical care for trans youth. Alabama's bill would make providing such care a felony.
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States are considering a record number of anti-transgender bills, including many that prohibit gender-affirming medical care for trans youth. Alabama's bill would make providing such care a felony.
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NPR News: U.S. Is In A Race Between Vaccines And Variants, Says Public Health Expert
U.S. Is In A Race Between Vaccines And Variants, Says Public Health Expert
Despite the progress in vaccinating Americans, there's concern about the threat posed by COVID-19 variants. The White House is urging not to "let down our guard."
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Despite the progress in vaccinating Americans, there's concern about the threat posed by COVID-19 variants. The White House is urging not to "let down our guard."
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NPR News: Indonesia Church Bombing Wounds 20 On Palm Sunday
Indonesia Church Bombing Wounds 20 On Palm Sunday
Two suicide bombers attacked a Roman Catholic church compound in Makassar on Sunday. Indonesian President Joko Widodo condemned the attack as an "act of terrorism."
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Two suicide bombers attacked a Roman Catholic church compound in Makassar on Sunday. Indonesian President Joko Widodo condemned the attack as an "act of terrorism."
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NPR News: Indonesia Church Bombing Wounds 20 On Palm Sunday
Indonesia Church Bombing Wounds 20 On Palm Sunday
Two suicide bombers attacked a Roman Catholic church compound in Makassar on Sunday. Indonesian President Joko Widodo condemned the attack as an "act of terrorism."
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Two suicide bombers attacked a Roman Catholic church compound in Makassar on Sunday. Indonesian President Joko Widodo condemned the attack as an "act of terrorism."
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NPR News: Efforts To Free Ship From Suez Canal Continues
Efforts To Free Ship From Suez Canal Continues
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with shipping supply expert Christopher Rogers about the stuck ship in the Suez Canal and the implications for the supply chain.
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NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with shipping supply expert Christopher Rogers about the stuck ship in the Suez Canal and the implications for the supply chain.
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NPR News: Myanmar Mourns Deadliest Day Since Military Coup Began
Myanmar Mourns Deadliest Day Since Military Coup Began
Saturday was the deadliest day yet since a military coup took control in Myanmar. At least 114 people died as the military cracked down on protesters.
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Saturday was the deadliest day yet since a military coup took control in Myanmar. At least 114 people died as the military cracked down on protesters.
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NPR News: With More Women In State Office, Family Leave Policies Have Not Caught Up
With More Women In State Office, Family Leave Policies Have Not Caught Up
More women are becoming state lawmakers, but many legislatures still don't have family leave policies. That leaves new mothers little choice but to miss out on the lawmaking process.
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More women are becoming state lawmakers, but many legislatures still don't have family leave policies. That leaves new mothers little choice but to miss out on the lawmaking process.
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NPR News: Libraries Are Key Tools For People Getting Out of Prison, Even During A Pandemic
Libraries Are Key Tools For People Getting Out of Prison, Even During A Pandemic
Even in a pandemic, New Jersey libraries are a lifeline to people released from prison.
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Even in a pandemic, New Jersey libraries are a lifeline to people released from prison.
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NPR News: Efforts To Free Ship From Suez Canal Continues
Efforts To Free Ship From Suez Canal Continues
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with shipping supply expert Christopher Rogers about the stuck ship in the Suez Canal and the implications for the supply chain.
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NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with shipping supply expert Christopher Rogers about the stuck ship in the Suez Canal and the implications for the supply chain.
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NPR News: Myanmar Mourns Deadliest Day Since Military Coup Began
Myanmar Mourns Deadliest Day Since Military Coup Began
Saturday was the deadliest day yet since a military coup took control in Myanmar. At least 114 people died as the military cracked down on protesters.
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Saturday was the deadliest day yet since a military coup took control in Myanmar. At least 114 people died as the military cracked down on protesters.
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NPR News: Amid A Myriad Of Crises, Lebanon Now Confronts An Ecological Disaster On Its Shores
Amid A Myriad Of Crises, Lebanon Now Confronts An Ecological Disaster On Its Shores
Some of the country's last beaches spared from development are now carpeted in globs of tar from an oil spill in the Mediterranean, damaging beaches that are nesting grounds for endangered turtles.
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Some of the country's last beaches spared from development are now carpeted in globs of tar from an oil spill in the Mediterranean, damaging beaches that are nesting grounds for endangered turtles.
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NPR News: U.S. Corporations Face Reckoning Over Prescription Opioids, CEOs Keep Cashing In
U.S. Corporations Face Reckoning Over Prescription Opioids, CEOs Keep Cashing In
Companies that sold or distributed opioid medications face huge legal, financial and public relations peril. Critics say shareholders, not CEOs, will pay the price.
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Companies that sold or distributed opioid medications face huge legal, financial and public relations peril. Critics say shareholders, not CEOs, will pay the price.
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NPR News: Advocates Disappointed By Biden's Sidestep Of Gun Legislation Given His History
Advocates Disappointed By Biden's Sidestep Of Gun Legislation Given His History
President Biden knows better than almost anyone how hard it is to get gun bills passed. But after being at the forefront on previous efforts, he seems to be pushing it down his agenda as president.
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President Biden knows better than almost anyone how hard it is to get gun bills passed. But after being at the forefront on previous efforts, he seems to be pushing it down his agenda as president.
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NPR News: Amid A Myriad Of Crises, Lebanon Now Confronts An Ecological Disaster On Its Shores
Amid A Myriad Of Crises, Lebanon Now Confronts An Ecological Disaster On Its Shores
Some of the country's last beaches spared from development are now carpeted in globs of tar from an oil spill in the Mediterranean, damaging beaches that are nesting grounds for endangered turtles.
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Some of the country's last beaches spared from development are now carpeted in globs of tar from an oil spill in the Mediterranean, damaging beaches that are nesting grounds for endangered turtles.
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Saturday, 27 March 2021
NPR News: Man With 6 Firearms Arrested At Grocery Store Following Tip From 'Startled' Shopper
Man With 6 Firearms Arrested At Grocery Store Following Tip From 'Startled' Shopper
Charles Russell was entering the restroom in a Publix supermarket when he heard "clicking sounds" coming from the bathroom stall. Then he saw an AR-15-style rifle leaning against the wall.
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Charles Russell was entering the restroom in a Publix supermarket when he heard "clicking sounds" coming from the bathroom stall. Then he saw an AR-15-style rifle leaning against the wall.
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NPR News: Asian American Local Leader Shows Army Scars: 'Is This Patriot Enough?'
Asian American Local Leader Shows Army Scars: 'Is This Patriot Enough?'
After referencing a history of discrimination he's experienced, West Chester Board of Trustees Chairman Lee Wong removed his shirt to show scars he got while he was in the military.
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After referencing a history of discrimination he's experienced, West Chester Board of Trustees Chairman Lee Wong removed his shirt to show scars he got while he was in the military.
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NPR News: Race To Free Giant Ship From Suez Canal Continues
Race To Free Giant Ship From Suez Canal Continues
Efforts to refloat the Ever Given made "significant progress" Friday night, but low tides quashed authorities' hopes of refloating the 1,300-foot vessel before the weekend.
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Efforts to refloat the Ever Given made "significant progress" Friday night, but low tides quashed authorities' hopes of refloating the 1,300-foot vessel before the weekend.
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NPR News: Race To Free Giant Ship From Suez Canal Continues
Race To Free Giant Ship From Suez Canal Continues
Efforts to refloat the Ever Given made "significant progress" Friday night, but low tides quashed authorities' hopes of refloating the 1,300-foot vessel before the weekend.
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Efforts to refloat the Ever Given made "significant progress" Friday night, but low tides quashed authorities' hopes of refloating the 1,300-foot vessel before the weekend.
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NPR News: Indonesian 'Mountain of Fire' Erupts Again
Indonesian 'Mountain of Fire' Erupts Again
Mount Merapi on the Indonesian island of Java has been erupting regularly and is considered a highly active volcano. No injuries were reported after Saturday's eruptions, but officials advise caution.
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Mount Merapi on the Indonesian island of Java has been erupting regularly and is considered a highly active volcano. No injuries were reported after Saturday's eruptions, but officials advise caution.
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NPR News: Tennessee Becomes 3rd State This Month To Enact Restrictions For Transgender Athletes
Tennessee Becomes 3rd State This Month To Enact Restrictions For Transgender Athletes
A new law signed by Gov. Bill Lee on Friday bans transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports, making it the third state this year to approve such a measure.
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A new law signed by Gov. Bill Lee on Friday bans transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports, making it the third state this year to approve such a measure.
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NPR News: 2 Dead And At Least 8 Others Wounded In 'Chaotic' Virginia Beach Shootings
2 Dead And At Least 8 Others Wounded In 'Chaotic' Virginia Beach Shootings
Authorities are investigating multiple shootings that took place late Friday night near the city's oceanfront. At least two people are dead in what the police chief called a "chaotic night."
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Authorities are investigating multiple shootings that took place late Friday night near the city's oceanfront. At least two people are dead in what the police chief called a "chaotic night."
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NPR News: At Least 91 People Killed In Myanmar As Violence Continues To Escalate
At Least 91 People Killed In Myanmar As Violence Continues To Escalate
The bloodshed appeared to represent the deadliest day for the country since the start of the military coup in February. It came as the military junta marked the annual Armed Forces Day holiday.
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The bloodshed appeared to represent the deadliest day for the country since the start of the military coup in February. It came as the military junta marked the annual Armed Forces Day holiday.
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NPR News: At Least 91 People Killed In Myanmar As Violence Continues To Escalate
At Least 91 People Killed In Myanmar As Violence Continues To Escalate
The bloodshed appeared to represent the deadliest day for the country since the start of the military coup in February. It came as the military junta marked the annual Armed Forces Day holiday.
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The bloodshed appeared to represent the deadliest day for the country since the start of the military coup in February. It came as the military junta marked the annual Armed Forces Day holiday.
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NPR News: For Migrants In Bosnia, The 'Game' Is A Perilous Journey To A Better Life
For Migrants In Bosnia, The 'Game' Is A Perilous Journey To A Better Life
Bosnia-Herzegovina has become the main hub for migrants trying to reach wealthier European nations, a journey they call the "game." Among the risks: being beaten up and sent back by border police.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina has become the main hub for migrants trying to reach wealthier European nations, a journey they call the "game." Among the risks: being beaten up and sent back by border police.
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NPR News: Violence Erupts Again In Myanmar On Armed Forces Day
Violence Erupts Again In Myanmar On Armed Forces Day
Myanmar's security forces have cracked down on new protests as the leaders of its military junta marked Armed Forces Day. Dozens of protesters are believed to be dead.
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Myanmar's security forces have cracked down on new protests as the leaders of its military junta marked Armed Forces Day. Dozens of protesters are believed to be dead.
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NPR News: Blogger Gabby Beckford On The Difficult Decisions Made Traveling During The Pandemic
Blogger Gabby Beckford On The Difficult Decisions Made Traveling During The Pandemic
Americans long to travel like they did pre-pandemic. Travel blogger Gabby Beckford has been visiting other places, and shares her experience of what it's been like.
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Americans long to travel like they did pre-pandemic. Travel blogger Gabby Beckford has been visiting other places, and shares her experience of what it's been like.
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NPR News: Millions At Risk As States Begin To Lift Power Shut-Off Bans
Millions At Risk As States Begin To Lift Power Shut-Off Bans
During the pandemic, a growing number of utility customers are having their power shut off for lack of payment. This spring, a dozen states lift their winter ban on electric shut-offs.
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During the pandemic, a growing number of utility customers are having their power shut off for lack of payment. This spring, a dozen states lift their winter ban on electric shut-offs.
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NPR News: For Migrants In Bosnia, The 'Game' Is A Perilous Journey To A Better Life
For Migrants In Bosnia, The 'Game' Is A Perilous Journey To A Better Life
Bosnia-Herzegovina has become the main hub for migrants trying to reach wealthier European nations, a journey they call the "game." Among the risks: being beaten up and sent back by border police.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina has become the main hub for migrants trying to reach wealthier European nations, a journey they call the "game." Among the risks: being beaten up and sent back by border police.
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NPR News: Violence Erupts Again In Myanmar On Armed Forces Day
Violence Erupts Again In Myanmar On Armed Forces Day
Myanmar's security forces have cracked down on new protests as the leaders of its military junta marked Armed Forces Day. Dozens of protesters are believed to be dead.
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Myanmar's security forces have cracked down on new protests as the leaders of its military junta marked Armed Forces Day. Dozens of protesters are believed to be dead.
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NPR News: Blogger Gabby Beckford On The Difficult Decisions Made Traveling During The Pandemic
Blogger Gabby Beckford On The Difficult Decisions Made Traveling During The Pandemic
Americans long to travel like they did pre-pandemic. Travel blogger Gabby Beckford has been visiting other places, and shares her experience of what it's been like.
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Americans long to travel like they did pre-pandemic. Travel blogger Gabby Beckford has been visiting other places, and shares her experience of what it's been like.
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NPR News: Biden Says 'Nothing Has Changed' But Child Migrants Crossing Border At Higher Pace
Biden Says 'Nothing Has Changed' But Child Migrants Crossing Border At Higher Pace
As Biden stated, crossings often rise during the early months of the year as the weather improves. But the number of unaccompanied children arriving are considerably higher than in the recent years.
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As Biden stated, crossings often rise during the early months of the year as the weather improves. But the number of unaccompanied children arriving are considerably higher than in the recent years.
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NPR News: Biden Says 'Nothing Has Changed' But Child Migrants Crossing Border At Higher Pace
Biden Says 'Nothing Has Changed' But Child Migrants Crossing Border At Higher Pace
As Biden stated, crossings often rise during the early months of the year as the weather improves. But the number of unaccompanied children arriving are considerably higher than in the recent years.
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As Biden stated, crossings often rise during the early months of the year as the weather improves. But the number of unaccompanied children arriving are considerably higher than in the recent years.
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NPR News: The Sting That Cuts Through Numbness: Horseradish On Pandemic Passover Tables
The Sting That Cuts Through Numbness: Horseradish On Pandemic Passover Tables
The horseradish at Friday night's Seder may be more poignant on this second pandemic Passover. It symbolizes the bitterness of slavery. Hardships change and so do the rituals that mark them.
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The horseradish at Friday night's Seder may be more poignant on this second pandemic Passover. It symbolizes the bitterness of slavery. Hardships change and so do the rituals that mark them.
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NPR News: Indigenous-Language Radio Show In Oakland Promotes Vaccine Effort
Indigenous-Language Radio Show In Oakland Promotes Vaccine Effort
Amid the pandemic, a new audio program is trying to reach residents who speak the Guatemalan language Mam. The show's founder Henry Sales hopes to help combat the COVID-19 crisis in his community.
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Amid the pandemic, a new audio program is trying to reach residents who speak the Guatemalan language Mam. The show's founder Henry Sales hopes to help combat the COVID-19 crisis in his community.
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NPR News: Election Defamation Lawsuits Open New Front In Fight Against Disinformation
Election Defamation Lawsuits Open New Front In Fight Against Disinformation
Some see these legal fights as another way to take on viral misinformation, one that's already starting to show some results.
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Some see these legal fights as another way to take on viral misinformation, one that's already starting to show some results.
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NPR News: Biden Says 'Nothing Has Changed' But Child Migrants Crossing Border At Higher Pace
Biden Says 'Nothing Has Changed' But Child Migrants Crossing Border At Higher Pace
As Biden stated, crossings often rise during the early months of the year as the weather improves. But the number of unaccompanied children arriving are considerably higher than in the recent years.
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As Biden stated, crossings often rise during the early months of the year as the weather improves. But the number of unaccompanied children arriving are considerably higher than in the recent years.
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NPR News: After A Year Of Remote Classes, Teachers Are Meeting Students For The First Time
After A Year Of Remote Classes, Teachers Are Meeting Students For The First Time
As schools reopen — either fully or for hybrid learning — teachers are getting the chance to meet their students face-to-face.
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As schools reopen — either fully or for hybrid learning — teachers are getting the chance to meet their students face-to-face.
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NPR News: 'Am I Asian Enough?' Adoptees Struggle To Make Sense Of Spike In Anti-Asian Violence
'Am I Asian Enough?' Adoptees Struggle To Make Sense Of Spike In Anti-Asian Violence
Many Asian adoptees say they feel left out of the national conversation about anti-Asian racism because they don't feel like they belong in either the Asian American community or white America.
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Many Asian adoptees say they feel left out of the national conversation about anti-Asian racism because they don't feel like they belong in either the Asian American community or white America.
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Friday, 26 March 2021
NPR News: Chinese Ship Deployment Roils South China Sea
Chinese Ship Deployment Roils South China Sea
China has provoked international alarm by massing ships in the South China Sea near a reef claimed by both China and the Philippines. Manila protested, calling for the flotilla's immediate withdrawal.
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China has provoked international alarm by massing ships in the South China Sea near a reef claimed by both China and the Philippines. Manila protested, calling for the flotilla's immediate withdrawal.
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NPR News: Microsoft, Facebook, Uber Plan To Reopen Offices
Microsoft, Facebook, Uber Plan To Reopen Offices
All three companies say they intend to abide by local health protocols and safety guidelines as limited numbers of employees will be allowed to return to headquarters.
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All three companies say they intend to abide by local health protocols and safety guidelines as limited numbers of employees will be allowed to return to headquarters.
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NPR News: Chinese Ship Deployment Roils South China Sea
Chinese Ship Deployment Roils South China Sea
China has provoked international alarm by massing ships in the South China Sea near a reef claimed by both China and the Philippines. Manila protested, calling for the flotilla's immediate withdrawal.
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China has provoked international alarm by massing ships in the South China Sea near a reef claimed by both China and the Philippines. Manila protested, calling for the flotilla's immediate withdrawal.
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NPR News: This Bar Missed Its Patrons. Its Idea To Reach Them Touched Others Around The World
This Bar Missed Its Patrons. Its Idea To Reach Them Touched Others Around The World
One bar in Mexico decided to start a website recreating some of those sounds at your favorite bar for those confined at home. It was an idea that took off around the world.
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One bar in Mexico decided to start a website recreating some of those sounds at your favorite bar for those confined at home. It was an idea that took off around the world.
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NPR News: Jacob Blake Files Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Kenosha Police Officer Who Shot Him
Jacob Blake Files Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Kenosha Police Officer Who Shot Him
Attorneys for Jacob Blake have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey over the August shooting, which left Blake paralyzed and sparked days of unrest.
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Attorneys for Jacob Blake have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey over the August shooting, which left Blake paralyzed and sparked days of unrest.
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NPR News: Texas Death Toll In February's Winter Storm Nearly Doubles To 111
Texas Death Toll In February's Winter Storm Nearly Doubles To 111
The massive storm spread ice, snow and freezing temperatures over huge swaths of Texas, but power grid problems left millions weathering conditions in the dark in uninsulated homes.
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The massive storm spread ice, snow and freezing temperatures over huge swaths of Texas, but power grid problems left millions weathering conditions in the dark in uninsulated homes.
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NPR News: Tornadoes Hit Alabama And Georgia
Tornadoes Hit Alabama And Georgia
Five people have died after a series of vicious tornadoes raked across Alabama and Georgia overnight. Hundreds of homes were destroyed.
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Five people have died after a series of vicious tornadoes raked across Alabama and Georgia overnight. Hundreds of homes were destroyed.
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NPR News: Some Mexicans Travel To U.S. For COVID Vaccines As Their Country's Rollout Stumbles
Some Mexicans Travel To U.S. For COVID Vaccines As Their Country's Rollout Stumbles
Some Mexicans with family ties or dual citizenship in the U.S., or who can afford the airfare, head north of the border to get vaccinated faster than the months of waiting for one back home.
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Some Mexicans with family ties or dual citizenship in the U.S., or who can afford the airfare, head north of the border to get vaccinated faster than the months of waiting for one back home.
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NPR News: Some Mexicans Travel To U.S. For COVID Vaccines As Their Country's Rollout Stumbles
Some Mexicans Travel To U.S. For COVID Vaccines As Their Country's Rollout Stumbles
Some Mexicans with family ties or dual citizenship in the U.S., or who can afford the airfare, head north of the border to get vaccinated faster than the months of waiting for one back home.
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Some Mexicans with family ties or dual citizenship in the U.S., or who can afford the airfare, head north of the border to get vaccinated faster than the months of waiting for one back home.
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NPR News: Dominion Voting Systems Files $1.6 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News
Dominion Voting Systems Files $1.6 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News
"Fox sold a false story of election fraud in order to serve its own commercial purposes, severely injuring Dominion in the process," the voting machine company's lawsuit said.
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"Fox sold a false story of election fraud in order to serve its own commercial purposes, severely injuring Dominion in the process," the voting machine company's lawsuit said.
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NPR News: 'Predatory Elite' Also Bear The Blame For Migrant Crisis, Juan Gonzalez Says
'Predatory Elite' Also Bear The Blame For Migrant Crisis, Juan Gonzalez Says
"Migration is essentially a social release valve for migrants," says Juan Gonzalez, the National Security Council's senior director for the Western Hemisphere.
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"Migration is essentially a social release valve for migrants," says Juan Gonzalez, the National Security Council's senior director for the Western Hemisphere.
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NPR News: No Country Will Take Them: Alleged ISIS Widow With Kids The Latest Of Many In Limbo
No Country Will Take Them: Alleged ISIS Widow With Kids The Latest Of Many In Limbo
The case of a woman who reportedly married ISIS fighters and is now stuck in Turkey with her young children has become the subject of a diplomatic dispute between Australia and New Zealand.
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The case of a woman who reportedly married ISIS fighters and is now stuck in Turkey with her young children has become the subject of a diplomatic dispute between Australia and New Zealand.
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NPR News: No Country Will Take Them: Alleged ISIS Widow With Kids The Latest Of Many In Limbo
No Country Will Take Them: Alleged ISIS Widow With Kids The Latest Of Many In Limbo
The case of a woman who reportedly married ISIS fighters and is now stuck in Turkey with her young children has become the subject of a diplomatic dispute between Australia and New Zealand.
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The case of a woman who reportedly married ISIS fighters and is now stuck in Turkey with her young children has become the subject of a diplomatic dispute between Australia and New Zealand.
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NPR News: Updates On The Biden Administration's Response To Migrants At The Border
Updates On The Biden Administration's Response To Migrants At The Border
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Juan Gonzalez, who serves as special assistant to the president and National Security Council senior director for the Western Hemisphere, about the surge of migrants.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Juan Gonzalez, who serves as special assistant to the president and National Security Council senior director for the Western Hemisphere, about the surge of migrants.
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NPR News: In Canary Islands, Tensions Are High Over African Migration
In Canary Islands, Tensions Are High Over African Migration
The Spanish islands saw a big increase last year of people trying to migrate to Europe by boat. After sheltering many of them in hotels, the authorities have set up camps and stepped up deportations.
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The Spanish islands saw a big increase last year of people trying to migrate to Europe by boat. After sheltering many of them in hotels, the authorities have set up camps and stepped up deportations.
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NPR News: 'Walk One Day In Our Shoes': Life Near Minimum Wage
'Walk One Day In Our Shoes': Life Near Minimum Wage
A juicy prime rib. A glossy art book. A few days off work without worrying about bills. These are the unreachable desires of some of America's workers earning close to minimum wage.
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A juicy prime rib. A glossy art book. A few days off work without worrying about bills. These are the unreachable desires of some of America's workers earning close to minimum wage.
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NPR News: Judge Dana Marks On How The Biden Administration Can Address Immigration Backlogs
Judge Dana Marks On How The Biden Administration Can Address Immigration Backlogs
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Judge Dana Marks of the National Association of Immigration Judges about the massive backlog facing immigration judges.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Judge Dana Marks of the National Association of Immigration Judges about the massive backlog facing immigration judges.
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NPR News: Biden Has A Long History Working On Gun Legislation
Biden Has A Long History Working On Gun Legislation
President Biden is calling for Congress to act in the wake of two mass shootings. But he knows better than most how difficult gun control has been over the past three decades.
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President Biden is calling for Congress to act in the wake of two mass shootings. But he knows better than most how difficult gun control has been over the past three decades.
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NPR News: Rising Coronavirus Numbers In Some States Spark Fear Of Third Wave
Rising Coronavirus Numbers In Some States Spark Fear Of Third Wave
COVID-19 infections are rising in the Midwest and Northeast, and hospitalizations have started climbing in at least a dozen states, fueling fears of another surge linked to Easter and spring break.
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COVID-19 infections are rising in the Midwest and Northeast, and hospitalizations have started climbing in at least a dozen states, fueling fears of another surge linked to Easter and spring break.
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NPR News: Morning News Brief
Morning News Brief
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a controversial overhaul of the state's election system into law. Gun control advocates criticize Biden. And, COVID-19 cases rise in some states.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a controversial overhaul of the state's election system into law. Gun control advocates criticize Biden. And, COVID-19 cases rise in some states.
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NPR News: Sisters Remember Their Father, A 'Family Man' Who Made Their Childhood Musical
Sisters Remember Their Father, A 'Family Man' Who Made Their Childhood Musical
At StoryCorps, Carmencristina Moreno and Rosemary Selzer share memories of their father, Luis M. Moreno, who composed "beautiful music." Today, though, hearing his songs on the radio is bittersweet.
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At StoryCorps, Carmencristina Moreno and Rosemary Selzer share memories of their father, Luis M. Moreno, who composed "beautiful music." Today, though, hearing his songs on the radio is bittersweet.
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NPR News: In Canary Islands, Tensions Are High Over African Migration
In Canary Islands, Tensions Are High Over African Migration
The Spanish islands saw a big increase last year of people trying to migrate to Europe by boat. After sheltering many of them in hotels, the authorities have set up camps and stepped up deportations.
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The Spanish islands saw a big increase last year of people trying to migrate to Europe by boat. After sheltering many of them in hotels, the authorities have set up camps and stepped up deportations.
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NPR News: Police Arrest Georgia Lawmaker As Governor Signs Law Overhauling Elections
Police Arrest Georgia Lawmaker As Governor Signs Law Overhauling Elections
Democratic state Rep. Park Cannon, a Black woman, is facing charges after refusing to stop knocking on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office door.
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Democratic state Rep. Park Cannon, a Black woman, is facing charges after refusing to stop knocking on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office door.
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Thursday, 25 March 2021
NPR News: USC Agrees $852 Million Settlement To End Sex Abuse Litigation
USC Agrees $852 Million Settlement To End Sex Abuse Litigation
Added to a separate 2018 settlement of $215 million, the agreement means the university is paying more than $1 billion to clear the lawsuits related to former campus gynecologist George Tyndall.
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Added to a separate 2018 settlement of $215 million, the agreement means the university is paying more than $1 billion to clear the lawsuits related to former campus gynecologist George Tyndall.
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NPR News: Spring Brings Hope For Boston Restaurant Struggling To Survive
Spring Brings Hope For Boston Restaurant Struggling To Survive
After being hard hit by the pandemic, Cornwall's Tavern is slowly returning to life. "It's great to get some energy back," co-owner Pam Beale says. "People come in and you can just feel it.'
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After being hard hit by the pandemic, Cornwall's Tavern is slowly returning to life. "It's great to get some energy back," co-owner Pam Beale says. "People come in and you can just feel it.'
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NPR News: Georgia Has Passed A Highly-Partisan Bill Overhauling State Voting Laws
Georgia Has Passed A Highly-Partisan Bill Overhauling State Voting Laws
Georgia passed a highly-partisan bill overhauling the state's voting laws Thursday. Republicans had proposed a number of voting restrictions, walking back some of the more controversial provisions.
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Georgia passed a highly-partisan bill overhauling the state's voting laws Thursday. Republicans had proposed a number of voting restrictions, walking back some of the more controversial provisions.
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NPR News: Boulder Shooting Suspect Will Appear In Court Thursday Morning
Boulder Shooting Suspect Will Appear In Court Thursday Morning
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa is facing 10 counts of murder in the first degree and one count of attempted murder over the horrific attack at a King Soopers supermarket.
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Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa is facing 10 counts of murder in the first degree and one count of attempted murder over the horrific attack at a King Soopers supermarket.
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NPR News: Half Of The Jury In The Chauvin Trial Is Non-White. That's Only Part Of The Story.
Half Of The Jury In The Chauvin Trial Is Non-White. That's Only Part Of The Story.
The fact that four of the jurors are Black and two are multiracial glosses over some important nuance.
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The fact that four of the jurors are Black and two are multiracial glosses over some important nuance.
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NPR News: A Cautionary Tale For China's Ambitious Chipmakers
A Cautionary Tale For China's Ambitious Chipmakers
Wuhan Hongxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. was supposed to be one of China's most advanced chipmakers. Now it's bankrupt — a big flop at a time when the country seeks technological self-reliance.
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Wuhan Hongxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. was supposed to be one of China's most advanced chipmakers. Now it's bankrupt — a big flop at a time when the country seeks technological self-reliance.
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NPR News: A Cautionary Tale For China's Ambitious Chipmakers
A Cautionary Tale For China's Ambitious Chipmakers
Wuhan Hongxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. was supposed to be one of China's most advanced chipmakers. Now it's bankrupt — a big flop at a time when the country seeks technological self-reliance.
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Wuhan Hongxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. was supposed to be one of China's most advanced chipmakers. Now it's bankrupt — a big flop at a time when the country seeks technological self-reliance.
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NPR News: China Retaliates Against Clothing Brands After Western Sanctions
China Retaliates Against Clothing Brands After Western Sanctions
Clothing companies H&M, Nike, and Adidas face boycotts for their refusal to use cotton from China's Xinjiang region.
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Clothing companies H&M, Nike, and Adidas face boycotts for their refusal to use cotton from China's Xinjiang region.
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NPR News: China Retaliates Against Clothing Brands After Western Sanctions
China Retaliates Against Clothing Brands After Western Sanctions
Clothing companies H&M, Nike, and Adidas face boycotts for their refusal to use cotton from China's Xinjiang region.
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Clothing companies H&M, Nike, and Adidas face boycotts for their refusal to use cotton from China's Xinjiang region.
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NPR News: News Brief: Biden News Conference, AstraZeneca Vaccine, Gun Debate
News Brief: Biden News Conference, AstraZeneca Vaccine, Gun Debate
President Biden holds his first solo news conference Thursday. AstraZeneca releases new data on the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine. Post shooting, Colorado Democrats consider assault weapons ban.
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President Biden holds his first solo news conference Thursday. AstraZeneca releases new data on the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine. Post shooting, Colorado Democrats consider assault weapons ban.
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NPR News: Reports Of Mass Killings Point To Desperate Situation In Ethiopia's Civil War
Reports Of Mass Killings Point To Desperate Situation In Ethiopia's Civil War
The civil strife in Ethiopia has continued unabated, killing thousands as Western governments and rights groups raise the alarm on the shocking level of violence.
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The civil strife in Ethiopia has continued unabated, killing thousands as Western governments and rights groups raise the alarm on the shocking level of violence.
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NPR News: Traffic Halted: Massive Container Ship Runs Aground In Suez Canal
Traffic Halted: Massive Container Ship Runs Aground In Suez Canal
In Egypt, a ship the length of four football fields has run aground in the Suez Canal — backing up cargo and oil tanker traffic on one of the world's busiest routes.
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In Egypt, a ship the length of four football fields has run aground in the Suez Canal — backing up cargo and oil tanker traffic on one of the world's busiest routes.
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NPR News: Reports Of Mass Killings Point To Desperate Situation In Ethiopia's Civil War
Reports Of Mass Killings Point To Desperate Situation In Ethiopia's Civil War
The civil strife in Ethiopia has continued unabated, killing thousands as Western governments and rights groups raise the alarm on the shocking level of violence.
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The civil strife in Ethiopia has continued unabated, killing thousands as Western governments and rights groups raise the alarm on the shocking level of violence.
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NPR News: EU, U.K. Tensions Increase Over Cuts To COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies
EU, U.K. Tensions Increase Over Cuts To COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies
Europe faces a surge of coronavirus infections and a slow vaccination roll out. The European Union is giving itself emergency powers to curb exports of COVID-19 vaccines produced within the bloc.
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Europe faces a surge of coronavirus infections and a slow vaccination roll out. The European Union is giving itself emergency powers to curb exports of COVID-19 vaccines produced within the bloc.
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NPR News: Traffic Halted: Massive Container Ship Runs Aground In Suez Canal
Traffic Halted: Massive Container Ship Runs Aground In Suez Canal
In Egypt, a ship the length of four football fields has run aground in the Suez Canal — backing up cargo and oil tanker traffic on one of the world's busiest routes.
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In Egypt, a ship the length of four football fields has run aground in the Suez Canal — backing up cargo and oil tanker traffic on one of the world's busiest routes.
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NPR News: One's Antifa. One's In A Militia. How An Ancestry Match Led To An Unlikely Bond
One's Antifa. One's In A Militia. How An Ancestry Match Led To An Unlikely Bond
Two distant cousins connect online, only to learn that one is a militant leftist and the other is in a right-wing militia. Their story shows the complexities of a timely question: Who's an extremist?
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Two distant cousins connect online, only to learn that one is a militant leftist and the other is in a right-wing militia. Their story shows the complexities of a timely question: Who's an extremist?
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NPR News: The Pandemic Pushed People Outside And Now, Some Companies Hope They Stay There
The Pandemic Pushed People Outside And Now, Some Companies Hope They Stay There
Millions of people headed outside for recreation during the pandemic, sparking a banner year for many outdoor gear companies. Now, those companies hope to lock in their newly expanded markets.
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Millions of people headed outside for recreation during the pandemic, sparking a banner year for many outdoor gear companies. Now, those companies hope to lock in their newly expanded markets.
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NPR News: NCAA Looms Large In Debate Over Transgender Sports Restrictions
NCAA Looms Large In Debate Over Transgender Sports Restrictions
The organization's reaction to North Carolina's 2016 "bathroom bill" has had a lasting impact, causing lawmakers to wonder if they'll lose lucrative sporting events.
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The organization's reaction to North Carolina's 2016 "bathroom bill" has had a lasting impact, causing lawmakers to wonder if they'll lose lucrative sporting events.
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NPR News: U.S. Refugee Program 'On Life Support,' Facing Big Challenges
U.S. Refugee Program 'On Life Support,' Facing Big Challenges
Resettling a single refugee family requires a huge effort, and after four years of neglect under the Trump administration, rebuilding the system will be difficult.
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Resettling a single refugee family requires a huge effort, and after four years of neglect under the Trump administration, rebuilding the system will be difficult.
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NPR News: EU, U.K. Tensions Increase Over Cuts To COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies
EU, U.K. Tensions Increase Over Cuts To COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies
Europe faces a surge of coronavirus infections and a slow vaccination roll out. The European Union is giving itself emergency powers to curb exports of COVID-19 vaccines produced within the bloc.
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Europe faces a surge of coronavirus infections and a slow vaccination roll out. The European Union is giving itself emergency powers to curb exports of COVID-19 vaccines produced within the bloc.
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NPR News: Ballistic Missile Launch Near Japan Pushes Tensions With North Korea
Ballistic Missile Launch Near Japan Pushes Tensions With North Korea
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan Thursday, in its first provocation of the Biden White House.
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North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan Thursday, in its first provocation of the Biden White House.
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NPR News: Ballistic Missile Launch Near Japan Pushes Tensions With North Korea
Ballistic Missile Launch Near Japan Pushes Tensions With North Korea
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan Thursday, in its first provocation of the Biden White House.
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North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan Thursday, in its first provocation of the Biden White House.
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NPR News: Ballistic Missile Launch Near Japan Pushes Tensions With North Korea
Ballistic Missile Launch Near Japan Pushes Tensions With North Korea
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan Thursday, in its first provocation of the Biden White House.
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North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan Thursday, in its first provocation of the Biden White House.
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Wednesday, 24 March 2021
NPR News: Chinese Hackers Made Fake Facebook Profiles, Apps To Spy On Uyghur Activists
Chinese Hackers Made Fake Facebook Profiles, Apps To Spy On Uyghur Activists
"This activity had the hallmarks of a well-resourced and persistent operation, while obfuscating who's behind it," Facebook said, adding that the malware spread to about 500 people in seven countries.
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"This activity had the hallmarks of a well-resourced and persistent operation, while obfuscating who's behind it," Facebook said, adding that the malware spread to about 500 people in seven countries.
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NPR News: Chinese Hackers Made Fake Facebook Profiles, Apps To Spy On Uyghur Activists
Chinese Hackers Made Fake Facebook Profiles, Apps To Spy On Uyghur Activists
"This activity had the hallmarks of a well-resourced and persistent operation, while obfuscating who's behind it," Facebook said, adding that the malware spread to about 500 people in seven countries.
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"This activity had the hallmarks of a well-resourced and persistent operation, while obfuscating who's behind it," Facebook said, adding that the malware spread to about 500 people in seven countries.
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NPR News: Chinese Hackers Made Fake Facebook Profiles, Apps To Spy On Uyghur Activists
Chinese Hackers Made Fake Facebook Profiles, Apps To Spy On Uyghur Activists
"This activity had the hallmarks of a well-resourced and persistent operation, while obfuscating who's behind it," Facebook said, adding that the malware spread to about 500 people in seven countries.
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"This activity had the hallmarks of a well-resourced and persistent operation, while obfuscating who's behind it," Facebook said, adding that the malware spread to about 500 people in seven countries.
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NPR News: The Outcome Of Israel's Latest Election Remains Uncertain
The Outcome Of Israel's Latest Election Remains Uncertain
With nearly all the votes counted, there appears to be enough for analysts to conclude that Prime Minister Netanyahu could struggle to form the majority coalition he needs to win another term.
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With nearly all the votes counted, there appears to be enough for analysts to conclude that Prime Minister Netanyahu could struggle to form the majority coalition he needs to win another term.
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NPR News: Russia Lifts Soviet-Era Rules On What Jobs Women Can Do
Russia Lifts Soviet-Era Rules On What Jobs Women Can Do
Rules have been changed in Russia to allow women to do about 350 types of jobs that were previously forbidden. The move is being celebrated as a step forward for gender equality.
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Rules have been changed in Russia to allow women to do about 350 types of jobs that were previously forbidden. The move is being celebrated as a step forward for gender equality.
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NPR News: Tennessee Man Retraces His Steps To Search For Missing Lottery Ticket
Tennessee Man Retraces His Steps To Search For Missing Lottery Ticket
Nick Slatten is a very lucky man. Not only did he win a million dollars, but he found the ticket after it went missing while he was running errands. He found it in an auto shop's parking lot.
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Nick Slatten is a very lucky man. Not only did he win a million dollars, but he found the ticket after it went missing while he was running errands. He found it in an auto shop's parking lot.
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NPR News: News Brief: Boulder Shooting, Gun Bills, Pandemic Survey Of Schools
News Brief: Boulder Shooting, Gun Bills, Pandemic Survey Of Schools
Colorado gunman faces ten murder charges. After that shooting, Biden urged immediate action from the Senate on gun bills. Education Department releases data on remote learning and school reopenings.
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Colorado gunman faces ten murder charges. After that shooting, Biden urged immediate action from the Senate on gun bills. Education Department releases data on remote learning and school reopenings.
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NPR News: Russia Lifts Soviet-Era Rules On What Jobs Women Can Do
Russia Lifts Soviet-Era Rules On What Jobs Women Can Do
Rules have been changed in Russia to allow women to do about 350 types of jobs that were previously forbidden. The move is being celebrated as a step forward for gender equality.
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Rules have been changed in Russia to allow women to do about 350 types of jobs that were previously forbidden. The move is being celebrated as a step forward for gender equality.
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NPR News: China Retaliates After EU Sanctions 4 Chinese Officials, Police Department
China Retaliates After EU Sanctions 4 Chinese Officials, Police Department
Europe has mostly tried to avoid political confrontation with China, but this week things came to a head over human rights.
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Europe has mostly tried to avoid political confrontation with China, but this week things came to a head over human rights.
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NPR News: Opposition In Belarus Wants U.S. To Renew Pressure On Lukashenko's Regime
Opposition In Belarus Wants U.S. To Renew Pressure On Lukashenko's Regime
Exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says she's hoping for support from the Biden administration as she calls for more anti-government protests against Alexander Lukashenko's government.
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Exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says she's hoping for support from the Biden administration as she calls for more anti-government protests against Alexander Lukashenko's government.
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NPR News: Despite Pandemic Concerns, Tourists Travel To Mexico For Spring Break
Despite Pandemic Concerns, Tourists Travel To Mexico For Spring Break
Tourists flocking to Mexico are raising alarm about a potential third wave of the coronavirus. Mexico's economy is heavily dependent on tourists.
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Tourists flocking to Mexico are raising alarm about a potential third wave of the coronavirus. Mexico's economy is heavily dependent on tourists.
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NPR News: The 2021 Hurricane Season Won't Use Greek Letters For Storms
The 2021 Hurricane Season Won't Use Greek Letters For Storms
Forecasters used nine Greek letters to name the final storms of last year's Atlantic hurricane season. This year, the National Hurricane Center has a new plan.
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Forecasters used nine Greek letters to name the final storms of last year's Atlantic hurricane season. This year, the National Hurricane Center has a new plan.
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NPR News: Colorado Shooting Victim Kevin Mahoney Was A Dad To The Entire Neighborhood
Colorado Shooting Victim Kevin Mahoney Was A Dad To The Entire Neighborhood
Ten people were killed in Monday's shooting at a grocery store in Boulder. NPR's Noel King talks to Erika Mahoney of member station KAZU in California about her dad who was among the victims who died.
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Ten people were killed in Monday's shooting at a grocery store in Boulder. NPR's Noel King talks to Erika Mahoney of member station KAZU in California about her dad who was among the victims who died.
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NPR News: The Future Of The Pandemic In The U.S.: Experts Look Ahead
The Future Of The Pandemic In The U.S.: Experts Look Ahead
Many public health experts are now increasingly optimistic about how the pandemic is playing out in the U.S.. Here's what they say we can expect for the rest of 2021.
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Many public health experts are now increasingly optimistic about how the pandemic is playing out in the U.S.. Here's what they say we can expect for the rest of 2021.
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NPR News: Alaskan Woman Spends Last Months Of Pregnancy In Isolation To Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Alaskan Woman Spends Last Months Of Pregnancy In Isolation To Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Women in Alaska's remote areas usually travel long distances to give birth, but the pandemic has made that difficult. Expectant mothers are spending the end of pregnancy alone in hospital-run housing.
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Women in Alaska's remote areas usually travel long distances to give birth, but the pandemic has made that difficult. Expectant mothers are spending the end of pregnancy alone in hospital-run housing.
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NPR News: China Retaliates After EU Sanctions 4 Chinese Officials, Police Department
China Retaliates After EU Sanctions 4 Chinese Officials, Police Department
Europe has mostly tried to avoid political confrontation with China, but this week things came to a head over human rights.
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Europe has mostly tried to avoid political confrontation with China, but this week things came to a head over human rights.
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NPR News: Opposition In Belarus Wants U.S. To Renew Pressure On Lukashenko's Regime
Opposition In Belarus Wants U.S. To Renew Pressure On Lukashenko's Regime
Exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says she's hoping for support from the Biden administration as she calls for more anti-government protests against Alexander Lukashenko's government.
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Exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says she's hoping for support from the Biden administration as she calls for more anti-government protests against Alexander Lukashenko's government.
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NPR News: Despite Pandemic Concerns, Tourists Travel To Mexico For Spring Break
Despite Pandemic Concerns, Tourists Travel To Mexico For Spring Break
Tourists flocking to Mexico are raising alarm about a potential third wave of the coronavirus. Mexico's economy is heavily dependent on tourists.
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Tourists flocking to Mexico are raising alarm about a potential third wave of the coronavirus. Mexico's economy is heavily dependent on tourists.
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NPR News: Works By Thomas Edison, Kermit The Frog Inducted Into Library Of Congress
Works By Thomas Edison, Kermit The Frog Inducted Into Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress chose 25 titles considered "audio treasures worthy of preservation" to join the National Recording Registry collection.
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The Library of Congress chose 25 titles considered "audio treasures worthy of preservation" to join the National Recording Registry collection.
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NPR News: Kim Janey Will Be Boston's 1st Female Mayor And Its 1st Non-White Mayor
Kim Janey Will Be Boston's 1st Female Mayor And Its 1st Non-White Mayor
As Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joins the Biden administration, the city will have its first female mayor and its first non-white mayor, Kim Janey.
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As Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joins the Biden administration, the city will have its first female mayor and its first non-white mayor, Kim Janey.
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NPR News: Massive Container Ship Runs Aground in Suez Canal, Halting Traffic
Massive Container Ship Runs Aground in Suez Canal, Halting Traffic
Traffic through one of the world's busiest waterways was stalled after the Ever Given ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal.
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Traffic through one of the world's busiest waterways was stalled after the Ever Given ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal.
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NPR News: Massive Container Ship Runs Aground in Suez Canal, Halting Traffic
Massive Container Ship Runs Aground in Suez Canal, Halting Traffic
Traffic through one of the world's busiest waterways was stalled after the Ever Given ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal.
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Traffic through one of the world's busiest waterways was stalled after the Ever Given ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal.
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Tuesday, 23 March 2021
NPR News: 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf' Actor George Segal Dead At 87
'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf' Actor George Segal Dead At 87
The Oscar-nominated actor, who recently wrapped up an eighth season on the ABC show The Goldbergs, died on Tuesday morning of complications from bypass surgery, his wife, Sonia, said in a statement.
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The Oscar-nominated actor, who recently wrapped up an eighth season on the ABC show The Goldbergs, died on Tuesday morning of complications from bypass surgery, his wife, Sonia, said in a statement.
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NPR News: North Korea Tests Short-Range Missile But White House Keeps Door Open To Talks
North Korea Tests Short-Range Missile But White House Keeps Door Open To Talks
The Biden administration is in the final stages of reviewing its North Korea policy, and sees the recent test as on the "low end" of a "familiar menu of provocations."
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The Biden administration is in the final stages of reviewing its North Korea policy, and sees the recent test as on the "low end" of a "familiar menu of provocations."
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NPR News: North Korea Tests Short-Range Missile But White House Keeps Door Open To Talks
North Korea Tests Short-Range Missile But White House Keeps Door Open To Talks
The Biden administration is in the final stages of reviewing its North Korea policy, and sees the recent test as on the "low end" of a "familiar menu of provocations."
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The Biden administration is in the final stages of reviewing its North Korea policy, and sees the recent test as on the "low end" of a "familiar menu of provocations."
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NPR News: Biden Boosts Obamacare, Extends Special Enrollment Period
Biden Boosts Obamacare, Extends Special Enrollment Period
The president touted the success of the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday and urged struggling Americans to enroll in the plan.
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The president touted the success of the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday and urged struggling Americans to enroll in the plan.
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NPR News: Boulder Shooting: Police Identify Suspected Gunman, Say He's Facing Murder Charges
Boulder Shooting: Police Identify Suspected Gunman, Say He's Facing Murder Charges
"This is a real horror and terror for all of us," said Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who said he has shopped at the same store where gunfire erupted on Monday.
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"This is a real horror and terror for all of us," said Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who said he has shopped at the same store where gunfire erupted on Monday.
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NPR News: Suspect In Colorado Shooting Charged With 10 Counts Of First-Degree Murder
Suspect In Colorado Shooting Charged With 10 Counts Of First-Degree Murder
The suspect in the Boulder, Colo., shooting Monday night has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder. The age of the 10 victims ranged from 20 to 65 years old.
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The suspect in the Boulder, Colo., shooting Monday night has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder. The age of the 10 victims ranged from 20 to 65 years old.
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NPR News: Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It's Not An 'Excuse' For Current Medical Racism
Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It's Not An 'Excuse' For Current Medical Racism
The Tuskegee syphilis study is often cited as a reason why Black Americans might hesitate on the COVID-19 vaccine. But many say it's current racism in health care and Tuskegee is used as an excuse.
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The Tuskegee syphilis study is often cited as a reason why Black Americans might hesitate on the COVID-19 vaccine. But many say it's current racism in health care and Tuskegee is used as an excuse.
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NPR News: Ex-DHS Chief Says Biden Was Warned About Dismantling Trump's Border Policies
Ex-DHS Chief Says Biden Was Warned About Dismantling Trump's Border Policies
Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf say the Biden administration did not heed advice from the former administration about preventing an influx of migrants at the southern border.
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Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf say the Biden administration did not heed advice from the former administration about preventing an influx of migrants at the southern border.
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NPR News: Eric Talley: Family And Colleagues Remember Police Officer Slain At Boulder Grocery
Eric Talley: Family And Colleagues Remember Police Officer Slain At Boulder Grocery
His father says Eric Talley, 51, was a devoted dad who was learning to be a drone operator, because the job would be safer.
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His father says Eric Talley, 51, was a devoted dad who was learning to be a drone operator, because the job would be safer.
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NPR News: Ex-DHS Chief Says Biden Was Warned About Dismantling Trump's Border Policies
Ex-DHS Chief Says Biden Was Warned About Dismantling Trump's Border Policies
Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf say the Biden administration did not heed advice from the former administration about preventing an influx of migrants at the southern border.
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Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf say the Biden administration did not heed advice from the former administration about preventing an influx of migrants at the southern border.
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NPR News: Ex-DHS Chief Says Biden Was Warned About Dismantling Trump's Border Policies
Ex-DHS Chief Says Biden Was Warned About Dismantling Trump's Border Policies
Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf say the Biden administration did not heed advice from the former administration about preventing an influx of migrants at the southern border.
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Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf say the Biden administration did not heed advice from the former administration about preventing an influx of migrants at the southern border.
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NPR News: 'Basically In A New Pandemic,' Says Merkel, As Germany Extends Lockdown
'Basically In A New Pandemic,' Says Merkel, As Germany Extends Lockdown
The German chancellor announced an intensified coronavirus lockdown going into Easter, warning that new mutations raised the specter of a potentially deadly "third wave" of COVID-19.
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The German chancellor announced an intensified coronavirus lockdown going into Easter, warning that new mutations raised the specter of a potentially deadly "third wave" of COVID-19.
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NPR News: 'Basically In A New Pandemic,' Says Merkel, As Germany Extends Lockdown
'Basically In A New Pandemic,' Says Merkel, As Germany Extends Lockdown
The German chancellor announced an intensified coronavirus lockdown going into Easter, warning that new mutations raised the specter of a potentially deadly "third wave" of COVID-19.
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The German chancellor announced an intensified coronavirus lockdown going into Easter, warning that new mutations raised the specter of a potentially deadly "third wave" of COVID-19.
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NPR News: Gunman In Colorado Kills 10 People At Boulder Grocery Store
Gunman In Colorado Kills 10 People At Boulder Grocery Store
The first police officer to respond to the scene, 51-year-old Eric Talley, was among the victims killed. Authorities say one male suspect is in custody.
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The first police officer to respond to the scene, 51-year-old Eric Talley, was among the victims killed. Authorities say one male suspect is in custody.
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NPR News: Examining Results Of The Stockton Income Experiment
Examining Results Of The Stockton Income Experiment
As part of a two-year experiment, 125 people in Stockton, Calif., were given $500 each month — no strings attached. A quarter of the city's residents live in poverty. What did researchers learn?
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As part of a two-year experiment, 125 people in Stockton, Calif., were given $500 each month — no strings attached. A quarter of the city's residents live in poverty. What did researchers learn?
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NPR News: South Carolinians Disagree Over Extending Protections To LGBTQ Community
South Carolinians Disagree Over Extending Protections To LGBTQ Community
South Carolina is one of about two dozen states that have few or no state-wide LGBTQ protections. The federal Equality Act would change that, but some in the state say the bill goes too far.
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South Carolina is one of about two dozen states that have few or no state-wide LGBTQ protections. The federal Equality Act would change that, but some in the state say the bill goes too far.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Surge Forces European Countries To Reintroduce Restrictions
COVID-19 Surge Forces European Countries To Reintroduce Restrictions
Health experts in Europe say the continent is facing a third wave of coronavirus infection — exacerbated by virulent new strains and a lack of vaccines.
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Health experts in Europe say the continent is facing a third wave of coronavirus infection — exacerbated by virulent new strains and a lack of vaccines.
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NPR News: South Africa's Port Elizabeth Will Now Be Called Gqeberha
South Africa's Port Elizabeth Will Now Be Called Gqeberha
The second-oldest colonial city in South Africa, Port Elizabeth, has a new name. It mixes some of the unique linguistics of the Xhosa language, yet many South Africans are struggling to pronounce it.
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The second-oldest colonial city in South Africa, Port Elizabeth, has a new name. It mixes some of the unique linguistics of the Xhosa language, yet many South Africans are struggling to pronounce it.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Surge Forces European Countries To Reintroduce Restrictions
COVID-19 Surge Forces European Countries To Reintroduce Restrictions
Health experts in Europe say the continent is facing a third wave of coronavirus infection — exacerbated by virulent new strains and a lack of vaccines.
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Health experts in Europe say the continent is facing a third wave of coronavirus infection — exacerbated by virulent new strains and a lack of vaccines.
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NPR News: How To Make Job Interviews Less Horrible
How To Make Job Interviews Less Horrible
A new book takes on an overlooked flaw in human judgement that can affect an organization's ability to make sound decisions about hiring and more.
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A new book takes on an overlooked flaw in human judgement that can affect an organization's ability to make sound decisions about hiring and more.
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NPR News: South Africa's Port Elizabeth Will Now Be Called Gqeberha
South Africa's Port Elizabeth Will Now Be Called Gqeberha
The second-oldest colonial city in South Africa, Port Elizabeth, has a new name. It mixes some of the unique linguistics of the Xhosa language, yet many South Africans are struggling to pronounce it.
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The second-oldest colonial city in South Africa, Port Elizabeth, has a new name. It mixes some of the unique linguistics of the Xhosa language, yet many South Africans are struggling to pronounce it.
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NPR News: AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Data Questioned By Safety Board
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Data Questioned By Safety Board
In an unusual post-midnight statement, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said AstraZeneca might have used old data for its COVID-19 vaccine trial.
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In an unusual post-midnight statement, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said AstraZeneca might have used old data for its COVID-19 vaccine trial.
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NPR News: News Brief: Boulder Shooting, AstraZeneca's Vaccine, Infrastructure Plan
News Brief: Boulder Shooting, AstraZeneca's Vaccine, Infrastructure Plan
Ten people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a Colorado supermarket. Questions are raised about AstraZeneca's vaccine data. Biden team's next legislative push would boost infrastructure.
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Ten people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a Colorado supermarket. Questions are raised about AstraZeneca's vaccine data. Biden team's next legislative push would boost infrastructure.
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NPR News: Netanyahu Seeks Reelection As Weary Israelis Return To The Polls
Netanyahu Seeks Reelection As Weary Israelis Return To The Polls
For the fourth time in less than two years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to assemble a coalition of right-wing parties that will give him a majority in Israel's parliament.
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For the fourth time in less than two years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to assemble a coalition of right-wing parties that will give him a majority in Israel's parliament.
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NPR News: Netanyahu Seeks Reelection As Weary Israelis Return To The Polls
Netanyahu Seeks Reelection As Weary Israelis Return To The Polls
For the fourth time in less than two years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to assemble a coalition of right-wing parties that will give him a majority in Israel's parliament.
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For the fourth time in less than two years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to assemble a coalition of right-wing parties that will give him a majority in Israel's parliament.
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Monday, 22 March 2021
NPR News: Multiple People, Including Police Officer, Killed In Colorado Grocery Store Shooting
Multiple People, Including Police Officer, Killed In Colorado Grocery Store Shooting
Police officials said one male suspect is in custody. The incident comes less than a week after a series of shootings in Atlanta.
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Police officials said one male suspect is in custody. The incident comes less than a week after a series of shootings in Atlanta.
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NPR News: Homeschooling Doubled During The Pandemic, U.S. Census Survey Finds
Homeschooling Doubled During The Pandemic, U.S. Census Survey Finds
Precise numbers are hard to come by, but several factors — including school closures and parents working from home — appear to have led to an increase in households that are homeschooling.
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Precise numbers are hard to come by, but several factors — including school closures and parents working from home — appear to have led to an increase in households that are homeschooling.
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NPR News: WWII Veteran Knits Hats For The Homeless
WWII Veteran Knits Hats For The Homeless
WWII veteran Tom Cornish, 96, has dedicated his life to volunteering for the homeless at the Salvation Army. He's resolved to knit a hat a day for a year to give to those less fortunate.
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WWII veteran Tom Cornish, 96, has dedicated his life to volunteering for the homeless at the Salvation Army. He's resolved to knit a hat a day for a year to give to those less fortunate.
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NPR News: Sunday Church Services Remember Victims Of Georgia Spa Killings
Sunday Church Services Remember Victims Of Georgia Spa Killings
The suspected gunman in last week's shootings at Atlanta-area spas belonged to a church, which has ended his membership. Members prayed for both his family and families of the victims.
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The suspected gunman in last week's shootings at Atlanta-area spas belonged to a church, which has ended his membership. Members prayed for both his family and families of the victims.
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NPR News: Turkey Pulls Out Of Treaty Which Combats Violence Against Women
Turkey Pulls Out Of Treaty Which Combats Violence Against Women
Women's rights advocates were shocked when Turkey unexpectedly withdrew from the international convention. Officials say the agreement's call to also protect LGBTQ rights violated Turkey's values.
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Women's rights advocates were shocked when Turkey unexpectedly withdrew from the international convention. Officials say the agreement's call to also protect LGBTQ rights violated Turkey's values.
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NPR News: Some Mexicans Find They Can Get COVID-19 Vaccines In The U.S.
Some Mexicans Find They Can Get COVID-19 Vaccines In The U.S.
Mexico is having a tough time getting COVID-19 vaccines, and waits are extending into months. Some wealthy and well-connected Mexicans are coming to the U.S. to get their vaccinations.
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Mexico is having a tough time getting COVID-19 vaccines, and waits are extending into months. Some wealthy and well-connected Mexicans are coming to the U.S. to get their vaccinations.
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NPR News: White House Scrambles To Deal With Migrant Influx At Southern Border
White House Scrambles To Deal With Migrant Influx At Southern Border
More migrants are arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico but the Biden administration wasn't prepared for the influx of unaccompanied minors. It is one of Biden's first big political firestorms.
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More migrants are arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico but the Biden administration wasn't prepared for the influx of unaccompanied minors. It is one of Biden's first big political firestorms.
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NPR News: On Asia Tour, U.S. Secretary Of State Blinken Meets With Local Journalists
On Asia Tour, U.S. Secretary Of State Blinken Meets With Local Journalists
Antony Blinken met with local journalists when he was in Seoul and Tokyo. Judging from local press reaction, U.S. allies in Asia generally see Blinken's visit as a good start to bolstering relations.
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Antony Blinken met with local journalists when he was in Seoul and Tokyo. Judging from local press reaction, U.S. allies in Asia generally see Blinken's visit as a good start to bolstering relations.
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NPR News: China Puts 2nd Canadian On Trial For Espionage And Bars Spectators
China Puts 2nd Canadian On Trial For Espionage And Bars Spectators
Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were arrested in China and charged with espionage shortly after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhoi was arrested in British Columbia at the request of the U.S.
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Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were arrested in China and charged with espionage shortly after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhoi was arrested in British Columbia at the request of the U.S.
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NPR News: The Fight For D.C. Statehood Returns To Capitol Hill
The Fight For D.C. Statehood Returns To Capitol Hill
After Democrats took control of the U.S. Senate and kept control of the House, advocates see an opening to push for statehood for the District of Columbia.
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After Democrats took control of the U.S. Senate and kept control of the House, advocates see an opening to push for statehood for the District of Columbia.
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NPR News: White House Scrambles To Deal With Migrant Influx At Southern Border
White House Scrambles To Deal With Migrant Influx At Southern Border
More migrants are arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico but the Biden administration wasn't prepared for the influx of unaccompanied minors. It is one of Biden's first big political firestorms.
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More migrants are arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico but the Biden administration wasn't prepared for the influx of unaccompanied minors. It is one of Biden's first big political firestorms.
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NPR News: News Brief: AstraZeneca Vaccine, Miami Beach Curfew, Border Crisis
News Brief: AstraZeneca Vaccine, Miami Beach Curfew, Border Crisis
AstraZenica's COVID-19 vaccine may soon be available in the U.S. Miami Beach is under curfew and emergency restrictions. The migrant surge is the first big political firestorm of Biden's presidency.
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AstraZenica's COVID-19 vaccine may soon be available in the U.S. Miami Beach is under curfew and emergency restrictions. The migrant surge is the first big political firestorm of Biden's presidency.
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NPR News: White House Scrambles To Deal With Migrant Influx At Southern Border
White House Scrambles To Deal With Migrant Influx At Southern Border
More migrants are arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico but the Biden administration wasn't prepared for the influx of unaccompanied minors. It is one of Biden's first big political firestorms.
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More migrants are arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico but the Biden administration wasn't prepared for the influx of unaccompanied minors. It is one of Biden's first big political firestorms.
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NPR News: On Asia Tour, U.S. Secretary Of State Blinken Meets With Local Journalists
On Asia Tour, U.S. Secretary Of State Blinken Meets With Local Journalists
Antony Blinken met with local journalists when he was in Seoul and Tokyo. Judging from local press reaction, U.S. allies in Asia generally see Blinken's visit as a good start to bolstering relations.
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Antony Blinken met with local journalists when he was in Seoul and Tokyo. Judging from local press reaction, U.S. allies in Asia generally see Blinken's visit as a good start to bolstering relations.
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NPR News: China Puts 2nd Canadian On Trial For Espionage And Bars Spectators
China Puts 2nd Canadian On Trial For Espionage And Bars Spectators
Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were arrested in China and charged with espionage shortly after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhoi was arrested in Vancouver, B.C., at the request of the U.S.
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Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were arrested in China and charged with espionage shortly after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhoi was arrested in Vancouver, B.C., at the request of the U.S.
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NPR News: Black Church Leaders In Georgia On The Importance Of 'Souls To The Polls'
Black Church Leaders In Georgia On The Importance Of 'Souls To The Polls'
Georgia state Republicans are pushing legislation to restrict early voting on Sundays. Bishop Reginald T. Jackson and Supervisor Christy Jackson say church-led voting goes back to the Jim Crow era.
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Georgia state Republicans are pushing legislation to restrict early voting on Sundays. Bishop Reginald T. Jackson and Supervisor Christy Jackson say church-led voting goes back to the Jim Crow era.
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NPR News: With Stronger Democratic Support, D.C. Statehood Fight Returns To Capitol Hill
With Stronger Democratic Support, D.C. Statehood Fight Returns To Capitol Hill
The measure is expected to pass the House but faces long odds in the Senate, leading some advocates to call for the end of the legislative filibuster.
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The measure is expected to pass the House but faces long odds in the Senate, leading some advocates to call for the end of the legislative filibuster.
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NPR News: Fraudsters Still Claim Unemployment Relief, As Feds Pump Billions More Into System
Fraudsters Still Claim Unemployment Relief, As Feds Pump Billions More Into System
Almost a year after identity thieves made off with tens of billions of dollars in COVID-19 unemployment relief, the system remains vulnerable. And scammers are coming to light now during tax time.
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Almost a year after identity thieves made off with tens of billions of dollars in COVID-19 unemployment relief, the system remains vulnerable. And scammers are coming to light now during tax time.
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NPR News: AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Effective Against COVID-19, Phase III Study Says
AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Effective Against COVID-19, Phase III Study Says
Results of the trial, which involved more than 32,000 volunteers, showed two doses of the vaccine administered four weeks apart had an efficacy of 79% at preventing symptoms of COVID-19.
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Results of the trial, which involved more than 32,000 volunteers, showed two doses of the vaccine administered four weeks apart had an efficacy of 79% at preventing symptoms of COVID-19.
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NPR News: GOP Rep. Tom Reed Won't Seek Elected Office Following Sexual Misconduct Claims
GOP Rep. Tom Reed Won't Seek Elected Office Following Sexual Misconduct Claims
The New York congressman was accused of sexual misconduct by a former lobbyist. Reed acknowledged he had been struggling with alcoholism at the time of the alleged misconduct.
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The New York congressman was accused of sexual misconduct by a former lobbyist. Reed acknowledged he had been struggling with alcoholism at the time of the alleged misconduct.
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NPR News: AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Effective Against COVID-19, Phase III Study Says
AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Effective Against COVID-19, Phase III Study Says
Results of the trial, which involved more than 32,000 volunteers, showed two doses of the vaccine administered four weeks apart had an efficacy of 79% at preventing symptoms of COVID-19.
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Results of the trial, which involved more than 32,000 volunteers, showed two doses of the vaccine administered four weeks apart had an efficacy of 79% at preventing symptoms of COVID-19.
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NPR News: AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Effective Against COVID-19, Phase III Study Says
AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Effective Against COVID-19, Phase III Study Says
Results of the trial, which involved more than 32,000 volunteers, showed two doses of the vaccine administered four weeks apart had an efficacy of 79% at preventing symptoms of COVID-19.
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Results of the trial, which involved more than 32,000 volunteers, showed two doses of the vaccine administered four weeks apart had an efficacy of 79% at preventing symptoms of COVID-19.
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Sunday, 21 March 2021
NPR News: Atlanta Killings: Sex Worker Advocate Sees Deadly Consequences Of Overlapping Hatreds
Atlanta Killings: Sex Worker Advocate Sees Deadly Consequences Of Overlapping Hatreds
Yves Nguyen, an organizer for Red Canary Song, says the fatal shooting of six Asian women is part of a history of race and gender-based violence faced by Asian women, immigrants and sex workers.
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Yves Nguyen, an organizer for Red Canary Song, says the fatal shooting of six Asian women is part of a history of race and gender-based violence faced by Asian women, immigrants and sex workers.
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NPR News: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Mostly Absent In Israeli Election Campaign
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Mostly Absent In Israeli Election Campaign
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is barely an issue in the upcoming Israeli elections, which are a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the vote will impact Palestinians.
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is barely an issue in the upcoming Israeli elections, which are a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the vote will impact Palestinians.
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NPR News: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Mostly Absent In Israeli Election Campaign
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Mostly Absent In Israeli Election Campaign
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is barely an issue in the upcoming Israeli elections, which are a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the vote will impact Palestinians.
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is barely an issue in the upcoming Israeli elections, which are a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the vote will impact Palestinians.
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NPR News: Israelis Head To Polls In Vote That Will Decide Fate Of Palestinian-Occupied Land
Israelis Head To Polls In Vote That Will Decide Fate Of Palestinian-Occupied Land
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is barely an issue in the upcoming Israeli elections, which are a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the vote will impact Palestinians.
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is barely an issue in the upcoming Israeli elections, which are a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the vote will impact Palestinians.
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NPR News: Defense Secretary Austin Makes Unannounced Visit To Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Austin Makes Unannounced Visit To Afghanistan
As President Biden faces a decision on whether to withdraw troops from the country, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin went to tour the region himself in a visit to the capital of Kabul.
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As President Biden faces a decision on whether to withdraw troops from the country, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin went to tour the region himself in a visit to the capital of Kabul.
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NPR News: European Scientists Zero In On AstraZeneca Blood Clot Link
European Scientists Zero In On AstraZeneca Blood Clot Link
A rare blood clotting condition has occurred in some people after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. If the new research is correct, it could mean that blood clots could be easily treated.
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A rare blood clotting condition has occurred in some people after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. If the new research is correct, it could mean that blood clots could be easily treated.
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NPR News: Saudi Oil Giant Aramco Reports 44% Profit Slump In 2020 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Saudi Oil Giant Aramco Reports 44% Profit Slump In 2020 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Saudi Arabia's state-backed oil company earned $49 billion last year as the pandemic slashed fuel demand around the globe, in what its CEO called "one of the most challenging years in history."
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Saudi Arabia's state-backed oil company earned $49 billion last year as the pandemic slashed fuel demand around the globe, in what its CEO called "one of the most challenging years in history."
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NPR News: Saudi Oil Giant Aramco Reports 44% Profit Slump In 2020 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Saudi Oil Giant Aramco Reports 44% Profit Slump In 2020 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Saudi Arabia's state-backed oil company earned $49 billion last year as the pandemic slashed fuel demand around the globe, in what its CEO called "one of the most challenging years in history."
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Saudi Arabia's state-backed oil company earned $49 billion last year as the pandemic slashed fuel demand around the globe, in what its CEO called "one of the most challenging years in history."
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NPR News: Miami Beach Issues Curfew To Curb Spring Break; Virus Knocks VCU From March Madness
Miami Beach Issues Curfew To Curb Spring Break; Virus Knocks VCU From March Madness
"Too many people are coming here right now," Mayor Dan Gelber said on Saturday as he proclaimed a 72-hour state of emergency to address swelling crowds and fears of fueling new a surge in cases.
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"Too many people are coming here right now," Mayor Dan Gelber said on Saturday as he proclaimed a 72-hour state of emergency to address swelling crowds and fears of fueling new a surge in cases.
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NPR News: U.S. Defense Chief Austin Goes To Afghanistan Amid Questions Over Withdrawal Date
U.S. Defense Chief Austin Goes To Afghanistan Amid Questions Over Withdrawal Date
Lloyd Austin arrived in Kabul on his first visit as defense secretary as the Biden administration discusses when to pull U.S. forces out of Afghanistan.
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Lloyd Austin arrived in Kabul on his first visit as defense secretary as the Biden administration discusses when to pull U.S. forces out of Afghanistan.
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