Tuesday, 30 November 2021

NPR News: CNN suspends Chris Cruomo over his role helping his brother

CNN suspends Chris Cruomo over his role helping his brother
Documents show CNN's Chris Cuomo played an active role in helping former Governor Andrew Cuomo deal with sexual misconduct allegations. The revelations have spurred scrutiny of the star and network.

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NPR News: The U.N. predicts that 2021 global tourism losses will barely improve over last year

The U.N. predicts that 2021 global tourism losses will barely improve over last year
The recent emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant presents another potential hurdle as the tourism industry prepares for the upcoming winter holiday season.

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NPR News: The U.N. predicts that 2021 global tourism losses will barely improve over last year

The U.N. predicts that 2021 global tourism losses will barely improve over last year
The recent emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant presents another potential hurdle as the tourism industry prepares for the upcoming winter holiday season.

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NPR News: Greece will mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for anyone over 60, or make them pay fines

Greece will mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for anyone over 60, or make them pay fines
Anyone who refuses to get vaccinated will face monthly fines of 100 euros, or roughly $114. The monthly fine is substantial for retirees — the average pension is 730 euros a month.

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NPR News: Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' is sentenced to 3 years in prison on U.S. charges

Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' is sentenced to 3 years in prison on U.S. charges
Prosecutors had asked for four years for Emma Coronel Aispuro, who pleaded guilty to helping her husband, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, run the Sinaloa cartel, a multibillion-dollar criminal empire.

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NPR News: Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' is sentenced to 3 years in prison on U.S. charges

Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' is sentenced to 3 years in prison on U.S. charges
Prosecutors had asked for four years for Emma Coronel Aispuro, who pleaded guilty to helping her husband, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, run the Sinaloa cartel, a multibillion-dollar criminal empire.

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NPR News: Josephine Baker is the first Black woman to be inducted into France's Pantheon

Josephine Baker is the first Black woman to be inducted into France's Pantheon
The trailblazing U.S.-born star and civil rights activist was given France's highest honor on Tuesday when she was inducted into the Pantheon. She first achieved fame in Paris in the 1920s.

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NPR News: The new Miss USA is Elle Smith, a local TV reporter from Kentucky

The new Miss USA is Elle Smith, a local TV reporter from Kentucky
Elle Smith traded in her Miss Kentucky sash for a Miss USA crown on Monday night. She is slated to compete in the Miss Universe pageant in Israel next month.

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NPR News: Josephine Baker is the first Black woman to be inducted into France's Pantheon

Josephine Baker is the first Black woman to be inducted into France's Pantheon
The trailblazing U.S.-born star and civil rights activist was given France's highest honor on Tuesday when she was inducted into the Pantheon. She first achieved fame in Paris in the 1920s.

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NPR News: Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them

Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them
The roughly 2,000-mile journey took the rhinos to their new home in Akagera National Park, where advocates hope the animals will be able to establish a new breeding stronghold and evade poachers.

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NPR News: Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them

Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them
The roughly 2,000-mile journey took the rhinos to their new home in Akagera National Park, where advocates hope the animals will be able to establish a new breeding stronghold and evade poachers.

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NPR News: Barbados breaks with the queen and becomes the world's newest republic

Barbados breaks with the queen and becomes the world's newest republic
With cheers and fireworks, the island nation became a parliamentary republic, swore in its first president and declared Barbadian-born Rihanna a national hero.

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NPR News: 1 in 3 people working at Australia's parliament are sexually harassed, a report finds

1 in 3 people working at Australia's parliament are sexually harassed, a report finds
A new report details the stunning culture of sexual harassment and bullying in Australia's parliamentary offices. It comes after another wave of #MeToo protests rocked the country in March.

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NPR News: Barbados breaks with the queen and becomes the world's newest republic

Barbados breaks with the queen and becomes the world's newest republic
With cheers and fireworks, the island nation became a parliamentary republic, swore in its first president and declared Barbadian-born Rihanna a national hero.

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NPR News: 1 in 3 people working at Australia's parliament are sexually harassed, a report finds

1 in 3 people working at Australia's parliament are sexually harassed, a report finds
A new report details the stunning culture of sexual harassment and bullying in Australia's parliamentary offices. It comes after another wave of #MeToo protests rocked the country in March.

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NPR News: The omicron variant was in Europe a week before South Africa reported it

The omicron variant was in Europe a week before South Africa reported it
The rapidly spreading variant was identified in retests of samples that were taken on Nov. 19 and 23 in the Netherlands, according to a Dutch health agency.

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NPR News: The omicron variant was in Europe a week before South Africa reported it

The omicron variant was in Europe a week before South Africa reported it
The rapidly spreading variant was identified in retests of samples that were taken on Nov. 19 and 23 in the Netherlands, according to a Dutch health agency.

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NPR News: New York City allows the nation's 1st supervised consumption sites for illegal drugs

New York City allows the nation's 1st supervised consumption sites for illegal drugs
Mayor Bill DeBlasio says these "overdose prevention centers" will reduce drug overdoses in New York City. Similar efforts in other U.S. cities face legal challenges.

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NPR News: African leaders condemn travel restrictions as omicron variant spreads globally

African leaders condemn travel restrictions as omicron variant spreads globally
African nations are bristling at the restrictions imposed on them by rich countries — and say they are harmful to local economies and discriminate against countries in the region.

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NPR News: African leaders condemn travel restrictions as omicron variant spreads globally

African leaders condemn travel restrictions as omicron variant spreads globally
African nations are bristling at the restrictions imposed on them by rich countries — and say they are harmful to local economies and discriminate against countries in the region.

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NPR News: Why some researchers think the omicron variant could be the most infectious one yet

Why some researchers think the omicron variant could be the most infectious one yet
Preliminary data about omicron suggests the variant became widespread across southern Africa in a very short period of time. Scientists say its many mutations may play a role in its transmissibility.

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NPR News: New York, hit hard by the first COVID-19 wave, prepares for omicron variant

New York, hit hard by the first COVID-19 wave, prepares for omicron variant
New York has already declared a state of emergency ahead of the expected arrival of the latest coronavirus variant — to try to corral its spread.

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NPR News: Billions of federal dollars could replace lead pipes. Flint has history to share

Billions of federal dollars could replace lead pipes. Flint has history to share
The new infrastructure legislation makes money available to remove potentially poisonous pipes around the country. In Flint, Mich., mistrust runs deeper than the plumbing does.

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NPR News: Why some researchers think the omicron variant could be the most infectious one yet

Why some researchers think the omicron variant could be the most infectious one yet
Preliminary data about omicron suggests the variant became widespread across southern Africa in a very short period of time. Scientists say its many mutations may play a role in its transmissibility.

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Monday, 29 November 2021

NPR News: Myanmar court postpones verdict for ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar court postpones verdict for ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi
The court agreed with a defense motion to allow testimony from an additional witness. On Feb. 1, the army seized power — arresting Suu Kyi and blocking her party from a second term in office.

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NPR News: Myanmar court postpones verdict for ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar court postpones verdict for ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi
The court agreed with a defense motion to allow testimony from an additional witness. On Feb. 1, the army seized power — arresting Suu Kyi and blocking her party from a second term in office.

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NPR News: Prosecutors ask U.S. Supreme Court to review the Bill Cosby case

Prosecutors ask U.S. Supreme Court to review the Bill Cosby case
The prosecutors who brought Cosby to a conviction in 2018 — and then saw him freed earlier this year — are asking the Supreme Court to throw out a state court's ruling.

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NPR News: Former Defense Secretary Esper sues the Pentagon over book redactions

Former Defense Secretary Esper sues the Pentagon over book redactions
The Trump-era Pentagon head says he wants to publish an "unvarnished" account of his turbulent time in the post. But the Biden administration wants him to delete parts of 60 pages of the text.

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NPR News: Former Defense Secretary Esper sues the Pentagon over book redactions

Former Defense Secretary Esper sues the Pentagon over book redactions
The Trump-era Pentagon head says he wants to publish an "unvarnished" account of his turbulent time in the post. But the Biden administration wants him to delete parts of 60 pages of the text.

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NPR News: The U.S. restricts travel from 8 countries as omicron variant spreads

The U.S. restricts travel from 8 countries as omicron variant spreads
President Biden has restricted travel from eight southern African countries in an effort to slow the spread of the omicron variant.

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NPR News: Merriam-Webster's 2021 word of the year is, of course, 'vaccine'

Merriam-Webster's 2021 word of the year is, of course, 'vaccine'
The word "vaccine" saw a more than 600% increase in lookups this year over last. In its announcement, Merriam-Webster noted that it's come to represent much more than just medicine.

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NPR News: Dozens of strangers were snowed in at a U.K. pub. Cue the Oasis singalongs

Dozens of strangers were snowed in at a U.K. pub. Cue the Oasis singalongs
The stranded residents and musicians slept on the floor and on mattresses provided by the pub, and passed the time by singing karaoke, playing quiz games and eating Yorkshire puddings.

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NPR News: Sweden's first female leader quit last week after a few hours. She was just reelected

Sweden's first female leader quit last week after a few hours. She was just reelected
Magdalena Andersson, a former finance minister who leads the Social Democratic Party, won her second election in less than a week. She will officially take office on Tuesday.

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NPR News: Dozens of strangers were snowed in at a U.K. pub. Cue the Oasis singalongs

Dozens of strangers were snowed in at a U.K. pub. Cue the Oasis singalongs
The stranded residents and musicians slept on the floor and on mattresses provided by the pub, and passed the time by singing karaoke, playing quiz games and eating Yorkshire puddings.

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NPR News: Sweden's first female leader quit last week after a few hours. She was just reelected

Sweden's first female leader quit last week after a few hours. She was just reelected
Magdalena Andersson, a former finance minister who leads the Social Democratic Party, won her second election in less than a week. She will officially take office on Tuesday.

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NPR News: Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor in 2022

Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor in 2022
After months of dropping hints and dodging specifics, Matthew McConaughey has finally announced his much-speculated-about plans for the Texas governor race: He won't be running in it.

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NPR News: Jury selection begins today in Jussie Smollett criminal trial

Jury selection begins today in Jussie Smollett criminal trial
The former Empire actor is accused of lying to Chicago police about being the purported victim of a hate crime in Jan. 2019. He is charged with six counts of felony disorderly conduct.

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NPR News: As the Supreme Court considers Roe v. Wade, a look at how abortion became legal

As the Supreme Court considers Roe v. Wade, a look at how abortion became legal
Abortion did not become illegal in most states until the mid to late 1800s. But by the 1960s, abortion, like childbirth, had become a safe procedure when performed by a doctor.

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NPR News: The World Health Organization warns of very high risk posed by the omicron variant

The World Health Organization warns of very high risk posed by the omicron variant
The newly identified strain of the coronavirus, which could be more transmissible than the previously dominant Delta variant, has global health officials worried about a possible new surge in cases.

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NPR News: Opening statements are set to begin in the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell

Opening statements are set to begin in the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell
Prosecutors have sought to portray the once prominent socialite as the chief coordinator of a trafficking ring that victimized teenage girls to the benefit of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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NPR News: The World Health Organization warns of very high risk posed by the Omicron variant

The World Health Organization warns of very high risk posed by the Omicron variant
The newly identified strain of the coronavirus, which could be more transmissible than the previously dominant Delta variant, has global health officials worried about a possible new surge in cases.

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NPR News: Saudi Arabia and China are accused of using sports to cover up human rights abuse

Saudi Arabia and China are accused of using sports to cover up human rights abuse
Saudi Arabia has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to stage high-profile sporting events. Critics say those investments are an attempt by the kingdom to cover up human rights violations.

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NPR News: Saudi Arabia and China are accused of using sports to cover up human rights abuse

Saudi Arabia and China are accused of using sports to cover up human rights abuse
Saudi Arabia has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to stage high-profile sporting events. Critics say those investments are an attempt by the kingdom to cover up human rights violations.

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Sunday, 28 November 2021

NPR News: Leftist claims victory in Honduran vote, setting up a showdown with National Party

Leftist claims victory in Honduran vote, setting up a showdown with National Party
The leftist opposition candidate claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election, while the National Party also said its candidate had won. Complete results may not be known for days.

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NPR News: Leftist claims victory in Honduran vote, setting up a showdown with National Party

Leftist claims victory in Honduran vote, setting up a showdown with National Party
The leftist opposition candidate claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election, while the National Party also said its candidate had won. Complete results may not be known for days.

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NPR News: As omicron spreads, studies suggest that travel bans alone don't do much good

As omicron spreads, studies suggest that travel bans alone don't do much good
Public health experts warn that the rush to impose travel bans on southern African countries after the omicron variant was identified can work against scientific transparency.

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NPR News: As omicron spreads, studies suggest that travel bans alone don't do much good

As omicron spreads, studies suggest that travel bans alone don't do much good
Public health experts warn that the rush to impose travel bans on southern African countries after the omicron variant was identified can work against scientific transparency.

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NPR News: Clan politics reign but a family is divided in the race to rule the Philippines

Clan politics reign but a family is divided in the race to rule the Philippines
In the race to succeed outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the offspring of two presidents are gunning to run the country in an unprecedented tie-up.

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NPR News: Renowned fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies at 41 after a private battle with cancer

Renowned fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies at 41 after a private battle with cancer
Abloh was the artistic director for Louis Vuitton menswear, but the 41-year-old designer had already made a name for himself prior to joining the luxury label.

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NPR News: Clan politics reign but a family is divided in the race to rule the Philippines

Clan politics reign but a family is divided in the race to rule the Philippines
In the race to succeed outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the offspring of two presidents are gunning to run the country in an unprecedented tie-up.

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NPR News: A breakdown of the felony murder rule, a doctrine invoked in Arbery convictions

A breakdown of the felony murder rule, a doctrine invoked in Arbery convictions
Three men were convicted of felony murder last week in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. NPR's David Folkenflik explains what this means with attorney Shobha Mahadev.

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NPR News: Iran expected to drive hard bargain in nuclear talks

Iran expected to drive hard bargain in nuclear talks
There's new leadership in Iran and it's putting a harder edge on the country's position heading into nuclear talks starting Monday, with Europe, China and the U.S.

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NPR News: Iran expected to drive hard bargain in nuclear talks

Iran expected to drive hard bargain in nuclear talks
There's new leadership in Iran and it's putting a harder edge on the country's position heading into nuclear talks starting Monday, with Europe, China and the U.S.

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NPR News: Fauci says the omicron variant will inevitably appear in the U.S.

Fauci says the omicron variant will inevitably appear in the U.S.
The omicron variant has not been detected in the U.S., but Dr. Anthony Fauci says it is certain to be at some point. Fauci and Dr. Francis Collins appealed for people to get vaccinated as a defense.

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NPR News: Fauci says the omicron variant will inevitably appear in the U.S.

Fauci says the omicron variant will inevitably appear in the U.S.
The omicron variant has not been detected in the U.S., but Dr. Anthony Fauci says it is certain to be at some point. Fauci and Dr. Francis Collins appealed for people to get vaccinated as a defense.

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NPR News: Fauci says the omicron variant will inevitably appear in the U.S.

Fauci says the omicron variant will inevitably appear in the U.S.
The omicron variant has not been detected in the U.S., but Dr. Anthony Fauci says it is certain to be at some point. Fauci and Dr. Francis Collins appealed for people to get vaccinated as a defense.

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NPR News: The WHO is seeking a new treaty on handling future pandemics. It could be a hard sell

The WHO is seeking a new treaty on handling future pandemics. It could be a hard sell
At a special session this week, the World Health Organization hopes to start sketching out a new world order. "We don't have rules of the game," says WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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NPR News: Iran nuclear talks are starting again. A lot has changed, and here's what's at stake

Iran nuclear talks are starting again. A lot has changed, and here's what's at stake
The deal provided Iran sanctions relief for limits on its nuclear program. But now there's new Iranian leadership and more uranium in their stockpile than when Trump abandoned the agreement.

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NPR News: The WHO is seeking a new treaty on handling future pandemics. It could be a hard sell

The WHO is seeking a new treaty on handling future pandemics. It could be a hard sell
At a special session this week, the World Health Organization hopes to start sketching out a new world order. "We don't have rules of the game," says WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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NPR News: Iran nuclear talks are starting again. A lot has changed, and here's what's at stake

Iran nuclear talks are starting again. A lot has changed, and here's what's at stake
The deal provided Iran sanctions relief for limits on its nuclear program. But now there's new Iranian leadership and more uranium in their stockpile than when Trump abandoned the agreement.

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NPR News: The Netherlands and Australia find the omicron variant as curbs spread

The Netherlands and Australia find the omicron variant as curbs spread
A raft of travel restrictions are being imposed by nations around the world as they scramble to slow the variant's spread.

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NPR News: The Netherlands and Australia find the omicron variant as curbs spread

The Netherlands and Australia find the omicron variant as curbs spread
A raft of travel restrictions are being imposed by nations around the world as they scramble to slow the variant's spread.

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NPR News: U.S. and Iran will meet for another attempt at reviving the nuclear deal

U.S. and Iran will meet for another attempt at reviving the nuclear deal
After months of stalemate, the U.S. and Iran meet with European mediators Monday in Vienna for another attempt at reviving the nuclear deal that the Trump administration pulled out of.

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NPR News: Hondurans vote in presidential election

Hondurans vote in presidential election
Honduras is holding its presidential election today. Who wins will likely have an impact on Honduran migration to the U.S.

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NPR News: From Darth Blader to Snowy Chicken, Vermont kids name the state snowplows

From Darth Blader to Snowy Chicken, Vermont kids name the state snowplows
Darth Blader, Yogi, Steve: Vermont schoolkids have named 163 of the state's snowplows. Principal Edorah Frazer of Robinson Elementary explains how her students picked their winner, Snowy Chicken.

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NPR News: People buy cheap land in the rural west, then live unsheltered on their own property

People buy cheap land in the rural west, then live unsheltered on their own property
Lured by cheap land and few rules, people with limited income set up makeshift homes in remote areas, but often end up worse off, while putting their neighbors' health and safety at risk.

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NPR News: Once rare, lung transplants for COVID-19 patients are rising quickly

Once rare, lung transplants for COVID-19 patients are rising quickly
When it comes to receiving organ transplants, patients are not usually judged on prior behavior, but some doctors are questioning whether unvaccinated COVID patients should qualify for new lungs.

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NPR News: U.S. and Iran will meet for another attempt at reviving the nuclear deal

U.S. and Iran will meet for another attempt at reviving the nuclear deal
After months of stalemate, the U.S. and Iran meet with European mediators Monday in Vienna for another attempt at reviving the nuclear deal that the Trump administration pulled out of.

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NPR News: Hondurans vote in presidential election

Hondurans vote in presidential election
Honduras is holding its presidential election today. Who wins will likely have an impact on Honduran migration to the U.S.

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Saturday, 27 November 2021

NPR News: Honduran voters want to protest the president. Their options are a cast of characters

Honduran voters want to protest the president. Their options are a cast of characters
Hondurans go to the polls Sunday, and many voters say they're undecided who they'll vote for. But one thing they do know is that they'll be casting a vote to punish the current National Party.

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NPR News: Honduran voters want to protest the president. Their options are a cast of characters

Honduran voters want to protest the president. Their options are a cast of characters
Hondurans go to the polls Sunday, and many voters say they're undecided who they'll vote for. But one thing they do know is that they'll be casting a vote to punish the current National Party.

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NPR News: What Peng Shuai's disappearance says about Beijing's grip on power

What Peng Shuai's disappearance says about Beijing's grip on power
NPR's David Folkenflik talks to Yan Bennett, of the Center on Contemporary China at Princeton, about Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's disappearance.

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NPR News: What Peng Shuai's disappearance says about Beijing's grip on power

What Peng Shuai's disappearance says about Beijing's grip on power
NPR's David Folkenflik talks to Yan Bennett, of the Center on Contemporary China at Princeton, about Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's disappearance.

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NPR News: American whiskey makers set their sights on Europe as Trump-era tariffs are lifted

American whiskey makers set their sights on Europe as Trump-era tariffs are lifted
The 25% tariff on U.S. whiskey will be removed in January. Gone too will be the tariffs on U.S. motorcycles and denim, all levied during the Trump administration's trade battle with the E.U.

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NPR News: American whiskey makers set their sights on Europe as Trump-era tariffs are lifted

American whiskey makers set their sights on Europe as Trump-era tariffs are lifted
The 25% tariff on U.S. whiskey will be removed in January. Gone too will be the tariffs on U.S. motorcycles and denim, all levied during the Trump administration's trade battle with the E.U.

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NPR News: At least 2 people have died during the first winter storm in the U.K.

At least 2 people have died during the first winter storm in the U.K.
The first winter storm of the season, named Arwen, hit parts of the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland particularly hard, with gusts of nearly 100 mph. Falling trees killed two people.

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NPR News: At least 2 people have died during the first winter storm in the U.K.

At least 2 people have died during the first winter storm in the U.K.
The first winter storm of the season, named Arwen, hit parts of the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland particularly hard, with gusts of nearly 100 mph. Falling trees killed two people.

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NPR News: At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says

At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says
The cases involve travel to southern Africa, where the latest COVID variant of concern was first identified, the British health secretary said. No cases have been identified in the U.S. so far.

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NPR News: At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says

At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says
The cases involve travel to southern Africa, where the latest COVID variant of concern was first identified, the British health secretary said. No cases have been identified in the U.S. so far.

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NPR News: British Columbia faces floods after a month's worth of rain fell in two days

British Columbia faces floods after a month's worth of rain fell in two days
The residents of British Columbia, Canada, face more heavy rains while still recovering from a previous storm that caused widespread flooding and damage.

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NPR News: Honduras holds presidential elections after difficult year for the country

Honduras holds presidential elections after difficult year for the country
Honduras, one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the Americas, is holding presidential elections tomorrow. On top of COVID-19, it has also seen large numbers of people leaving for the U.S..

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NPR News: India's oldest Chinese community faces the impact of the two country's tensions

India's oldest Chinese community faces the impact of the two country's tensions
A postcard from India's oldest and largest Chinese community, where residents are feeling recent tensions between Delhi and Beijing.

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NPR News: New COVID-19 variant, Omicron, sparking concern with its speed and reinfection rate

New COVID-19 variant, Omicron, sparking concern with its speed and reinfection rate
The World Health Organization has designated a new coronavirus variant a "variant of concern" due to its large number of mutations. The strain has been named Omicron.

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NPR News: British Columbia faces floods after a month's worth of rain fell in two days

British Columbia faces floods after a month's worth of rain fell in two days
The residents of British Columbia, Canada, face more heavy rains while still recovering from a previous storm that caused widespread flooding and damage.

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NPR News: Honduras holds presidential elections after difficult year for the country

Honduras holds presidential elections after difficult year for the country
Honduras, one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the Americas, is holding presidential elections tomorrow. On top of COVID-19, it has also seen large numbers of people leaving for the U.S..

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NPR News: India's oldest Chinese community faces the impact of the two country's tensions

India's oldest Chinese community faces the impact of the two country's tensions
A postcard from India's oldest and largest Chinese community, where residents are feeling recent tensions between Delhi and Beijing.

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NPR News: New COVID-19 variant, Omicron, sparking concern with its speed and reinfection rate

New COVID-19 variant, Omicron, sparking concern with its speed and reinfection rate
The World Health Organization has designated a new coronavirus variant a "variant of concern" due to its large number of mutations. The strain has been named Omicron.

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NPR News: How understaffed are stores? Smaller retailers feel the holiday-shopping strain

How understaffed are stores? Smaller retailers feel the holiday-shopping strain
Large retailers have spent billions of dollars to woo workers. Smaller stores that can't do that expect staff shortages will lead to lost sales. They're asking shoppers to be patient.

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Friday, 26 November 2021

NPR News: Retail sales surged this Black Friday, though the day's impact is diluted

Retail sales surged this Black Friday, though the day's impact is diluted
The day after Thanksgiving drew hefty crowds of shoppers in real life, though it has lost stature as shopping has shifted online and discounts are extended for several days.

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NPR News: Stephen Sondheim, American musical theater icon, has died at age 91

Stephen Sondheim, American musical theater icon, has died at age 91
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, one of the most influential figures in the American musical theater, has died. He was 91.

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NPR News: India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. What will they do now?

India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. What will they do now?
India is repealing controversial farm laws that sparked a year of protest from farmers. Analysts say it's both a victory for nonviolent resistance, and a shrewd political move.

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NPR News: India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. What will they do now?

India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. What will they do now?
India is repealing controversial farm laws that sparked a year of protest from farmers. Analysts say it's both a victory for nonviolent resistance, and a shrewd political move.

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NPR News: New coronavirus variant omicron is classified as a 'variant of concern'

New coronavirus variant omicron is classified as a 'variant of concern'
A variant now named omicron, first detected in South Africa, prompted new overseas travel restrictions in Europe and a special World Health Organization meeting on Friday.

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NPR News: Tensions have been high as the presidential election in Honduras nears

Tensions have been high as the presidential election in Honduras nears
Honduras is holding its presidential election Sunday at a time of poverty, corruption and increased migration to the United States.

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NPR News: Review: Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Licorice Pizza' may be the year's best film

Review: Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Licorice Pizza' may be the year's best film
Cooper Hoffman, the son of the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman, stars in Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza, a warmly raucous look at an ambitious teen on the make in 1980s Los Angeles.

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NPR News: Black Friday is expected to deliver record-setting sales despite supply chain issues

Black Friday is expected to deliver record-setting sales despite supply chain issues
Some items are in short supply, prices are rising and deals aren't as good this Black Friday. But with widespread vaccinations, shoppers have returned to malls in droves, promising record spending.

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NPR News: Behind the loud pushback against progressive district attorneys across the country

Behind the loud pushback against progressive district attorneys across the country
An effort to remove San Francisco's progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office is gaining momentum. It's part of a wider (so far unsuccessful) backlash against reformist DAs nationally.

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NPR News: New coronavirus variant omicron is classified as a 'variant of concern'

New coronavirus variant omicron is classified as a 'variant of concern'
A variant now named omicron, first detected in South Africa, prompted new overseas travel restrictions in Europe and a special World Health Organization meeting on Friday.

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NPR News: Rescuers find a survivor after a Siberian coal mine exploded but many are feared dead

Rescuers find a survivor after a Siberian coal mine exploded but many are feared dead
Russian authorities released the names of 51 people presumed dead after a devastating methane explosion in a coal mine in Siberia, believed to be the country's deadliest mining incident since 2010.

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NPR News: First they found a dead king's body. Now they've uncovered an ancient mosaic

First they found a dead king's body. Now they've uncovered an ancient mosaic
A rare Roman mosaic is the latest discovery from a crack team of British archaeologists.

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NPR News: Rescuers find a survivor after a Siberian coal mine exploded but many are feared dead

Rescuers find a survivor after a Siberian coal mine exploded but many are feared dead
Russian authorities released the names of 51 people presumed dead after a devastating methane explosion in a coal mine in Siberia, believed to be the country's deadliest mining incident since 2010.

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NPR News: First they found a dead king's body. Now they've uncovered an ancient mosaic

First they found a dead king's body. Now they've uncovered an ancient mosaic
A rare Roman mosaic is the latest discovery from a crack team of British archaeologists.

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NPR News: U.S. will begin new travel restrictions amid concerns over a new coronavirus variant

U.S. will begin new travel restrictions amid concerns over a new coronavirus variant
The policy will affect South Africa and seven other countries, senior administration officials said. The World Health Organization expressed concern about the new variant — called omicron.

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NPR News: U.S. will begin new travel restrictions amid concerns over a new coronavirus variant

U.S. will begin new travel restrictions amid concerns over a new coronavirus variant
The policy will affect South Africa and seven other countries, senior administration officials said. The World Health Organization expressed concern about the new variant — called omicron.

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NPR News: Who belongs at a women's college in 2021? Students want admissions policies to change

Who belongs at a women's college in 2021? Students want admissions policies to change
Women's colleges have adapted admissions policies for a generation that increasingly identifies as nonbinary. Hollins University's exclusion of nonbinary applicants has raised hackles.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Europe and Asia are facing COVID-19 surges. Iran nuclear deal talks resume. And, Americans are buying more than ever.

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NPR News: Yes, we are shopping way more than ever

Yes, we are shopping way more than ever
Even the Grinch can't stop shoppers in what's predicted to be a record holiday season.

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NPR News: EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant

EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant
The European Union said Friday it's planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread of a new COVID-19 variant as the 27-nation block battles a massive spike in cases.

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NPR News: EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant

EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant
The European Union said Friday it's planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread of a new COVID-19 variant as the 27-nation block battles a massive spike in cases.

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NPR News: US lawmakers meet with Taiwan president in surprise visit

US lawmakers meet with Taiwan president in surprise visit
Five U.S. lawmakers met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Friday morning in a surprise one-day visit intended to reaffirm the United States' "rock solid" support for the self-governing island.

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NPR News: Thai chain's cannabis pizza is trendy but won't get you high

Thai chain's cannabis pizza is trendy but won't get you high
The "Crazy Happy Pizza" is an under-the-radar product topped with a cannabis leaf. It's legal but won't get you high, unlike the legendary happy pizzas in neighboring Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh.

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NPR News: US lawmakers meet with Taiwan president in surprise visit

US lawmakers meet with Taiwan president in surprise visit
Five U.S. lawmakers met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Friday morning in a surprise one-day visit intended to reaffirm the United States' "rock solid" support for the self-governing island.

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NPR News: Thai chain's cannabis pizza is trendy but won't get you high

Thai chain's cannabis pizza is trendy but won't get you high
The "Crazy Happy Pizza" is an under-the-radar product topped with a cannabis leaf. It's legal but won't get you high, unlike the legendary happy pizzas in neighboring Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh.

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Thursday, 25 November 2021

NPR News: New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern

New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting on Friday to review the variant. While it's too soon to tell exactly how the new variant functions, virologists are rushing to learn more.

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NPR News: New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern

New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting on Friday to review the variant. While it's too soon to tell exactly how the new variant functions, virologists are rushing to learn more.

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NPR News: How the U.S. became a 'backsliding democracy,' according to a European think tank

How the U.S. became a 'backsliding democracy,' according to a European think tank
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Annika Silva-Leander, the lead writer of the International IDEA's report that designated the U.S as a "backsliding democracy."

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NPR News: The new book 'Taste Makers' celebrates 7 immigrant women who shaped American cuisine

The new book 'Taste Makers' celebrates 7 immigrant women who shaped American cuisine
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mayukh Sen about his new book, Taste Makers. It tells the stories of seven immigrant women who shaped the way America eats.

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NPR News: A U.S. weapons sale is raising doubts about Biden's promise to help end war in Yemen

A U.S. weapons sale is raising doubts about Biden's promise to help end war in Yemen
The Biden administration has promised to help end the war in Yemen, but it continues to approve weapons sales to the Saudi government that is blamed for prolonging the war.

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NPR News: The Mashpee Wampanoag want you to know the full history behind Thanksgiving

The Mashpee Wampanoag want you to know the full history behind Thanksgiving
The Mashpee Wampanoag first encountered the Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower ship in 1620. They say much is missing from the often-told Thanksgiving story.

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NPR News: How the U.S. became a 'backsliding democracy,' according to a European think tank

How the U.S. became a 'backsliding democracy,' according to a European think tank
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Annika Silva-Leander, the lead writer of the International IDEA's report that designated the U.S as a "backsliding democracy."

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NPR News: A U.S. weapons sale is raising doubts about Biden's promise to help end war in Yemen

A U.S. weapons sale is raising doubts about Biden's promise to help end war in Yemen
The Biden administration has promised to help end the war in Yemen, but it continues to approve weapons sales to the Saudi government that is blamed for prolonging the war.

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NPR News: Sudan's civilian prime minister has been reinstated, but the protests aren't over yet

Sudan's civilian prime minister has been reinstated, but the protests aren't over yet
Sudan's civilian prime minister has been reinstated after having been removed from power by the country's military a month ago. But protesters aren't satisfied with the deal that was made.

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NPR News: Sudan's civilian prime minister has been reinstated, but the protests aren't over yet

Sudan's civilian prime minister has been reinstated, but the protests aren't over yet
Sudan's civilian prime minister has been reinstated after having been removed from power by the country's military a month ago. But protesters aren't satisfied with the deal that was made.

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NPR News: The woman from National Geographic's famous 'Afghan Girl' photo is evacuated to Italy

The woman from National Geographic's famous 'Afghan Girl' photo is evacuated to Italy
Sharbat Gula arrived in Italy as part of the West's evacuation effort, Italy's government said Thursday. Premier Mario Draghi's office said Italy organized her evacuation after she asked for help.

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NPR News: The 'Afghan Girl' made famous by a National Geographic photo is evacuated to Italy

The 'Afghan Girl' made famous by a National Geographic photo is evacuated to Italy
Sharbat Gula arrived in Italy as part of the West's evacuation effort, Italy's government said Thursday. Premier Mario Draghi's office said Italy organized her evacuation after she asked for help.

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NPR News: Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade makes a comeback, but safety measures continue

Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade makes a comeback, but safety measures continue
Spectators, shut out in 2020, are lining the route again. Parade staffers and volunteers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear masks, though some singers and performers can take them off.

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NPR News: Native American tribes are gathering in Plymouth to mourn on Thanksgiving

Native American tribes are gathering in Plymouth to mourn on Thanksgiving
Thursday's National Day of Mourning in Plymouth, Massachusetts, will honor Indigenous people who've suffered centuries of racism and mistreatment. It's the 52nd year the event has been observed.

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NPR News: Brunswick pastor discusses the guilty verdicts in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery

Brunswick pastor discusses the guilty verdicts in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery
What do the guilty verdicts of three men for killing Ahmaud Arbery mean for Brunswick, Georgia? NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Dr. John Perry, senior pastor of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church.

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NPR News: Three white men found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia

Three white men found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia
A Georgia jury convicted three white men of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. The 25-year-old Black jogger was shot and killed as he ran through a residential neighborhood.

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NPR News: The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution
As millions of Americans hit the skies for Thanksgiving Day travel, the Justice Department announced they are cracking down on criminal behavior of airline passengers.

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NPR News: There's a backlash brewing against bail reform after the parade tragedy in Waukesha

There's a backlash brewing against bail reform after the parade tragedy in Waukesha
Critics of the movement to reduce cash bail cite the $1000 cash bail paid by Darrell E. Brooks, Jr., weeks before he allegedly plowed his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas parade

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NPR News: Mashpee Wampanoag chief reflects on the meaning of Thanksgiving

Mashpee Wampanoag chief reflects on the meaning of Thanksgiving
On the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving, the 92 year old chief of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, whose ancestors were present with the pilgrims, talks about what the holiday means to him now.

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NPR News: The U.S. military has a food insecurity problem

The U.S. military has a food insecurity problem
There is food insecurity among members of the U.S. military. The military is increasing housing allowances and temporary lodging reimbursements to military families.

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Wednesday, 24 November 2021

NPR News: A complete guide to what is — and isn't — open this Thanksgiving Day

A complete guide to what is — and isn't — open this Thanksgiving Day
Many major retailers and fast-food chains have announced they will be closed this Thanksgiving. A few, however, will stay open for customers.

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NPR News: For many, guilty verdicts in Arbery case mark progress for racial justice in court

For many, guilty verdicts in Arbery case mark progress for racial justice in court
Attorneys and activists lauded the jury verdict that found three white men guilty in the murder of a 25-year-old Black man.

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NPR News: Ahmaud's father Marcus Arbery and family attorney Ben Crump talk about trial outcome

Ahmaud's father Marcus Arbery and family attorney Ben Crump talk about trial outcome
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Marcus Arbery, the father of Ahmaud Arbery, and attorney Ben Crump about the guilty verdicts reached in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud.

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NPR News: A famously far-ranging gray wolf is found dead in Southern California

A famously far-ranging gray wolf is found dead in Southern California
The Oregon-born gray wolf gained a following this year when it became the first to travel to Southern California in a century. Wildlife officials say it appears to have been struck by a vehicle.

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NPR News: South Dakota's Supreme Court rules against legalization of recreational marijuana

South Dakota's Supreme Court rules against legalization of recreational marijuana
The justices upheld a lower court's ruling that nullified a voter-passed amendment to the state constitution that would have legalized recreational use.

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NPR News: British lawmakers want to change rules that ban babies in Parliament

British lawmakers want to change rules that ban babies in Parliament
The move comes after parliamentarian Stella Creasy was told she couldn't bring her 3-month-old son into the House of Commons. Babies are less disruptive than "braying backbenchers," one lawmaker said.

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NPR News: Soccer star Karim Benzema is found guilty of attempting to blackmail a teammate

Soccer star Karim Benzema is found guilty of attempting to blackmail a teammate
A French court handed Benzema a one-year suspended jail sentence, finding him guilty of conspiring to blackmail former teammate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape. Benzema denies the allegations.

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NPR News: Soccer star Karim Benzema is found guilty of attempting to blackmail a teammate

Soccer star Karim Benzema is found guilty of attempting to blackmail a teammate
A French court handed Benzema a one-year suspended jail sentence, finding him guilty of conspiring to blackmail former teammate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape. Benzema denies the allegations.

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NPR News: Hit hard by COVID, Native Americans come together to protect families and elders

Hit hard by COVID, Native Americans come together to protect families and elders
Indigenous Americans suffer disproportionate effects of COVID, including the mental health impact. But a collective mindset has helped them find creative solutions to buffering the stress.

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NPR News: Biden nominates 2 women of color to lead the OMB

Biden nominates 2 women of color to lead the OMB
Shalanda Young has been tapped to be director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, and Nani Coloretti as its deputy director.

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NPR News: A public mental health model in Italy earns global praise. Now it faces its demise

A public mental health model in Italy earns global praise. Now it faces its demise
Trieste has a reputed approach to bringing people with mental illnesses out of hospitals and into the community. Now the region's hard-right politicians are breaking the system apart.

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NPR News: A public mental health model in Italy earns global praise. Now it faces its demise

A public mental health model in Italy earns global praise. Now it faces its demise
Trieste has a reputed approach to bringing people with mental illnesses out of hospitals and into the community. Now the region's hard-right politicians are breaking the system apart.

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NPR News: A man who was wrongfully convicted of 3 murders in 1979 is now free

A man who was wrongfully convicted of 3 murders in 1979 is now free
"Joy, sorrow, fear. I am trying to figure out how to put them together," Kevin Strickland said after he was released. He was jailed for more than 40 years after a wrongful murder conviction.

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NPR News: German parties say they've reached a deal to form a coalition government

German parties say they've reached a deal to form a coalition government
The three-way alliance is expected to be unveiled Wednesday and reportedly paves the way for center-left leader Olaf Scholz to replace longtime Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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NPR News: German parties say they've reached a deal to form a coalition government

German parties say they've reached a deal to form a coalition government
The three-way alliance is expected to be unveiled Wednesday and reportedly paves the way for center-left leader Olaf Scholz to replace longtime Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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NPR News: A 6th person, a child, dies days after a vehicle slammed into a holiday parade

A 6th person, a child, dies days after a vehicle slammed into a holiday parade
The man suspected of using his vehicle to crash through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wis., on Sunday had his first court appearance. Darrell Brooks Jr. is accused of killing six people.

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NPR News: Thanksgiving is a year-round practice of giving thanks

Thanksgiving is a year-round practice of giving thanks
Before the Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving, local Wampanoags and Indigenous people throughout North America, gathered to give thanks 13 times throughout the lunar, calendar year.

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NPR News: News brief: Unite the Right verdict, opioid trial, holiday air travel

News brief: Unite the Right verdict, opioid trial, holiday air travel
Jury finds rally organizers liable for the violence in Charlottesville, Va. A federal jury finds CVS, Walgreens and Walmart helped fuel the opioid crisis. More people are flying this Thanksgiving.

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NPR News: Air travelers are breaking pandemic-era records this Thanksgiving

Air travelers are breaking pandemic-era records this Thanksgiving
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Washington Post transportation reporter Ian Duncan about what air travelers should expect. The airlines and TSA say they're ready, but unions are skeptical.

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NPR News: The biggest problem facing the U.S. electric grid isn't demand. It's climate change

The biggest problem facing the U.S. electric grid isn't demand. It's climate change
The infrastructure package sets aside billions for the power grid. That may not be enough to reshape a system not designed for the extreme weather brought about by a warming planet.

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NPR News: Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn

Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is spawning in an explosion of color as the World Heritage-listed natural wonder recovers from life-threatening coral bleaching episodes in 2016, 2017 and last year.

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NPR News: Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn

Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is spawning in an explosion of color as the World Heritage-listed natural wonder recovers from life-threatening coral bleaching episodes in 2016, 2017 and last year.

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NPR News: NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept

NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept
The spacecraft's mission is to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding space rock off course if one were to threaten Earth.

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Tuesday, 23 November 2021

NPR News: Samsung says it will build $17B chip factory in Texas

Samsung says it will build $17B chip factory in Texas
Amid global shortage of chips used in phones, cars and other electronic devices, Samsung says it hopes to begin operations at the semiconductor factory outside of Austin by 2024.

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NPR News: Samsung says it will build $17B chip factory in Texas

Samsung says it will build $17B chip factory in Texas
Amid global shortage of chips used in phones, cars and other electronic devices, Samsung says it hopes to begin operations at the semiconductor factory outside of Austin by 2024.

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NPR News: Samsung says it will build $17B chip factory in Texas

Samsung says it will build $17B chip factory in Texas
Amid global shortage of chips used in phones, cars and other electronic devices, Samsung says it hopes to begin operations at the semiconductor factory outside of Austin by 2024.

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NPR News: Death toll in Waukesha grows to 6, as prosecutors outline charges against the suspect

Death toll in Waukesha grows to 6, as prosecutors outline charges against the suspect
A child who was injured in the attack on a Christmas parade in the Wisconsin city has died, prosecutors said as they filed five counts of first-degree intentional homicide against Darrell Brooks, Jr.

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NPR News: Jury finds rally organizers liable for the violence that broke out in Charlottesville

Jury finds rally organizers liable for the violence that broke out in Charlottesville
Plaintiffs alleged that the organizers and participants of the 2017 "Unite the Right" rally conspired to commit violence and interfered with their right to be free from racially-motivated violence.

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NPR News: 3 of America's biggest pharmacy chains have been found liable for the opioid crisis

3 of America's biggest pharmacy chains have been found liable for the opioid crisis
Tuesday's verdict comes as CVS, Walgreens and Walmart face thousands of lawsuits filed by communities across the U.S. The companies say they did nothing wrong dispensing huge quantities of opioids.

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NPR News: Passing the buck: Dollar Tree raises prices to $1.25

Passing the buck: Dollar Tree raises prices to $1.25
The bargain store has been testing the increase for months and says it's not a reaction to the current surge in inflation, though it will help.

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NPR News: Brian Laundrie fatally shot himself in the head, an attorney for his family says

Brian Laundrie fatally shot himself in the head, an attorney for his family says
Brian Laundrie had been the subject of a manhunt for more than a month after the slaying of his girlfriend, Gabby Petito. His remains were found in a Florida nature preserve last month.

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NPR News: She's only 10 years old, but she's already the CEO of her very own cosmetics company

She's only 10 years old, but she's already the CEO of her very own cosmetics company
Paris Muhammad started her own cosmetics business at age 7. Now, the fifth-grader from Georgia is the youngest-ever member of her local Chamber of Commerce.

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NPR News: Trans Netflix workers drop labor complaint, but 1 resigns after Chappelle controversy

Trans Netflix workers drop labor complaint, but 1 resigns after Chappelle controversy
Two former Netflix employees who criticized anti-transgender comments on comedian Dave Chappelle's TV special are dropping labor complaints and one has resigned from the company.

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NPR News: U.S. to release oil reserves as the holiday travel season gears up

U.S. to release oil reserves as the holiday travel season gears up
The Biden administration will release 50 million barrels of oil from the country's strategic petroleum reserve to lower gas prices for Americans as the holiday traveling season kicks off.

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NPR News: Watch Live: Prosecution makes its rebuttal in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing

Watch Live: Prosecution makes its rebuttal in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing
The case will go to the jury after prosecutors get the last word. Three white men are accused of murdering Arbery as he jogged through their neighborhood in Glynn County, Ga.

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NPR News: Detroit homes are being overwhelmed by flooding — and it's not just water coming in

Detroit homes are being overwhelmed by flooding — and it's not just water coming in
The city has experienced more frequent and severe flooding due to climate change and an aging stormwater system. Detroiters hope federal infrastructure funding eases the problem.

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NPR News: The suspect in the Wis. Christmas parade attack has a previous criminal record

The suspect in the Wis. Christmas parade attack has a previous criminal record
There are more questions than answers as to why a person drove an SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wis., killing five people and injuring dozens of others.

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NPR News: The Conglomerate Paradox: As GE splinters, Facebook becomes Meta

The Conglomerate Paradox: As GE splinters, Facebook becomes Meta
GE announced it's breaking into three. Meanwhile, tech companies continue to take over a wider swath of industries.

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NPR News: The pandemic has sparked rising house prices across the rural U.S.

The pandemic has sparked rising house prices across the rural U.S.
The pandemic has helped spread the housing crisis to almost every corner of the United States. A surge of people moving to rural towns is pricing out some long-time residents.

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NPR News: News brief: Wis. parade tragedy, Fed chair Powell, Austria's COVID-19 lockdown

News brief: Wis. parade tragedy, Fed chair Powell, Austria's COVID-19 lockdown
The latest out of Wisconsin after an SUV plowed into a parade. President Biden taps Fed chair Jerome Powell for a second term. Austria returns to a lockdown to try to roll back a wave of COVID cases.

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NPR News: There's an effort to get EMTs to respond to more than than medical emergencies

There's an effort to get EMTs to respond to more than than medical emergencies
An ambulance typically arrives mid-crisis, but a new approach — called community paramedicine — is trying to prevent the emergency altogether.

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NPR News: Trans student golfer is suing Tennessee for the right to play his sport

Trans student golfer is suing Tennessee for the right to play his sport
In 10 states, it's illegal for transgender students to compete on teams that align with their gender. A Tennessee freshman is suing over the law that bans him from playing on the boys' golf team.

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NPR News: Former inmates are cooking up some of Philly's best pizza

Former inmates are cooking up some of Philly's best pizza
A former inmate started Down North Pizza to employ formerly incarcerated people. Philadelphia has had one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation.

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NPR News: An Afghan family faces many challenges trying to resettle in the U.S.

An Afghan family faces many challenges trying to resettle in the U.S.
NPR's Rachel Martin follows one family's journey from Kabul, Afghanistan, to northern Virginia, and their search to find jobs and housing in the U.S.

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NPR News: Bus crash in Bulgaria kills at least 45 people

Bus crash in Bulgaria kills at least 45 people
A bus crash in western Bulgaria early Tuesday has killed at least 45 people, authorities said. The bus crashed around 2 a.m. and there were children among the victims, officials said.

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NPR News: Bus crash in Bulgaria kills at least 45 people

Bus crash in Bulgaria kills at least 45 people
A bus crash in western Bulgaria early Tuesday has killed at least 45 people, authorities said. The bus crashed around 2 a.m. and there were children among the victims, officials said.

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NPR News: Philippine supply boats reach marines at China-guarded shoal

Philippine supply boats reach marines at China-guarded shoal
The Philippine navy successfully delivered supplies to marines guarding a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, a week after China's coast guard used water cannons to force the boats to turn back.

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NPR News: Philippine supply boats reach marines at China-guarded shoal

Philippine supply boats reach marines at China-guarded shoal
The Philippine navy successfully delivered supplies to marines guarding a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, a week after China's coast guard used water cannons to force the boats to turn back.

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Monday, 22 November 2021

NPR News: Families of Parkland shooting victims settle lawsuit with DOJ for about $130 million

Families of Parkland shooting victims settle lawsuit with DOJ for about $130 million
Families of more than a dozen victims of the 2018 school shooting have reached a settlement with the Justice Department to resolve their lawsuit over the FBI's failure to act on tips about the gunman.

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NPR News: After more than 70 years, 4 Black men wrongly accused of rape have been exonerated

After more than 70 years, 4 Black men wrongly accused of rape have been exonerated
The men, known as the Groveland Four, were accused of raping a white woman in 1949. Their families said maybe the case will spark a reexamination of similar convictions from the Jim Crow era.

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NPR News: What we know about the Waukesha Christmas Parade incident

What we know about the Waukesha Christmas Parade incident
At least five people are dead and more than 40 others are injured after the driver of a red SUV tore through a crowd of revelers on Sunday.

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NPR News: What we know about the Waukesha Christmas Parade incident

What we know about the Waukesha Christmas Parade incident
At least five people are dead and more than 40 others are injured after the driver of a red SUV tore through a crowd of revelers on Sunday.

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NPR News: Former gun industry insider explains why he left to fight for the other side

Former gun industry insider explains why he left to fight for the other side
Gunfight author Ryan Busse was once a rising star in the gun industry. But he became disillusioned after Columbine when, he says, the NRA began to use "fear and conspiracy and hatred" to boost sales.

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NPR News: Biden appoints Jerome Powell to a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve

Biden appoints Jerome Powell to a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve
President Biden has tapped Jerome Powell to serve a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Fed governor Lael Brainard will serve as vice chairman.

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NPR News: What we know about the Waukesha Christmas Parade incident

What we know about the Waukesha Christmas Parade incident
At least five people are dead and more than 40 others are injured after the driver of a red SUV tore through a crowd of revelers on Sunday.

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NPR News: An investigation finds overwhelming evidence that Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment

An investigation finds overwhelming evidence that Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment
The report also found that the former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive chamber "substantially revised" a state report to exclude deaths of nursing home residents at hospitals to boost his reputation.

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NPR News: Republicans are changing state laws to try and get out of federal vaccine mandates

Republicans are changing state laws to try and get out of federal vaccine mandates
Nationwide, conservative lawmakers have come together to propose and pass bills aimed at nullifying federal vaccine mandates. Public health experts worry exemptions make the workforce more venerable.

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NPR News: Closing arguments begin in the trial of 3 men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery

Closing arguments begin in the trial of 3 men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery
Travis McMichael, his father, Greg, and William 'Roddie' Bryan have all been charged with Arbery's murder. The high-profile shooting helped spark protests for racial justice in the summer of 2020.

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NPR News: Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day

Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day
For a decade, Target opened its stores on Thanksgiving. The retailer suspended that practice last year due to the pandemic and announced Monday that the change will be permanent.

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NPR News: Closing arguments are to begin in the Ga. murder trial over a Black jogger's death

Closing arguments are to begin in the Ga. murder trial over a Black jogger's death
On Monday, closing arguments are to begin in the trial of three white men accused of murdering 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed as he ran through their Georgia neighborhood last year.

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NPR News: Many questions remain as authorities probe Waukesha parade tragedy

Many questions remain as authorities probe Waukesha parade tragedy
An SUV sped through barricades and into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wis., on Sunday — killing at least five people and injuring more than 40 others.

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NPR News: Life without reliable internet remains a daily struggle for millions of Americans

Life without reliable internet remains a daily struggle for millions of Americans
The newly signed infrastructure bill provides funding for rural high-speed Internet expansion, as millions in the U.S. lack the connectivity that's become increasingly essential during the pandemic.

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NPR News: Newly arrived Afghans get creative and find their own way to homes

Newly arrived Afghans get creative and find their own way to homes
Thousands of recent Afghan refugees are still living on military bases as resettlement agencies struggle to find affordable housing. Some, like Zahra Yagana, are finding help in unexpected places.

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NPR News: Sailboats packed with migrants seek Italy on lesser-known migration route

Sailboats packed with migrants seek Italy on lesser-known migration route
The route is increasingly being used by wealthier Afghans, Iraqis, Iranians and Kurds aboard new or nearly new sailboats that can more easily avoid detection by authorities.

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NPR News: Sailboats packed with migrants seek Italy on lesser-known migration route

Sailboats packed with migrants seek Italy on lesser-known migration route
The route is increasingly being used by wealthier Afghans, Iraqis, Iranians and Kurds aboard new or nearly new sailboats that can more easily avoid detection by authorities.

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NPR News: After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring

After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring
Several nations in the Asia-Pacific region, richer and poorer, had slow starts to their immunization campaigns but have since zoomed past the United States and many nations in Europe.

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NPR News: After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring

After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring
Several nations in the Asia-Pacific region, richer and poorer, had slow starts to their immunization campaigns but have since zoomed past the United States and many nations in Europe.

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Sunday, 21 November 2021

NPR News: Philippines sends resupply boats to shoal after Chinese blockade

Philippines sends resupply boats to shoal after Chinese blockade
Two supply boats are sent to provide food to Filipino marines guarding a disputed shoal in the South China Sea after the Chinese coast guard used water cannons to turn the boats away last week.

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NPR News: Philippines sends resupply boats to shoal after Chinese blockade

Philippines sends resupply boats to shoal after Chinese blockade
Two supply boats are sent to provide food to Filipino marines guarding a disputed shoal in the South China Sea after the Chinese coast guard used water cannons to turn the boats away last week.

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NPR News: 80 people stormed a California Nordstrom store and stole merchandise

80 people stormed a California Nordstrom store and stole merchandise
Police in Walnut Creek said they arrested three people in connection with the incident at the luxury department store, including one person allegedly in possession of a gun.

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NPR News: More than 20 injured and some killed after a driver speeds through a Wisconsin parade

More than 20 injured and some killed after a driver speeds through a Wisconsin parade
Children were among those struck by the car and an unknown number of people are dead after an SUV drove through crowds at the 58th Annual Holiday Parade in Waukesha, Wis.

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NPR News: In a video call, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai told Olympics officials she's safe

In a video call, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai told Olympics officials she's safe
Despite a video call between Peng Shuai and members of the Olympic Committee along with video of her attending events over the weekend, some remain concerned for the athlete's wellbeing.

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NPR News: In a video call, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai told Olympics officials she's safe

In a video call, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai told Olympics officials she's safe
Despite a video call between Peng Shuai and members of the Olympic Committee along with video of her attending events over the weekend, some remain concerned for the athlete's wellbeing.

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NPR News: Former Democrat lawmaker who benefited from gerrymandering sees a better path

Former Democrat lawmaker who benefited from gerrymandering sees a better path
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Rep. Albert Wynn about redistricting efforts he was involved with in Maryland.

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NPR News: Tiger Woods shows off his golf swing in new video following February car crash

Tiger Woods shows off his golf swing in new video following February car crash
Woods has been recovering from leg and foot injuries following a single-car crash earlier this year.

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NPR News: Protests have broken out across Europe in response to tightened COVID-19 restrictions

Protests have broken out across Europe in response to tightened COVID-19 restrictions
In The Netherlands, Austria, France, Belgium, and other countries, protestors are clashing with police in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions.

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NPR News: COVID in the U.S. update: Disney's vaccine mandate, boosters, a startling death toll

COVID in the U.S. update: Disney's vaccine mandate, boosters, a startling death toll
Disney has paused its vaccine mandate for Walt Disney World employees after a new Florida law barring workplace vaccine mandates. Meanwhile, new discussion on the definition of "fully vaccinated."

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NPR News: Protests have broken out across Europe in response to tightened COVID-19 restrictions

Protests have broken out across Europe in response to tightened COVID-19 restrictions
In The Netherlands, Austria, France, Belgium, and other countries, protestors are clashing with police in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions.

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NPR News: As Georgia grows more Democratic, its members of Congress will not

As Georgia grows more Democratic, its members of Congress will not
Facing political and demographic changes in the state over the last decade, Republicans in Georgia used redistricting to expand representation in Congress while ceding ground in the state legislature.

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NPR News: Sudan's military has agreed to reinstate the nation's ousted prime minister

Sudan's military has agreed to reinstate the nation's ousted prime minister
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was deposed in a coup last month. The country's top general said in televised remarks that Hamdok will lead an independent Cabinet until elections can be held.

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NPR News: A Palestinian assailant killed one and injured four others in Jerusalem's Old City

A Palestinian assailant killed one and injured four others in Jerusalem's Old City
Israeli police said the attack took place near an entrance to a contested flashpoint shrine known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary.

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NPR News: Sudan's military has agreed to reinstate the nation's ousted prime minister

Sudan's military has agreed to reinstate the nation's ousted prime minister
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was deposed in a coup last month. The country's top general said in televised remarks that Hamdok will lead an independent Cabinet until elections can be held.

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NPR News: A Palestinian assailant killed one and injured four others in Jerusalem's Old City

A Palestinian assailant killed one and injured four others in Jerusalem's Old City
Israeli police said the attack took place near an entrance to a contested flashpoint shrine known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary.

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NPR News: The Taliban give back some rights to women, but it may be all a political strategy

The Taliban give back some rights to women, but it may be all a political strategy
Leila Fadel speaks to TRT World Correspondent Soraya Lennie about the latest developments in Afghanistan on the rights of girls and women to return to school.

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NPR News: Outside of Atlanta, Black families are buying land to create a safe haven

Outside of Atlanta, Black families are buying land to create a safe haven
19 Black families have purchased land south of Atlanta for a future city called Freedom. They envision it as a safe haven built by them, for them, and for other Black families.

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NPR News: Meet the mullet queen of Lansing, Michigan

Meet the mullet queen of Lansing, Michigan
Ashley Medina is so busy cutting mullets for all kinds of people in her Lansing, Michigan, shop that she may have to give up other styles.

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NPR News: The Taliban give back some rights to women, but it may be all a political strategy

The Taliban give back some rights to women, but it may be all a political strategy
Leila Fadel speaks to TRT World Correspondent Soraya Lennie about the latest developments in Afghanistan on the rights of girls and women to return to school.

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Saturday, 20 November 2021

NPR News: What we know about the 3 men who were shot by Kyle Rittenhouse

What we know about the 3 men who were shot by Kyle Rittenhouse
On Aug. 25, 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse shot and killed Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, and wounded Gaige Grosskreutz.

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NPR News: Atlanta's airport had an active shooter scare as millions prepare for holiday travel

Atlanta's airport had an active shooter scare as millions prepare for holiday travel
The accidental discharge of a weapon at the airport sent travelers into a panic Saturday, many taking to social media to alert other travelers to what they believed to be an active shooter situation.

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NPR News: Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin expects the Senate to pass spending bill by the end of 2021

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin expects the Senate to pass spending bill by the end of 2021
Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, spoke with NPR about how Democrats plan to secure all 50 member votes needed to pass President Biden's $2.2 trillion social spending bill.

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NPR News: Kyle Rittenhouse verdict prompts protests in several cities

Kyle Rittenhouse verdict prompts protests in several cities
Activists opposed to the jury's acquittal gathered in several cities across the country, including Chicago, New York and Oakland. Authorities in Portland declared a riot.

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NPR News: Dutch police open fire on rioters in demonstration against COVID restrictions

Dutch police open fire on rioters in demonstration against COVID restrictions
It was one of the worst outbreaks of violence in the Netherlands since coronavirus restrictions were first imposed last year. Police arrested 51 people in Rotterdam.

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NPR News: Dutch police open fire on rioters in demonstration against COVID restrictions

Dutch police open fire on rioters in demonstration against COVID restrictions
It was one of the worst outbreaks of violence in the Netherlands since coronavirus restrictions were first imposed last year. Police arrested 51 people in Rotterdam.

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NPR News: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour in Senegal at a very tense time in the region. There's a civil war in Ethiopia and military coup in Sudan.

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NPR News: Hey, I want to buy your house: Homeowners besieged by unsolicited offers

Hey, I want to buy your house: Homeowners besieged by unsolicited offers
Lots of speculators are jockeying to get in on the hot market. Sometime they call homeowners multiple times a day. It can be an invasive nuisance, or worse.

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NPR News: Georgia voters say no to building one of the world's largest chicken-shaped topiary

Georgia voters say no to building one of the world's largest chicken-shaped topiary
The city of Fitzgerald, Georgia, planned to construct a giant, chicken-shaped topiary that would be one of the largest in the world. But in a recent election, voters let their displeasure be known.

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NPR News: Portland drag club recognized in the National Register of Historic Places

Portland drag club recognized in the National Register of Historic Places
In Portland, drag queen Darcelle is celebrating recognition of her club by the National Register of Historic Places. Darcelle might also be the oldest performing drag queen in the world.

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NPR News: Kenosha, Wisconsin, reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal

Kenosha, Wisconsin, reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal
We look at local reaction to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, who stood trial for killing two people and injuring a third during 2020's racial justice protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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NPR News: Intense wildfires have killed up to 1/5 of the earth's largest trees

Intense wildfires have killed up to 1/5 of the earth's largest trees
Recent wildfires in California have highlighted the fragility of giant sequoias. The National Park Service says many were killed or badly hurt earlier this year during a blaze.

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NPR News: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour in Senegal at a very tense time in the region. There's a civil war in Ethiopia and military coup in Sudan.

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NPR News: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal
Scott Simon speaks to Vali Nasr, professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at the Johns Hopkins University, about the latest moves to save the nuclear deal with Iran.

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NPR News: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal
Scott Simon speaks to Vali Nasr, professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at the Johns Hopkins University, about the latest moves to save the nuclear deal with Iran.

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NPR News: Prize-winning photos capture the grit and suffering of flood survivors in South Sudan

Prize-winning photos capture the grit and suffering of flood survivors in South Sudan
The photo series Unyielding Floods recently won its fifth award this year. It captures the strength and hardship of those affected by flooding of biblical proportions in South Sudan.

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NPR News: Prize-winning photos capture the grit and suffering of flood survivors in South Sudan

Prize-winning photos capture the grit and suffering of flood survivors in South Sudan
The photo series Unyielding Floods recently won its fifth award this year. It captures the strength and hardship of those affected by flooding of biblical proportions in South Sudan.

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NPR News: A texting mix-up sparked a Thanksgiving dinner tradition that continues this year

A texting mix-up sparked a Thanksgiving dinner tradition that continues this year
The tradition began when Wanda Dench texted Jamal Hinton about coming over for Thanksgiving, thinking it was her grandson. Their shared dinners have brought joy to the internet ever since.

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Friday, 19 November 2021

NPR News: Elizabeth Holmes takes the stand in her criminal fraud trial

Elizabeth Holmes takes the stand in her criminal fraud trial
The surprise decision to have Holmes testify so early came as a bombshell and carries considerable risk. Prosecutors have made it clear that they're eager to grill Holmes under oath.

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NPR News: Kyle Rittenhouse's defense attorney discusses the trial and acquittal

Kyle Rittenhouse's defense attorney discusses the trial and acquittal
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Mark Richards, Kyle Rittenhouse's attorney. Rittenhouse was facing life in prison for shooting and killing two men. He was found not guilty on all charges.

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NPR News: For far-right groups, Rittenhouse's acquittal is a cause for celebration

For far-right groups, Rittenhouse's acquittal is a cause for celebration
One expert fears that the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse will embolden people to seek out altercations where it could be possible to make claims of self-defense.

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NPR News: The blistering housing market has investors calling homeowners with uninvited offers

The blistering housing market has investors calling homeowners with uninvited offers
Homeowners are being besieged by unsolicited texts and phone calls by people seeking to buy their homes. Some are from individual house flippers, while others are from large real estate companies.

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NPR News: Why legal experts were not surprised by the Rittenhouse jury's decision to acquit

Why legal experts were not surprised by the Rittenhouse jury's decision to acquit
Prosecutors had argued that Rittenhouse was responsible for the deadly peril that night. But legal experts said his claim of self-defense was strong from the beginning.

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NPR News: Research sheds light on what's killing young people, especially boys and young men

Research sheds light on what's killing young people, especially boys and young men
Globally, boys and young men made up two-thirds of all deaths among young people in 2019. A recent report finds that many such deaths in this "neglected" age group are preventable.

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