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The Olympic Debut Of Karate In Tokyo Is A Nod To Its 700-Year-Ago Origins
Karate made its debut at the Tokyo Olympics. It's a sport that traces its roots to Japan and karate experts (and fans) across Tokyo have cheered its inclusion at the Games.
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Gulf Coast Businesses Struggle To Stay Open As COVID-19 Outbreaks Surge Among Staff
"It is financially tough," says Robert Momberger of Big Time Diner in Mobile, Ala. "Bills still keep on coming. So it really hurts to shut down, but sometimes that's the best thing to do."
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Dixie Fire Stirs Anxiety In The California Town Decimated In 2018 By The Camp Fire
The massive Dixie Fire ignited close to where the deadly Camp Fire started, and some residents of nearby Paradise are reliving the trauma all over again.
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A Housing Issue Likely To Outlast Any Moratorium: The Rising Cost Of Rent Itself
In the wake of the CDC's 60-day renewal of an eviction moratorium, we hear from three people struggling to find affordable housing in a market where rents continue to increase.
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After Ethiopia Trip, USAID Administrator Samantha Power Shares View Of Conflict
NPR's Ari Shaprio speaks with USAID Administrator Samantha Power about her recent trip through Ethiopia, the conflict on the ground and how the U.S. can keep things from getting worse.
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Wildfire's Damage Doesn't End When The Smoke Clears. It Can Also Taint Drinking Water
Wildfires, and the scorched hillsides they leave behind, can threaten drinking water for years after the smoke clears. One Colorado community is trying to get ahead of the problem.
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South Africa's Cape Town Is Currently Frigid — But Swimmers Are Still At The Beach
Cape Town in South Africa is going through one of its coldest winters in recent memory. Those who swim in the ocean water claim mental and physical health benefits.
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First Minister Of Scotland On The Pandemic And Scottish Independence
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon about the pandemic and Scottish independence at the Aspen Security Forum.
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'Annette' Is The 1st Musical For Director Leos Carax And Pop Duo Sparks
Director Leos Carax's new film, Annette, is a dark fairy tale starring Adam Driver. Nine years since Carax's last film, his movies often feature visions and ghosts.
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Since They Can't Be Inside, Fans Are Finding The Olympic Spirit Outside Game Venues
Outside of Tokyo's Olympic Stadium, a small mockup of the Olympic rings has stood for the past year. But it wasn't until last week that people began to line up to take pictures.
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WHO Calls For Pause On Booster Shots Until More Nations Get Their First Vaccines
The World Health Organization is calling for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccination booster shots until more people in low-income nations gets access to their first doses of the vaccine.
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Unapologetically Moderate, Democrat Kyrsten Sinema Says She's Focused On Results
The Arizona senator has been leading bipartisan talks on infrastructure. Asked about criticism from fellow Democrats that she's compromising too much, Sinema said she's focused getting things done.