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Riots haven broken out after soldiers in India killed members of an indigenous tribe
The killings of more than a dozen tribal people by Indian forces threaten a shaky ceasefire in one of the world's longest-running struggles for self-determination by indigenous people.
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More than a foot of rain has fallen and power is out across Hawaii due to storm
Hawaii is experiencing a major winter storm. More than 14 inches of rain has already fallen, and the power is out in parts of Honolulu. Flooding is a concern across the state.
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Far right is using Twitter's new policy against extremism researchers and activists
Twitter recently launched a new policy in the U.S. to limit the sharing of photos and videos of people without their consent. Activists on the left say it limits public interest reporting.
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Houston's Third Ward braces for state redistricting plans
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Reverend Don Odom Jr., the social justice ministry leader at Houston's Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, about how Texas' redistricting plan will impact his community.
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What the omicron variant might mean for current — and future — vaccines
Former scientific head of Operation Warp Speed Moncef Slaoui explains why he is confident in existing vaccines' protection against omicron and how soon a variant-specific booster could be developed.
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Biden warns Russian President Putin against military escalation on Ukraine border
President Biden is talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin about Russia's military build-up on the Ukraine border — and the consequences for Moscow if it invades Ukraine.
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Encore: Bette Midler discusses her children's book, 'The Tale Of The Mandarin Duck'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bette Midler about her children's book, The Tale of the Mandarin Duck.
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'Trigger laws' are abortion bans ready to go if 'Roe v. Wade' is overturned
More than 20 states have "trigger laws," which will ban or severely restrict abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Other states are taking steps to protect abortion rights through legislation.
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Former Sen. Bob Dole, who fought for disability rights, has died
Bob Dole was a hero for disability rights advocates, especially those who remember the days before the Americans with Disabilities Act, and his role in getting that landmark legislation passed.
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U.S. has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representatives to Beijing for the winter Olympics given the "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity" in the Xinjiang region.
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The lasting consequences of America's shift to using more contractors to fight wars
Many people who fought and died on behalf of the U.S. during 20 years of war in Afghanistan were contractors, not troops. It's part of a change in how America fights wars, and it has consequences.
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A small lineage of artisans is reviving the ancient art of pigeon whistles in Beijing
For centuries, owners tied lightweight whistles to their pet pigeons in China. The art of making pigeon whistles almost faded away in Beijing, but a small group of artisans is bringing it back.