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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.
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Trump has backed former Sen. David Perdue for Georgia governor
Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue has launched a bid for governor, challenging sitting Gov. Brian Kemp in the GOP primary with the ultimate aim of defeating Democrat Stacey Abrams.
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Everyday people can buy a house with cash with this new type of loan
A new breed of lenders are helping everyday people make cash offers to buy houses. Cash offers carry clout and sellers are more likely to accept them over offers from people who need a mortgage.
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Biden is set to have a video call with Putin on Tuesday. Here's what's at stake
President Biden is having a video call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing concern about Russian troops amassed on the Ukraine border.
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New York York will have the nation's 1st vaccine mandate for private sector employers
New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio has announced what he called a "pre-emptive strike" before the winter — a vaccine mandate for private sector employers.