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Not everyone is ready to take the leap and stop wearing face masks
While many people have stopped wearing masks and resumed pre-pandemic activities, anxiety persists about dropping COVID precautions, even among people who aren't at high risk for serious illness.
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Jury in the first Jan. 6 trial finds Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty
Members of the jury found Guy Reffitt guilty on all counts for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. It's the first trial stemming from the events of that day.
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Gas prices are expected to go higher after the U.S. bans Russian oil imports
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at Oil Price Information Service, about the implications of the U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas.
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Establishing humanitarian corridors out of Ukraine is a top priority
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jaime Nadal about the humanitarian effects of Russia's war on Ukraine. Nadal is the representative to Ukraine at the United Nations Population Fund.
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Teen climbs 35 feet to rescue a cat stuck in a tree in Indianapolis
Climbing up the tree was easier than getting down. The teen got stuck and the rescuer needed a rescue. Firefighters got him down safely, but the cat remained in the tree.
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Berlin food truck has a delicious way of dealing with invasive species
The slogan of the food truck called Holycrab! is: If you can't beat them, eat them! The chefs started out serving Louisiana crawfish, which is an invasive species in Berlin.
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Jury selection to begin for 4 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan's governor
A trial starts Tuesday for four men accused of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The men's attorneys plan to argue that they were entrapped.
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Florida Senate to vote on measure that critics dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Florida's Senate is preparing to pass a bill that bans any discussion of sexual orientation in schools from kindergarten through third grade. Republican supporters say it's about parental rights.
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Russia arrests WNBA star Brittney Griner
Few details are being released about the detainment in Russia of WNBA star Brittney Griner. Among the questions being raised are: where is she and why is she being held?
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The invasion of Ukraine has prompted more than 1.5 million people to flee
Helping the refugees is an ad hoc army of volunteers who have dropped everything to help make food, deliver donations and drive refugees across the continent.
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A Ukrainian-owned bakery in Texas raises money for Ukraine
Thousands of people came to Laika Cheesecakes and Espresso in San Antonio. The bakery pledged to donate all its sales late last month to those impacted by the invasion. It raised more than $72,000.
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A California woman had a huge bell taking up space in her garage
It resembled the Liberty Bell without the crack. She did some research and found its connection to Paul Revere, who had a foundry. His son made the bell. It's been returned to its original location.