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Biden's Strategy Will Be Put To The Test As House Democrats Prepare To Vote
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic strategist Dan Sena about next steps. House Democrats are feuding over the way forward on infrastructure and spending bills. A key vote is now set for Thursday.
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House Democrats Face Critical Deadlines All This Week
Democrats must untangle a potential government shutdown Thursday, a potential federal default, a vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a related vote on as much as $3.5 trillion in spending.
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Coonhound Breaks The Record For Dogs' Longest Ears
Paige Olsen calls the ears on her coonhound "extravagantly long." Each ear measures more than 13 inches. Her coonhound tops the Guinness World Record list for longest ears on any living dog.
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Canadian University Course Will Take A Deep Dive Into Drake's Lyrics
Besides Canadian rapper Drake, the course at Ryerson University in Toronto will also focus on Toronto-native The Weeknd. Music professor Dalton Higgins hopes the course will inspire young artists.
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Morning News Brief
President Biden's agenda will face many tests this week. New COVID-19 cases have fallen by 20% over the last two weeks. In Germany's election, Social Democrats beat Chancellor Merkel's bloc.
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A Jury In New York Begins Deliberations In R. Kelly's Federal Trial
After six weeks of hearing from accusers, ex-employees and expert witnesses, the jury decides what's next for Kelly. He faces charges including sexual exploitation of a child, bribery and kidnapping.
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CDC Director Walensky Overrules Advisers On Boosters For At-Risk Workers
Walensky made a recommendation that CDC advisers rejected — giving a third shot to at-risk workers such as those in the health care industry. Her decision sides with what the FDA recommended.
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Daniel Craig Is Appointed An Honorary Commander By The Royal Navy
James Bond is also a commander in the Royal Navy. To mark the end of actor Daniel Craig's 15 years of portraying the secret agent on screen, he was given the honorary title.
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An Enormous Replica Of The Moon Rolls Away From Celebration In China
In a video, the giant balloon towers over cars and trees as it cruises down the road. It's not clear how, or if, the two guys chasing the moon in the video managed to get it back.
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House Panel Investigating Jan. 6 Attacks Subpoenaed 4 Former Trump Officials
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has issued subpoenas to four former Trump administration officials. More could be on the way.
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The United Nation's General Assembly In New York Comes To A Close
Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his first U.N. General Assembly, returning in time for the first in-person Quad summit, a diplomatic group aimed at China.
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Sian Proctor's History Making Trip As The First Black Female Spacecraft Pilot
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Sian Proctor, who made history as the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft as part of the all-civilian crew of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission.