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Fauci On The Disconnect Between FDA Panel's Guidance And Biden's Booster Plan
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease doctor and the president's chief medical adviser, about the science and decision-making concerning booster shots.
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Thousands Of Haitian Migrants Wait Under South Texas Bridge
Nearly 10,000 migrants, mostly Haitians are staying under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas, after crossing the border in recent days.
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After Examining The Data, An Infectious Disease Expert Weighs In On Booster Shots
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at NYU and an ex-adviser to the Biden administration, about whether she believes COVID-19 booster shots are necessary.
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A Decision About Booster Shots For Fight COVID Could Be Coming Soon
The committee of independent experts advising the FDA on vaccines meets Friday. They'll be considering Pfizer's application to start offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Americans older than 16.
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Why Is The Arc De Triomphe Wrapped In Fabric?
For the next 16 days, a giant sheet will be draped over the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The stunt is a tribute to the late artist duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
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Best Not To Bite Into German Artist's Bagel Recreation
Artist Tim Bengel's piece weighs 26 pounds and is worth nearly $3 million. The sculpture is made from solid gold — in the shape of a bagel with seeds, avocado, sliced onion and tomatoes.
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As Summer Winds Down, It's Time To Look Ahead To The Fall TV Season
After a delayed start to some of the fall TV lineup, NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Linda Holmes, one of the hosts of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, about which shows to look for this season.
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Morning News Brief
The FDA meets Friday to consider COVID-19 booster shots. The Capitol on Saturday faces its biggest security test since the Jan. 6 attack. The Wall Street Journal examines Facebook's internal memos.
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Their Dad Transformed Video Games In The 1970s — And Passed On His Pioneering Spirit
The late Jerry Lawson helped invent the first video game console with interchangeable games. His children say he brought the fun and games home and showed them they could create their own path.
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3,000 French Health Care Workers Are Suspended For Not Getting Vaccinated
France enacted tough vaccine mandates in July, in anticipation of a fourth wave of COVID-19. Some people took to the streets in protest, but most complied.
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ICU Beds In Alabama Have Been Filled With Adults And Children
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. David Kimberlin, a pediatric infectious disease physician at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children's of Alabama, about lack of ICU space.
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COVID-19 Stats: Deaths Are Up, Delta Variant May Be Starting To Wane
As the delta surge continues, there are signs it may be slowing in hard-hit states like Florida and Texas. But with fall coming, experts worry another surge could hit northern states.