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Once Again, Banned Russians Raise Questions About Doping At The Olympics
Traditionally, doping at the Olympics is as much of the discussion as the soaring athletic achievements. In Tokyo, it's not been the issue it often is, because of the pandemic. But it's still there.
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Final Arguments Begin In The Extradition Process For Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou
The last phase of an extradition hearing for senior Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou begins in Vancouver, Canada. The trial has become part of a broader geopolitical struggle between the U.S. and China.
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Lebanese Demand Justice A Year After The Deadly Beirut Port Explosion
A Human Rights Watch report states there's little chance the probe will hold any ranking officials accountable — despite evidence they failed to act on warnings about dangerous chemicals at the port.
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A New York AG Investigation Says That Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Women
A new report from New York's attorney general alleges that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and violated federal and state laws.
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During A 4th COVID Surge, Louisiana Hospitals Report They've Never Been Busier
NPR's Steve Inskeep speak with Dr. Joseph Kanter, the top medical official of Louisiana Department of Health, about why the state has one of worst COVID-19 infection rates in the country.
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Some Florida Hospitals Report More Patients Than At Any Point In The Pandemic
Florida leads the nation in COVID-19 infections and has seen a seven-fold increase of cases in the past six weeks. Hospitals say they're seeing more young people than before, some with severe cases.
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Cat Runs Around The Field At Yankee Stadium To The Delight Of Fans
The cat was a welcome distraction for Yankee fans while their team was losing the game by six runs. The speedy cat evaded the grounds crew before finally being corralled in left field.
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Bacon And Eggs May Grow Harder To Find In California Restaurants Next Year
A new law will mandate more living space for pigs, chickens and veal calves. Egg and veal producers say they'll comply. Most pork producers in Iowa, say they can't. They may lose California's market.
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Gymnast Simone Biles Takes Bronze In A Triumphant Return On The Balance Beam
Biles returned to Olympic competition, winning bronze in the individual balance beam. China's Guan Chenchen and Tang Xijing won gold and silver. American Sunisa Lee placed fifth.
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Ex-NFLer, Who Is Vaccinated, Criticizes League's Memo On Unvaccinated Players
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former NFL cornerback Orlando Scandrick about the league's new coronavirus mandates, and why he decided to get vaccinated.
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Remembering Charles Connor, The Longtime Drummer For Little Richard
Seminal rock 'n' roll drummer Charles Connor died on Saturday, according to his daughter. He was 86. Connor played with Little Richard, Sam Cooke, James Brown and many others.
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More People Need Shots In Arms To Reduce COVID Cases, NIH Director Says
NPR's A Martinez speaks with National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins about the surge of the highly transmissible delta variant, and concerns over breakthrough infections.