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Georgia's Growing Asian American Community Reacts To Spa Killings
NPR's A Martinez talks to Aisha Yaqoob Mahmood of the Asian American Advocacy Fund about many in Asian American communities saying they've seen an uptick in violence against people of Asian descent.
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The World's Largest Vaccine Maker Took A Million Dollar Pandemic Gamble
NPR tours the factory of the world's largest vaccine maker: Serum Institute of India. It's manufacturing nearly 100 million doses a month of the Oxford-AstraZeneca formula and exporting them globally.
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2 Zoos In Czechoslovakia Set Up Daily Zoom Calls For Chimps
To make up for a lack of visitors due to the pandemic, the zoos set up screens so the primates can see what the other is doing. At first they were reluctant to approach the screens, but not anymore.
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California Will Reopen Theme Parks But There's A Catch: No Screaming
The no screaming rule is meant to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Theme parks in the state are expected to reopen next month, and will operate at limited capacity.
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Morning News Brief
The man accused of killing eight people in the Atlanta area is to be arraigned Thursday. The White House grapples with how to handle the migrant influx. Alcoholic liver diseases increase sharply.
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Civil War Has Left Syria In Ruins And Its People In Poverty
NPR's Noel King speaks with Jomana Qaddour of the Atlantic Council about the 10th anniversary of the Syrian Civil War and the economic toll it has taken on that country and its people.
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One Of Biden's Biggest Climate Change Challenges? The Oceans
Climate change is hitting the oceans hard, both warming and acidifying the water. Ocean scientists are hoping the Biden Administration dives in quickly to address it.
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Biden Aims To Tackle Root Cause Of Migrants Massing At U.S. Border
The Biden administration wants to work with Central American countries to stem the flow of migration to the U.S., but concerns about corruption means implementing the policies likely won't be smooth.
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What Statistics Tell Us About Anti-Asian Bias Crimes
There's growing concern about anti-Asian bias crimes since the pandemic started. Horrific cases of violence have shaken the community, but national statistics don't yet show a clear trend.
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The Racial Disparities, Systemic Racism Behind Who Has Received Vaccines
NPR's A Martinez talks to Rhea Boyd, a pediatrician in California's Bay Area, about Black Americans lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines, and inequality issues in health care.
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Hope Drives Migrant Surge At Southern Border, Rep. Escobar Says
NPR's A. Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas about the border crisis, and the Biden administration's efforts to curb the flow of migrants.
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Dog Takes Owner's Car For A Short Spin. Trip Stops Abruptly
A Wisconsin man left his dog in the car while he stopped at a bakery. When he returned, the car was gone. His Australian shepherd had knocked the shifter out of park, crashing into a nearby building.