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Catholics React To Vatican Ban On Clergy Blessing Same-Sex Marriages
NPR's A. Martinez talks to Jamie Manson, president of Catholics for Choice, and a member of the LGBTQ community, about Pope Francis' statement that Catholic clergy can't bless same-sex relationships.
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Learning Curve: 2 Moms Maneuver Education Needs During The Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin talks again with Cassie Piggott, who lives in Tennessee, and Rosie Reid, who lives in California, about helping their children navigate virtual learning during the pandemic.
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LA Schools Want To Be Able To Provide Access To COVID-19 Vaccines
As Los Angeles schools work to reopen next month, NPR's A. Martinez talks to Superintendent Austin Beutner about what's next for a district where most students are from hard-hit Latino communities.
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As Italy's COVID-19 Cases Rise, Prime Minister Calls For Restrictions
Italy is expected to impose a partial national lockdown over Easter weekend. It was the first country to impose a national lockdown a year ago, and is battling a potential third wave of COVID-19.
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FEMA Asked To Help With Migrant Surge, GOP Lawmakers To Visit Border
The House takes up immigration legislation while some GOP lawmakers will travel to the southern border to highlight a surge in migrants. The Biden administration asked FEMA to help with the surge.
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There's Never Been A Confirmed Walrus Sighting In Ireland — Until Sunday
Locals on Ireland's southwest coast saw the walrus on some rocks. But how did it get there? A local marine biologist thinks the walrus floated in from Greenland after falling asleep on an iceberg.
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Airline Worker Returns Buzz Lightyear Toy That Boy Left Behind
The toy was found by a Southwest Airlines worker named Jason. Luckily Hagen had written his name on the bottom of Buzz's foot. The airline scoured the passenger list to find the toy's owner.
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Some Capitol Hill Lawmakers Back Amazon Workers' Attempt To Unionize
Employees at an Amazon facility in Alabama are voting on whether to form a union. Some in Congress support them, including Michigan Democratic Rep. Andy Levin, who talks to NPR's Noel King.
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2021 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé Makes History, Billie Eilish Wins 2 Big Awards
The 63rd annual Grammy Awards were given out Sunday night. And while the stars were on display, it was a very different kind of ceremony for music's biggest night.
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New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Retires
Drew Brees, 42, regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, is calling it quits after 20 NFL seasons. Brees is a 13-time Pro Bowler and a one-time Super Bowl champion.
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Breaking Down President Biden's Prime-Time Address
Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Scott Jennings react to President Biden's first prime-time address to the nation.
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British Website Wants To Hire Virtual 'Minecraft' Gardener
Who said video games were a waste of time? WhatShed is hiring someone to help Minecraft players build virtual gardens. The job would pay $70 an hour.