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Toy Pirate Ship, Launched In Scotland, Arrives In Florida
In 2017 two brothers from Scotland released a toy pirate ship which was lost at sea. They tried again with Adventure II — attaching a GPS so they could track its movements and share on social media.
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What Did The New York Woman Find Behind Her Bathroom Mirror?
The woman noticed a cold breeze in her apartment, but no windows were open. She tracked down the source: She removed the bathroom mirror and found a square hole that led to another apartment.
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Pope Francis Concludes 1st Papal Visit To Iraq With Mass In Erbil
Pope Francis is back at the Vatican after a historic trip to Iraq, the home of a dwindling but determined Christian community.
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Okla. Death Row Case Raises Questions About Evidence, Systemic Racism
Julius Jones has spent the past 20 years behind bars for a killing he says he did not commit. An Oklahoma parole board is set to decide Monday whether he gets closer to possible release.
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In A 2-Hour Prime-Time Interview, Oprah Talks To Meghan And Harry
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Kristen Meinzer, a royal watcher and author, about Oprah Winfrey's interview broadcast on CBS with Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the duke and duchess of Sussex.
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As Oprah Interview Nears, Tensions Rise Between Harry, Meghan And The Royal Family
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with British historian Kate Williams about the upcoming broadcast of Oprah Winfrey's CBS interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
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Beijing Prepares Hong Kong Election Laws, Further Erasing Freedoms
Chinese legislators in Beijing are set to overhaul Hong Kong's elections systems. Once semi-autonomous, mainland China has curtailed freedoms in Hong Kong.
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News Brief: Economy Might See Improvement, U.S. Asylum Program, Hong Kong Elections
February job numbers will be released this morning. The Biden administration has ended Trump's "Remain in Mexico" program. And, the Chinese parliament discusses Hong Kong's elections.
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Congresswoman Karen Bass Discusses New Police Reform Bill Named After George Floyd
The House has approved a police reform bill named after George Floyd. The lead author, Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), speaks to Morning Edition about what the bill aims to achieve.
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What's A Non-Fungible Token? Why Some Collectors Are Spending Millions Them
The market for a "non-fungible token" is the talk of Silicon Valley. Collectors spent from $3 to millions for what amounts to digital art: a clip of Lebron dunking; a cat meme; and cartoon CytoPunks.
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U.S. Job Market Gains Steam As COVID-19 Infection Rates Ease
Forecasters expect today's jobs report to show an uptick in hiring last month, after a disappointing January. The report comes as Congress is weighing another $1.9 trillion in economic aid.
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New Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Wants Schools Open 'As Soon As Possible'
Biden's new Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says "it is our shared goal to reopen schools safely and quickly."