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NBA Criticized For Decision To Hold All-Star Gaming During Pandemic
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Washington Post columnist Kevin Blackistone about the NBA's decision to host this year's All-Star Game in Atlanta — as the country continues to battle COVID-19.
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Disinformation Still Swirls Concerning Legitimacy Of Biden Administration
While conspiracy theories aren't new, experts say their reach is spreading — accelerated by social media, encouraged by former President Donald Trump and weaponized in a way that is unprecedented.
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Vaccine Supply Will Be Joined By Johnson & Johnson's 1-Dose Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson's vaccine ships this week. It is 66% effective at preventing mild to moderate cases of COVID-19, and 93% effective at keeping people who do get the disease out of the hospital.
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Hidden Message On Iconic 'The Scream' Painting Could Be From Artist Himself
Experts have long wondered who wrote "Could only have been painted by a madman!" on the painting. Now, they think it was the artist, Edvard Munch. The message could have been aimed at critics.
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Jennifer Granholm Discusses The U.S.'s Energy Infrastructure
NPR's Noel King speaks with newly confirmed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about grid resilience, climate change and the administration's infrastructure plans.
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For Some Restaurants, Closing Can Be Just As Stressful As Staying Open
We've heard a lot about how hard it's been for restaurants to stay open during the pandemic. But what we often don't hear is that closing can be just as tough.
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News Brief: Syrian Airstrikes, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine,
President Biden has launched his first military operation. The FDA to decide on another vaccine. And, a former USA Gymnastics coach dies by suicide shortly after facing sexual abuse charges.
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How Rhode Island Is Handling Vaccine Rollout
Rhode Island is one of the few states that from the start prioritized vaccinating communities with high infection rates. The strategy: to put out the fire where it's burning the hottest.
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Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With Sexual Abuse Dies By Suicide
John Geddert coached the women's gold medal team in the 2012 Summer Olympics. He was charged Thursday with two dozen criminal counts. An official says he took his life later the same day.
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Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal
Democrats are using the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill to introduce measures they say will reduce poverty. People already at risk for falling behind have seen big setbacks over the past year.
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Post Makes Custom Box Of Fruity Pebbles For Cereal-Loving Cat
A rescue cat named Trash Panda was adopted in Georgia by the head of Fulton County's disaster response agency. Memes of the cat were made, warning of bad weather and declaring love for Fruity Pebbles.
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Teaching Students A New Black History
An innovative education startup is offering culturally responsive learning to Black students across the country.