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Vandals In Canada Steal Cool Vancouver Park Sign — Again
The sign at Dude Chilling Park was first installed in 2012. This is the third time someone has made off with the sign — presumably to hang over their couch. It will cost $1,300 to replace it.
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Morning News Brief
The CDC launches online tool for people to find where to get vaccinated. Biden administration will release a report on the killing of a Saudi journalist. House panel presses postmaster on mail delays.
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'Hunt, Gather, Parent' Offers Lessons Collected Around The World
NPR's Michaeleen Doucleff found that parenting books she read after becoming a mom left a lot out. When she went through a tough period with her daughter, she traveled the world in search of guidance.
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DeJoy Testifies Before House Panel, Biden Nominates 3 To USPS Board
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy faced lawmakers on Capitol Hill who wanted to know why Americans are still experiencing delays in getting their mail. Only the USPS board of governors can oust DeJoy.
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Victims' Families In Lebanon Aim To Keep Explosion Probe Going
The dismissal of the lead judge investigating last year's massive blast in Beirut is raising fears of political interference to protect the country's leaders. The blast killed dozens of people.
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3rd COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Available Soon In The U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration has released its assessment of an application from Johnson & Johnson for emergency use authorization for its vaccine. It finds the vaccine safe and effective.
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New Evidence Shows Fertile Soil Gone From Midwestern Farms
One third of the cropland in the upper Midwest has entirely lost its fertile topsoil, according to a new study. Other scientists doubt that figure, but agree that soil loss is a big problem.
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For Black Families, Evictions Are Still At A Crisis Point — Despite Moratorium
"Black individuals make up about 21% of all renters, but they make up 35% of all defendants on eviction cases," says Peter Hepburn, a researcher for Princeton University's Eviction Lab.
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Lawmakers Will Hold 2nd Hearing Regarding Capitol Insurrection
NPR's Noel King talks to Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the chair of the rules committee, which co-sponsored the first joint hearing concerning security during the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6.
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Koala, Born Missing A Foot, Thrives With Prosthetic Foot
Triumph's caretaker at a wildlife rescue center in Australia had been searching for a prosthetic foot for years. A local dentist figured out how to make one. Triumph is loving his new pink foot.
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Scientists Say Fertile Soil Is Missing From Many Midwestern Farms
It's estimated a third of the Upper Midwest's cropland has lost all of its topsoil, which is vital for growing crops. Even if there's a dispute on the number, scientists agree the loss is a problem.
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CDC Report: Educators May Be Central To In-School Transmission Of COVID-19
A CDC report finds teachers may be bigger spreaders of COVID-19 in schools than students. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Grant Rivera, superintendent of the Georgia district involved in the case study.