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President Biden Repeals Trump-Era Ban On Transgender Troops
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to retired Army Staff Sgt. Patricia King about President Biden's lifting the ban on transgender people in the military. King testified against the Trump-era ban in 2019.
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Uganda's New Generation Is Disappointed That Museveni's 35-Year Rule Continues
Young Ugandan voters had placed so much hope in elections this month to unseat longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni. Now with their dreams dashed, they're searching for answers.
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Senate Impeachmennt Trial Of Ex-President Trump Will Begin Feb. 9
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Kelsey Snell and Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the Senate impeachment trial, and the other business the Senate is juggling.
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Volcanic Agate Found In Brazil Resembles Cookie Monster Muppet
With the rock cut open, it looks exactly like the face of Cookie Monster of Sesame Street fame. Geologist Mike Bowers found the rock in November. Its rare nature means it could be worth $10,000.
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Oklahoma State Lawmaker Introduces Bigfoot Hunting Season Bill
The measure would require hunting licenses, and comes with a $25,000 reward for Bigfoot's capture. The legislation is aimed at increasing tourism near the Ouachita Mountains.
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Tough Decisions Ahead For Biden's Incoming Solicitor General
At issue is whether the new administration should reverse course in cases where the Trump administration outlined a legal position. But the justices do not look kindly on the government flip-flopping.
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Morning News Brief
The House will deliver the Trump impeachment article to the Senate. New COVID-19 cases are down. NPR identifies the shooting deaths of 135 unarmed Black people by police over the past five years.
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Undoing Trump Policies Will Take More Than Executive Orders By Biden
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Yale Professor of Law Cristina Rodriguez about President Biden's flurry of executive orders, and their limited ability to undo many Trump administration policies.
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There Are Signs Of Progress In The Battle Against COVID-19
New COVID-19 cases are declining significantly. And amid widespread optimism that the vaccines can help end the pandemic, states scramble to get the shots into more arms, after a very bumpy start.
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Super Bowl Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs To Play Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Super Bowl is set: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Super Bowl 55 will be played in Tampa on February 7th.
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Why Nursing Homes' COVID-19 Legal Shields May Interfere With Other Cases
Over the course of the pandemic, 27 states have granted legal immunity to nursing homes. Some advocates worry this temporary reprieve is being used to hide misconduct not related to the coronavirus.
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The Nation's Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout Plan Faces Another Obstacle
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout faces another bottleneck: Pfizer and Moderna may be unable to fulfill contractual promises to deliver 100 million doses a piece to the federal government by March 31.