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'New York Times' Retracts Hit Podcast Series 'Caliphate' On ISIS Executioner
After an internal review, The New York Times now says it built the 2018 podcast "Caliphate" on a story it cannot vouch for. It says star reporter Rukmini Callimachi will no longer cover terrorism.
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The History Of Scabby The Rat
A longtime symbol of labor protests, Scabby the Rat, can be seen outside stories, factories or other places where unions don't like hiring practices. But these days, Scabby is in the courts, too.
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Millions In Need Of Eviction Protection As Pandemic Rages On
Millions of Americans could be facing eviction in the next few weeks if Congress doesn't pass a COVID-19 relief bill in the coming days.
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News Brief: Moderna Vaccine, Russian Hack, Coronavirus Relief Bill
Another COVID-19 vaccine nears authorization. A major computer hack poses a 'grave risk' to the U.S. And, Congress nears a deal on more coronavirus relief.
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RBG Imparted This To Plaintiff In Gender Equality Case: 'It's All Right To Be A Hero'
Sharron Cohen was the plaintiff in a case that eventually fell to a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg. And Cohen says that years later, Ginsberg encouraged her to embrace her part in the landmark case.
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Latest Government Hack Poses 'Grave Risk,' U.S. Cyber Agency Says
After several days of relative silence, the U.S. cybersecurity agency now says a major computer hack poses a "grave risk", extending throughout federal, state and local government.
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Holiday Romcoms Go Beyond Diversity - And Center On New Christmas Stars
2020 has given us an unprecedented number of new Christmas rom-coms centering on characters who used to be, at most, sidekicks in holiday fare.
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Google Researcher Discusses Departure
Timnit Gebru talks to Steve Inskeep about her departure from Google after raisng questions about gender, race and the ethics behind artificial intelligence.
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Did Thanksgiving Travel Cause COVID-19 Surge? Experts Say Results Are Mixed
Data show a surge in virus transmission in some areas. Doctors, local health departments and others in the community talk about what they are seeing, and what are they are worried about.
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How Close Are Lawmakers To Approving More Relief For The Economy?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips and GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson, members of the bipartisan group Problem Solvers Caucus, about the latest on COVID-19 relief talks.
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Elysee Palace Says Macron Tests Positive For COVID-19
French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for the coronavirus and will quarantine for a week, his official residence announced.
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Illinois Couple Recreates Restaurant Dining Experience
They turned their van into a mini dining room, complete with a checkered tablecloth and string lights. They can roll up to a restaurant parking lot and have meals delivered to the back of the van.