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Biden Envoy To Iran On What To Expect In Renewed Nuclear Talks
Iran and the U.S. are holding indirect talks on restarting the 2015 nuclear deal. Robert Malley, the Biden administration special envoy to Iran, says a deal would be in the interest of all Americans.
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Morning News Brief
Minneapolis' police chief testifies in Derek's Chauvin's trial. Talks aimed at bringing the U.S. and Iran back into the nuclear deal begin. After months of lockdown, the U.K. is slowly reopening.
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Gonzaga's Undefeated Season Ends As Baylor Is Crowned Champion
The Gonzaga Bulldogs went into the men's championship basketball game undefeated. After the final buzzer, it was the Baylor Bears who were victorious. Baylor beat Gonzaga 86-70.
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Biden Economist Plans To Tackle Economic Disparities Caused By COVID-19
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit communities of color hard. One official leading the federal response is Labor Department Chief Economist Janelle Jones, the first Black woman in that post.
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Milwaukee Barbershop Offers Vaccinations Against COVID-19
You can go to the barbershop for a lot of things besides a haircut. Gossip about the neighborhood, to talk politics or sports. At Gee's Clippers in Milwaukee, you can also get your COVID-19 vaccine.
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How A Boycott Of Coporations Could Lead To Greater Voting Access In Georgia
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Fulton County Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, who supports a boycott of businesses in Georgia over new voting restrictions.
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Undersea Explorers Reach Deepest Shipwreck Ever Found
The U.S. Navy ship USS Johnston sunk off the Philippines in World War II. It went down in 21,000 feet of water, which is about 4 miles. A submersible vehicle with a crew went down to capture images.
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1st Broadway Performance Held Since Pandemic Closed Shows
Over the weekend, 150 people gathered at the St. James Theatre. Everyone was masked, distanced and virus tested. Tony award winners Nathan Lane and Savion Glover performed for front-line workers.
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Why There Is A Change Coming To Your Local Weather Forecast
Next month, the temperature averages meteorologists use will get an update. It means the warmer climate will — quite literally — become the new "normal," posing a challenge for forecasters.
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Oath Keepers Founder Is Under Scrutiny, Court Documents Show
The Oath Keepers are a far-right militia group. Court documents indicate Stewart Rhodes, the group's founder, is being scrutinized in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Roaring Back: Employers Add 916,000 Jobs As Economy Emerges From Winter Slump
Hiring by U.S. employers accelerated sharply amid an improving public health outlook and a new round of $1,400 relief payments.
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Michelle Obama Virtually Revisits UK School
When she was the First Lady, Michelle Obama visited two all-girls schools in the UK. She's kept in touch since leaving the White House.