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Former French President Sarkozy Sentenced To 3 Year Jail Sentence For Corruption
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been given a three-year prison sentence for corruption and influence peddling.
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Family Of COVID-19 Victim Wants To See 'Orbisculate' In The Dictionary
Hilary and John Kriegler want to honor their father Neil, who made up the word "orbisculate." It means grapefruit juice squirting into your eye. They're petitioning to get it into the dictionary.
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Some Houston Communities Feel Overlooked In Storm Recovery Effort
Two weeks after the severe storm crippled Texas, some Houston residents still have to use bottled water to bathe, cook and flush toilets. It's an example of how hard it has been to get back to normal.
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In The Job For A Month, Haines Oversees All 18 U.S. Intelligence Agencies
Director of national intelligence Avril Haines has taken over after a turbulent time. Former President Donald Trump was frequently at odds with his handpicked national security team.
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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.