Scott Detrow
Stories
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Morning news brief
President Biden addresses the Omicron variant in a speech Tuesday. Some health officials say Biden has fallen short on COVID testing. The Pentagon is updating its policies on extremism in its ranks.
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Books
Old Fox and his friends have been a comforting tale for Twitter users
British writer Anne Louise Avery tells Scott Detrow about a magical fox and his friends, whose stories she has been tweeting in her hashtag-series #OldFoxAdventCalendar.
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Books
World Palindrome Championship winner releases graphic novel 'Otto: A Palindrama'
Scott Detrow speaks to World Palindrome Championship winner Jon Agee about his new graphic novel, "Otto: A Palindrama."
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A TikTok user traded a bobby pin for a house
When Demi Skipper set out to trade a bobby pin for a house, she became a social media sensation. Scott Detrow talks to her about her unconventional journey to become a homeowner.
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Politics
Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy
The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
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Politics
Harris and Buttigieg go to North Carolina to promote Biden's infrastructure plan
The one-time presidential rivals went to Charlotte to promote the infrastructure act. They also fended off increased chatter about how the president's low approval ratings could affect their futures.
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Politics
Biden recaps his G-20 meetings in press conference
President Biden is taking questions from reporters on his top foreign and domestic priorities after talks with world leaders at the G-20 in Rome — and just ahead of the U.N. climate summit.
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World
Biden, Pope Francis discuss climate change and global vaccine sharing
President Biden's meeting at the Vatican with the pope is one of several gatherings scheduled with global leaders over the next week.
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Politics
Biden will attend summits in Europe as he struggles to get agreements at home
President Biden leaves Washington to attend the G-20 in Rome and the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow. But will he have progress to show at home on his priorities, as Democrats try to hash out a deal?
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Politics
What awaits Biden at 2 major summits as he's struggled for climate change credibility
President Biden's climate push has been tied up by members of his own party even as he exhorts other leaders to aim high. Heading into two major summits, will his "America's back" message ring hollow?