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Health

COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families

Federal health officials have changed the game for COVID vaccine access. Pregnant moms and others who rely on them to protect a high-risk family member are scared.
- Rob Stein
Arts & Life

A surprising trick to making hard choices: Try thinking less

The tactic may seem counterintuitive, but it can help you make tough decisions faster and with more confidence, says decision coach Nell Wulfhart.
- Andee Tagle
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Catholic leaders sue to protect confession secrecy

Catholic leaders in Seattle, Spokane, and Yakima have filed a federal lawsuit against state officials. They say a newly passed law violates their first amendment rights. It requires clergy members to report any suspected child abuse, even if that information is revealed during confession.
- Patricia Murphy
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National

Group targeted in Colorado attack figuring out how to continue its mission

Sunday's attack in Boulder targeted a group called Run for Their Lives, which raises awareness about the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Now, they're figuring out how to move on.
- Jason DeRose
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National

Colorado firebomb suspect faces attempted murder and hate crime charges

The man arrested for attacking people marching in Colorado in support of Israeli hostages said he "wanted to kill Zionist people." He faces a federal hate crime charge and attempted murder charges.
- Steve Inskeep
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Politics

Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon discusses Trump's budget bill

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., about President Trump's budget bill, which is now in the Senate.
- Steve Inskeep
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Politics

Can bringing back manufacturing help the heartland catch up with 'superstar' cities?

In recent decades, America has seen economic opportunities concentrated in superstar cities. Manufacturing boosters hope reshoring factories could help change that. We look at the theory and evidence.
- Greg Rosalsky
World

Morning news brief

Latest on the Colorado firebomb attack on people marching in support of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, Russia-Ukraine talks end without ceasefire, South Koreans head to polls to elect new president.
- Steve Inskeep
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History

Author Christopher Leonard discusses the rise of the U.S. defense industry after WWII

As part of our series on the world that America made after World War II, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Christopher Leonard about the rise of the U.S. defense industry post-1945.
- Steve Inskeep
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Europe

British politician Nigel Farage launches DOGE-like team to audit local authorities

The idea of a Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, appears to have jumped the Atlantic. British politician Nigel Farage, a friend of President Trump's, is now launching something similar.
- Lauren Frayer
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