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Biden Is Expected To Announce Steps To Help Counter The Delta Variant
On July 4, President Biden celebrated independence from COVID-19. But he's again asking Americans to put on masks, and is talking about requiring vaccinations. What does that mean for him politically?
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After Winning Her 1st Gold Medal In Tokyo, Ledecky Will Try For 2 More
American swimmer Katie Ledecky's legend could grow by a mile on Wednesday. She's scheduled to race in two finals, less than 90 minutes apart, with a total distance of more than a mile.
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House Select Committee Hears Compelling Testimony On The Capitol Attack
NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California about what committee members learned during the first hearing of the House select committee. The GOP says the hearing is partisan.
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House Panel Holds Hearing On The Capitol Riot. 2nd Hearing Is Unscheduled
The House committee looking into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is already looking toward its next hearing, after an emotional day of testimony from police on Tuesday.
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Picture A Giant Hamster Wheel Washed Ashore On A Florida Beach
Reza Baluchi built the contraption intending to walk on water from Florida to New York. But his trip was cut short after he realized he was missing some crucial gear — including charging cables.
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Actor Tom Hanks Is Selling His Home Away From Home
Tom Hanks has been using the Airstream trailer on movie sets since the '90s. The trailer, up for auction at Bonhams, is valued at up to $250,000.
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The CDC Issues A Reversal Of Its Masking Policy For Fully Vaccinated People
NPR's Noel King talks Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and a Pfizer board member, about the CDC's recommendation that fully vaccinated individuals now wear masks indoors.
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A Landmark Fraud And Corruption Trial Opens At The Vatican
Vatican prosecutors accuse a once-powerful cardinal, as well as nine other people, with defrauding the Holy See of millions of dollars. Their trial started this week after a two-year investigation.
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Peru's New President Will Be Sworn Into Office On Wednesday
Pedro Castillo is a former teacher and son of farmers, who narrowly beat his right-wing rival. His election, some say, may herald change across the region.
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Gymnastics Star Simone Biles Pulls Out Of Olympic Team Event
NPR's Noel King talks to Christine Brennan, sports columnist with USA Today, about U.S. gymnast Simone Biles leaving the team gymnastics final due to a medical issue.
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Many Say Mandating Vaccines For Health Care Workers Is Critical To Pandemic's End
Sarah McCammon talks to Dr. Ada Stewart, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians, about why her group is backing vaccine mandates for health care workers.
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As The Delta Variant Rages, Calls Grow For Vaccine Mandates
An increasing number of cities, states, counties and hospitals are making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory. But not all health care workers are on board.