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As U.S. COVID-19 Cases Ease, Questions Remain About Lingering Effects
A blood circulation disorder called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, known as POTS, is affecting some people who continue to experience the lingering effects of COVID-19.
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Head Of Cyber Security Firm That Detected USAID Hack Explains What Happened
A group linked to Russian intelligence got into an email account used by USAID. Rachel Martin talks to Steven Adair, who runs the cyber security firm that detected the attack.
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An NYC Hotel Will Give Discounts To Anyone Named James
If James is your first or last name and you want to spend some time in New York City, consider booking your stay at the James Hotel.
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200-Year-Old Bottle Of Wine Meant For Napoleon Sold At Auction
The vintage bottle of Grand Constance sold for $30,000 dollars at an auction in South Africa. It was supposed to make its way from South Africa to the island of St. Helena in 1821.
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Senate Republicans, White House Move Closer To Infrastructure Deal
The White House says a new counteroffer from Senate Republicans on funding for roads and bridges is encouraging, but there are still a lot of hurdles to overcome before reaching a deal.
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Marcia Fudge Picked To Head U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
The agency's focus will be different from the Trump administration, which fired the head of the interagency council on homelessness and replaced him with an advocate for a more punitive approach.
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Encore: This Memorial Day, Remembering The Overlooked Heroes
At StoryCorps, a mother remembers her son, an Army specialist who died by suicide in 2012. His wounds may not have been immediate or physical, she said, but war gave him a "sad heart."
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Morning News Brief: Infrastructure Debate, Coronavirus Origins, Pandemic Optimism
Democrats are rejecting the GOP's infrastructure counter-proposal. Biden ordered an investigation into the coronavirus origins. And, travel is up for Memorial Day as pandemic restrictions ease.
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Batters Try To Keep Up In The MLB's "Year Of The No-Hitter"
It's the year of the no-hitter in the MLB. Pitchers are dominating the game and worrying officials about the lack of offensive excitement. How are the experts who train hitters fighting back?
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Democrats Want To Push Banks To Do More For Social Change
Top Democrats are vowing to intensify their scrutiny of Big Banks as they look to push the sector to do more for average Americans and underserved communities.
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What You Need To Know About Biden's Budget
Biden plans to unveil a budget Friday showing a huge expansion of spending. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget about what we know.
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San Jose Mayor Sketches Out Timeline And Details In Deadly Rail Yard Shooting
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo about Wednesday's deadly rail yard shooting. A gunman opened fire killing nine people in the California city.