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Senate Republicans Release $928 Billion Infrastructure Counteroffer
The move comes days after President Biden offered to lop off $550 billion from his original proposal, moving the two sides closer than they have ever been, though significant challenges remain.
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Every Possible Explanation For COVID-19 Should Be Investigated, Expert Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to infectious disease expert Dr. Céline Gounder, who served on President Biden's COVID-19 advisory board, about the theories surrounding the origins of the pandemic.
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What Prompted Biden To Order A Deeper Look Into COVID-19's Origin?
President Biden has asked for a 90-day investigation into how the COVID-19 pandemic started, and whether it's possible that the virus leaked from a lab in China.
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Rowdy Group In Tennessee Takes Over Swimming Pool
A group of seven black bears crashed a high school pool party in Gatlinburg. The bears climbed the fences, ran around the tennis courts and played around in the water.
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American Mensa Selects Los Angeles Toddler As Its Youngest Member
Kashe Quest, 2, ranks in the top 2% of high IQs in the U.S. She knows how to read, speak Spanish, English and sign. She can name every U.S. state, and pick out elements on the periodic table.
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Morning News Brief
Biden asks intelligence agencies to push for stronger conclusion to COVID-19 origins. Big oil firms faces seismic shifts in how they do business. Shooter kills eight people at San Jose rail yard.
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Experts Warn Lag In Global Vaccinations Could Lead To Dangerous Variants
Thanks to widespread vaccinations, the U.S. is reopening. Meanwhile, countries without similar access to doses are angry and fearful — amid signs the COVID-19 catastrophe in India could spread.
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Majority Of Senate Republicans Remain Opposed To Insurrection Probe
Senate Republicans are expected to filibuster a bipartisan bill to create an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Examing American Jews Relationship With Israel, Zionism
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rabbi Miriam Grossman of congregation Kolot Chayeinu in Brooklyn, N.Y., about the changing stances congregants have on Israel and Zionism.
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Amazon Makes Deal To Buy MGM For Nearly $8.5 Billion
It's the second largest acquisition for Amazon after purchasing Whole Foods — and its biggest move into entertainment.
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Standoff Between Farmers And Tractor Makers Intensifies Over Repair Issues
Some farmers are in a bruising battle with John Deere and other tractor makers over what they are allowed to repair on the equipment they own.
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Democrats Will Learn Soon If GOP Is Serious About Infrastructure, Sen. Coons Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about the ongoing negotiations involving the White House, Democrats and Republicans on a comprehensive infrastructure package.