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43% Of Adults Are Vaccinated Against COVID-19. Shot Coming For Kids
The FDA might give its approval for kids age 12 to 15 to get a vaccine, but that doesn't mean their parents will. Pediatricians say they're working to help overcome hesitancy and logistical barriers.
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A Lobster Made It Out Of A Seafood Restaurant Alive
When a Virginia Red Lobster received its delivery, staff noticed an orange and black spotted lobster. The calico critter turned out to be an extraordinarily rare find. A one in 30 million chance.
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Mugshots: They're Not Exactly The Gold Standard In Portraiture
An example is the Ohio man who was particularly miffed about his police photo circulating online. He snapped a selfie and sent it to police. Saying, "Here is a better photo — that one is terrible."
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Kentucky Derby Winner, Medina Spirit, Fails Drug Test
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a post race drug test. Trainer Bob Baffert, who has had horses fail five tests in just over a year, has been suspended. He denies wrongdoing.
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Violence Between Palestinians, Israeli Police Draws Global Concern
Days of clashes in Jerusalem have left hundreds wounded and drawn international concern over an attempt by Israel to carry out pending evictions.
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Climate Change Effects Coastal Wetlands' Carbon Absorption
Coastal wetlands can absorb and store carbon even faster than forests do. Research raises questions about whether that may be changing as the climate warms.
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Families Of Victims In Mexico Subway Crash To Be Compensated
It's been one week since a section of Mexico City's massive metro system crashed, killing 26 people. Officials say a foreign company has been hired to investigate the fatal collapse.
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Justice Department Brings Federal Criminal Charges Against Derek Chauvin, 3 Others
Prosecutors accuse the former officer and others of using excessive force and violating George Floyd's rights. The rare federal charges follow state charges in a trial where Chauvin was convicted.
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Planning An Outdoor Wedding In The Middle Of Cicada Season
When NPR producer Lauren Migaki realized that Brood X cicadas would likely overrun her June wedding, she decided to run with it. The couple will have chocolate cicada party favors on their big day.
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Go Ahead, Sleep On The Job. This Company Will Pay You To Take Naps
EachNight.com is seeking five participants for a study on the effects of napping. They're paying $1,500 for participants to take 30 naps, 30 days in a row.
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DeSantis Signs New Voting Law With More Restrictions In Florida
Florida's governor signed a new law that puts new restrictions on voting. Opponents have already filed lawsuits, saying it's aimed at suppressing the Democratic vote.
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Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones On The State's New Election Laws
NPR's Noel King talks with Florida state Senator Shevrin Jones about his opposition to Florida's new elections law, which places more restrictions on early and mail-in voting.