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The Pandemic Didn't Appear To Spur A Baby Boom, Rather A Bust
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released preliminary data on Wednesday showing the number of births in the U.S. has dropped to the lowest level since 1979.
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Scotland May Once Again Try To Break Away From The United Kingdom
People in Scotland are voting in regional parliamentary elections. Victory for nationalist candidates will lead to calls for a referendum on Scottish independence and a possible split from the U.K.
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U.S. Backs Waiving International Patent Protections For COVID Vaccines
President Biden threw his support behind a World Trade Organization proposal that would waive intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines — allowing countries to make their own vaccines.
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'Sponge Bob Square Pants' Popsicles Cost Mom A Small Fortune
Four-year-old Noah really wanted those popsicles. He used his mom's Amazon account to order $2,600 worth of popsicles. Somebody started a GoFundMe page to help her pay the non-refundable bill.
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Retiree Finds Purpose Restoring Unwanted Bikes, Gives Them Away
About once a week, Manuel Vera hangs out in Silver Spring, Md., with a sign that reads "free bikes." The Washington Post reports he has given away 40 repaired bikes since November.
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Neighbors Appreciate Canadian Woman's Bistro For Dogs
Kaya Kristina lives next to a huge park in Toronto. Several years ago she began putting water bowls outside for neighborhood dogs to enjoy. After the pandemic hit, she started putting out treats too.
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Nancy Wilson's Solo Album Isn't Copying Heart's Signature Sound
Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson were the core of the group Heart. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to guitarist Nancy Wilson about her career in music, and her new album called You And Me.
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Peloton, Reverses Decision, Agrees To Safety Recall Of Treadmills
NPR's Noel King talks to reporter Bethany Biron of Insider about Peloton recalling treadmills after customers reported more than 70 safety incidents — including the death of a child.
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Doctor In India Says His ER Is So Crowded, It's Hard To Walk Through
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Dr. Sumit Ray, a critical care doctor in New Delhi, about the growing COVID-19 crisis in India, and what can be done to get it under control.
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Administration Plan Will Make It Easier To Get Access To Vaccines
NPR's Noel King talks to Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about why vaccination rates are slowing, and how the administration plans to get to get 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4.
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Farmer Moves Giant Stone, Disrupts Belgian-French Border
A Belgian farmer on his tractor moved a giant stone out of his way, but it marked the Belgian-French border. The Belgian town of Erquelinnes grew by almost 8 feet. The stone will be put back.
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Smithsonian's National Air And Space Museum Will Display X-Wing Starfighter
The Starfighter, with a wingspan of 37 feet, appeared in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and is on loan from Lucasfilm. It will be displayed in the newly renovated building late next year.