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Senators Say Congress Should Act To Reduce Sexual Assault In The Military
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York about the reforms she's proposing with GOP Sen. Joni Ernst about the way the military justice system handles sexual assault.
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Demographics Shift: COVID-19 Patients Are Now More Young Adults
COVID-19 has plateaued in the U.S., but hospitalizations of young adults are up about 40% since early March. And polls suggest some young adults may not be interested in getting vaccinated.
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Political Ramifications Show Importance Of Filling Out The Census Form
The first major results of the 2020 census are out. Those in states that lost seats in Congress and votes in the Electoral College are already questioning those results.
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Andrew Brown's Family Reacts To Police Bodycam Shooting Footage
Family members of Andrew Brown Jr. were allowed to view a snippet of body camera footage showing his killing by police in Elizabeth City, N.C. The video clip was only 20 seconds.
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Town Crier Championships In Britain Keep Tradition Alive
Because of the pandemic, people most submit their cries by mail. The Guardian reports each 140-word, written proclamation will be judged by staying on topic, and ending with "God Save the Queen."
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Golden Doodle Outruns High School Runner In Logan, Utah
The dog named Holly, who had caught sight of the baton being passed in a relay event, broke away from her owner, and raced down the track. The crowd went wild.
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Biden's 1st 100 Days: COVID-19 Changes The Way White House Operates
What's life like inside the Biden White House? A look at the daily rhythm and tenor of the president's team.
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Rep. Khanna Calls For U.S. To Provide More COVID-19 Assistance To India
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about India's COVID-19 crisis. Khanna is vice chair of the India caucus, and urges the administration to take action.
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High Court To Hear 1st Major Gun Rights Case In More Than A Decade
The Supreme Court says it will hear arguments next term in a major gun rights case. It will be the first time it has waded into the issue in more than 10 years.
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Biden Approaches The 100-Day Mark Of His Presidency
The president this week crosses the milestone, which is a chance to measure how a new administration is doing. Biden has had a low-key approach so far, but with high marks on many traditional metrics.
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Why India's COVID-19 Surge Could Collapse Its Health System
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Heath, about India's latest surge, and how to mitigate it. He says the U.S. must help in three critical areas.
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What Do You Call A Group Of Black Holes In The Cosmos?
NASA crowdsourced that question on Twitter as part of a newly coined "black hole week." And the suggestions rolled in. Astronomers have found dozens of black holes looming around a cluster of stars.