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Civil War Has Left Syria In Ruins And Its People In Poverty
NPR's Noel King speaks with Jomana Qaddour of the Atlantic Council about the 10th anniversary of the Syrian Civil War and the economic toll it has taken on that country and its people.
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One Of Biden's Biggest Climate Change Challenges? The Oceans
Climate change is hitting the oceans hard, both warming and acidifying the water. Ocean scientists are hoping the Biden Administration dives in quickly to address it.
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Biden Aims To Tackle Root Cause Of Migrants Massing At U.S. Border
The Biden administration wants to work with Central American countries to stem the flow of migration to the U.S., but concerns about corruption means implementing the policies likely won't be smooth.
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What Statistics Tell Us About Anti-Asian Bias Crimes
There's growing concern about anti-Asian bias crimes since the pandemic started. Horrific cases of violence have shaken the community, but national statistics don't yet show a clear trend.
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The Racial Disparities, Systemic Racism Behind Who Has Received Vaccines
NPR's A Martinez talks to Rhea Boyd, a pediatrician in California's Bay Area, about Black Americans lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines, and inequality issues in health care.
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Hope Drives Migrant Surge At Southern Border, Rep. Escobar Says
NPR's A. Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas about the border crisis, and the Biden administration's efforts to curb the flow of migrants.
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Dog Takes Owner's Car For A Short Spin. Trip Stops Abruptly
A Wisconsin man left his dog in the car while he stopped at a bakery. When he returned, the car was gone. His Australian shepherd had knocked the shifter out of park, crashing into a nearby building.
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Better Late Than Never. Canadian Woman Finally Gets A Pen Pal
Nyima Mitchell, 8, found a bottle in his backyard in Nova Scotia. The 1995 message requesting a pen pal was signed by Nellie Nadeau, 14, of Quebec. Nellie is now a mother herself and lives in Alaska.
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Proposed 1% Pay Hike Shows U.K. Government Doesn't Value Us, Nurse Says
After battling COVID-19, nurses with the U.K.'s National Health Service want a pay raise of 12.5%. The government proposes a 1% raise. NPR's A. Martinez talks to NHS nurse Matt Tacey.
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Kidnapping Attacks In Nigeria Become More Brazen
NPR's A. Martinez speaks to Joe Parkinson, Africa bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, about the latest school kidnappings in northern Nigeria.
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Moderna Begins Enrolling Children As Young As 6 Months In Vaccine Trial
Moderna is testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children — ages six-months through 11 years old. NPR's A. Martinez talks to Dr. Steve Plimpton, who is the principal investigator for the study in Phoenix.
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Blinken, Austin Work To Revive Asian Alliance To Counter China, North Korea
NPR's Noel King talks to Jenny Town of the Stimson Center about the trip to Japan and South Korea by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.