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Airline Worker Returns Buzz Lightyear Toy That Boy Left Behind
The toy was found by a Southwest Airlines worker named Jason. Luckily Hagen had written his name on the bottom of Buzz's foot. The airline scoured the passenger list to find the toy's owner.
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Some Capitol Hill Lawmakers Back Amazon Workers' Attempt To Unionize
Employees at an Amazon facility in Alabama are voting on whether to form a union. Some in Congress support them, including Michigan Democratic Rep. Andy Levin, who talks to NPR's Noel King.
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2021 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé Makes History, Billie Eilish Wins 2 Big Awards
The 63rd annual Grammy Awards were given out Sunday night. And while the stars were on display, it was a very different kind of ceremony for music's biggest night.
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New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Retires
Drew Brees, 42, regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, is calling it quits after 20 NFL seasons. Brees is a 13-time Pro Bowler and a one-time Super Bowl champion.
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Breaking Down President Biden's Prime-Time Address
Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Scott Jennings react to President Biden's first prime-time address to the nation.
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British Website Wants To Hire Virtual 'Minecraft' Gardener
Who said video games were a waste of time? WhatShed is hiring someone to help Minecraft players build virtual gardens. The job would pay $70 an hour.
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Virginia Man Wants To Set The Record For World's Spiciest Beer
Ray Parrish owns the Maltese Brewing Company in Virginia. When he found out that Guinness World Records didn't currently have a record for spiciest beer, he decided he would try and set it.
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News Brief: Biden's Address, Cuomo's Investigation, Breonna Taylor Death Anniversary
Biden said he aims for the U.S. to find some normalcy by July 4th. New York Gov. Cuomo faces an impeachment inquiry. Louisville marks one year after the killing of Breonna Taylor.
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Israelis Worried Country's Reopening Is Connected To Upcoming Election
With much of its population vaccinated, Israel has reopened many elements of its economy. But many Israelis think the reopening might be affected by upcoming elections.
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Judge Reinstates 3rd-Degree Murder Charge Against Derek Chauvin
The judge in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has reinstated a third-degree murder charge in the case. Chauvin is charged in the killing of George Floyd last May.
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UC, Davis Will Give Students Money Not To Travel During Spring Break
Five hundred students will receive $75 on the condition that they stay in Davis during spring break. The school hopes this keeps pandemic travel risks down, while boosting some in town businesses.
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ER Doctor Who Diagnosed First Confirmed NYC COVID-19 Case Reflects 1 Year Later
For four months last year, Dr. Angela Chen only saw her child through a window. A year into the global pandemic, the view is a different, but it's impossible to forget the memories of last spring.