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Biden Takes To The Road To Push His COVID-19 Relief Plan
President Biden was in Wisconsin Tuesday night for a town hall on CNN. In addition to specifics about his coronavirus relief package, Biden was also asked a lot about vaccines and schools.
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White House To Review Plan To Pull Troops Out Of Afghanistan
The U.S. and NATO were to decide this week on whether to pull their troops out of Afghanistan at the end of April. But that decision was put on hold as the Biden administration reviews its options.
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Officials See An Increase In Arson Fires During Coronavirus Pandemic
Preliminary statistics for 2020 show a jump in the number of arson cases. As the pandemic continues, cities are taking measures to protect vacant or under-used structures.
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Sen. Sasse Votes To Convict Trump, Says He Voted His Conscience
Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the impeachment of former President Donald Trump, the future of the GOP and working with the Biden administration.
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It's Been 10 Years Since Larry The Cat Moved Into 10 Downing Street
The tabby cat, known as the chief mouser, excels at catching mice in the prime minister's residence. He was hired under David Cameron, who he outlasted. The cat is on his third prime minister.
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Morning News Brief
A new COVID-19 strain appears to have evolved in the U.S. The entire state of Texas is under a winter storm warning. Plus, the Biden administration considers how much student loan debt to cancel.
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Student Loan Forgiveness: Democrats Debate How Much To Cancel
The Biden administration is debating how much student loan debt to cancel per person. Who benefits when you cancel $10,000 in student loan debt versus $50,000?
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WHO Team Reconstructs Origins Of Coronavirus Outbreak In Wuhan
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Marion Koopmans, a Dutch virologist on the World Health Organization team that traveled to Wuhan, China, to investigate the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Why Firefighters Are Facing A Growing Mental Health Challenge
Climate change is fueling more destructive, harder-to-control disasters like last year's massive wildfires. The mental and emotional toll for firefighters and first responders is alarming.
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Jamal Josef Hopes To Inspire Young Talent With 'Black Boys Dance Too'
Los Angeles dancer and choreographer Jamal Josef penned a children's book to encourage boys to dance. It's called: Black Boys Dance Too: Darnell Enters a Talent Show.
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Indiana Woman Discovers Her Twin Brother Lives Blocks Away
Karen Warner and Mike Jackman knew they were adopted, but they didn't know about each other until recently. The fraternal twins live just blocks apart.
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President Potential Legal Trump's Legal Battles Following His Second Impeachment
Mitch McConnell said that former President Donald Trump is not immune from criminal and civil litigation. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Michael McConnell, a constitutional scholar, how that could work.