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Cuomo is out. Meet the woman who will replace him.

11 Aug 2021

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Andrew Cuomo is stepping down as governor of New York, following an extensive report detailing accusations of sexual harassment. New York Magazine loo...

Back-to-school is looming. Why aren’t more kids vaccinated?

10 Aug 2021

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As parents and children prepare for school to start, the Delta variant is causing a surge in coronavirus cases. Bloomberg Businessweek looks at effort...

Afghan troops losing to Taliban following U.S. withdrawal

09 Aug 2021

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The Food and Drug Administration is supposed to ensure that medical devices used by the public are safe and effective. ProPublica investigates why the...

In Conversation: Gabriel Sherman follows the money behind Jeffrey Epstein

07 Aug 2021

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In an article for Vanity Fair, Sherman investigates Epstein’s ties to Leslie Wexner, the founder of the company that owns Victoria’s Secret and Ba...

States battle over back-to-school mask mandates

06 Aug 2021

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As the first day of school approaches, health officials and educators are figuring out how to bring students back for in-person learning without sprea...

What we know about vaccine requirements for indoor dining

05 Aug 2021

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This week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that people in New York City will have to provide proof of COVID vaccination to dine indoors, go to the gym,...

Why top Democrats want Andrew Cuomo to resign

04 Aug 2021

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On Monday, a report from New York attorney general Letitia James found that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed state employee...

What’s in the new infrastructure bill — and what comes next

03 Aug 2021

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On Sunday, Senate lawmakers announced a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan. Tony Romm of the Washington Post breaks down what’...

How applying for social services is designed to waste time

02 Aug 2021

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To access government services, Americans often spend countless hours dealing with red tape. Annie Lowrey of the Atlantic explains why she calls this a...

In Conversation: Roxane Gay talks Kelis’s farm and the beauty of homegrown food

31 Jul 2021

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Kelis is a pop star most widely known for her 2003 hit single, “Milkshake.” She’s still performing, but her talents and interests extend beyond ...

New CDC document strikes urgent tone on Delta variant

30 Jul 2021

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An internal CDC document obtained by the Washington Post strikes an urgent tone about the dangers of the Delta variant of the coronavirus. Tomorrow, a...

Why the IRS goes after low-income Americans

29 Jul 2021

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The IRS spends a surprising amount of time targeting low-income taxpayers. In the Atlantic, law professor Dorothy Brown argues that America’s au...

Vaccine mandates gain steam amid surge in coronavirus cases

28 Jul 2021

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As U.S. coronavirus case numbers surge, driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant, more and more governments and businesses are mandating COVID...

Officers share stories of lasting wounds from Capitol attack

27 Jul 2021

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Officers who defended the Capitol against rioters during the January 6 insurrection testify before a House select committee today. The Washington Post...

What doctors are seeing in states with low vaccination rates

26 Jul 2021

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Doctors and public-health officials in states with low COVID-vaccination rates are trying to get more shots in arms as the Delta variant helps drive c...

In Conversation: How loss has propelled Olympian Lolo Jones to new success

24 Jul 2021

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Lolo Jones is one of only a few Olympic athletes who has competed in both the Summer and Winter Games. She started out racing in track and field but s...

Kiddie-pool swims? Odd tales of pandemic Olympic training.

23 Jul 2021

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Pandemic shutdowns pushed Olympians to get creative about their training while gyms and other facilities were closed. The Wall Street Journal spoke to...

Delta variant threatens to upend U.S. economic recovery

22 Jul 2021

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The Washington Post speaks to business and policy leaders who worry the fast-spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus could upend America’s ec...

A congressional showdown over the future of infrastructure

21 Jul 2021

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New numbers show U.S. life expectancy dropped by about a year and a half in 2020. CNBC has the latest data on COVID-19’s deadly impact on Americ...

How spyware allowed governments to hack people’s smartphones

20 Jul 2021

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The Washington Post is out with new investigative reporting on how governments around the world have used powerful spyware to track journalists, activ...

Why these refugee athletes opted out of the Olympics

19 Jul 2021

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The Refugee Olympic Team consists of athletes who have fled their home nations. Its road to Tokyo has been challenging. Time correspondent Vivienne Wa...

In Conversation: Louise Radnofsky on how Simone Biles stays balanced

17 Jul 2021

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Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in the world, with four Olympic gold medals and 25 world championship wins. At age 24, she is still breakin...

Why the term “breakthrough infections” is misleading

16 Jul 2021

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The Atlantic explains why the term “breakthrough infections” may be creating confusion about just how well the COVID-19 vaccines are worki...

Bitcoin miners scramble for cheaper, cleaner power sources

15 Jul 2021

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The price of bitcoin has been up and down in recent months. But either way, the environmental cost of mining cryptocurrency is very high. Bloomberg lo...

Cuba protests put pressure on Biden to change U.S. policy

14 Jul 2021

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The Miami Herald looks at how recent protests in Cuba may influence President Biden’s policy toward the country. Senate Democrats say they have ...

What’s next now that U.S. troops have left Afghanistan?

13 Jul 2021

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The top U.S. military official in Afghanistan has stepped down, the Washington Post reports. Post journalist Pamela Constable discusses this symbolic ...

A critical voting-rights battle is happening right now

12 Jul 2021

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As high temperatures continue to scorch the American West, the BBC reports on how the intense heat is making it harder to fight wildfires. Texas is ag...

In Conversation: Inside the science behind life extension and the end of death

10 Jul 2021

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A growing field of experts seeks to rewrite the limits of the human lifespan. The actual science that may eventually yield the keys to immortality is ...

Haiti’s assassination crisis — and how it affects the U.S.

09 Jul 2021

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Authorities say two Americans are among those under arrest in Haiti in connection with the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, Reuters repo...

Is your favorite team owned by a tax-avoiding billionaire?

08 Jul 2021

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The latest story in ProPublica’s series The Secret IRS Files looks at how billionaire owners of professional sports teams can legally avoid payi...

Delta variant puts unvaccinated Americans in greater danger

07 Jul 2021

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The highly contagious delta variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the United States. The L.A. Times explains why Black residents are suffe...

As Elsa threat looms, data shows poor get less FEMA aid

06 Jul 2021

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Tropical Storm Elsa is threatening to bring heavy rain and possible tornadoes to Florida, potentially complicating the search for missing people in th...

Allison P. Davis and Zola’s Twitter Thread

03 Jul 2021

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A’Ziah King, also known as Zola, went viral on Twitter back in 2015. Her series of 148 tweets detailed a mostly true story about a trip down to Flor...

The future of voting rights after the latest SCOTUS decision

02 Jul 2021

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It could now be more difficult to challenge local election rules under the Voting Rights Act, following a 6-to-3 Supreme Court decision upholding voti...

Why is Bill Cosby free? Lawyers explain a surprise ruling.

01 Jul 2021

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Bill Cosby is out of prison after a court vacated his 2018 indecent-assault conviction. NBC News speaks to legal experts for an explanation of this su...

Why air travel is such a headache right now

30 Jun 2021

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If you’ve tried to fly lately, you’ve probably had to deal with cancelations, delays, and extremely long waits. Vox explains why airlines ...

How extreme heat damages your body and mind

29 Jun 2021

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The heat wave that’s breaking temperature records in the Pacific Northwest is a health risk. Bill McKibben in the New Yorker details how extreme...

Inside the rescue efforts at the Florida condo collapse

28 Jun 2021

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As teams look for survivors of the Florida condominium collapse, the Wall Street Journal speaks to a veteran rescuer to understand how the search thro...

In Conversation: Belinda Luscombe on MacKenzie Scott giving away her fortune

26 Jun 2021

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MacKenzie Scott became one of the richest people in the world after her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019. Now Scott is working on giving...

Investigating abuse of Indigenous North American children

25 Jun 2021

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A series of discoveries is shedding light on historical abuse of Indigenous children forced into school systems in North America. The Toronto Star rep...

Britney Spears speaks out against “abusive” conservatorship

24 Jun 2021

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Britney Spears wants her freedom back. The L.A. Times has the story of the star’s much-anticipated court appearance, which confirmed what fans h...

Why California keeps building houses in wildfire zones

23 Jun 2021

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The western U.S. is at high risk of devastating wildfires during the current scorching heat wave. But California developers are still building homes i...

COVID’s deadliest new hotspot is close to the U.S.

22 Jun 2021

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The deadliest coronavirus hotspot is very close to the United States. The Wall Street Journal reports on South America, which has only 5 percent of th...

Work less, get more done: The case for a 4-day workweek

21 Jun 2021

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Proponents of a four-day workweek say it would be good for businesses, workers, and society. The Atlantic explores the idea. The Summer Olympics will ...

In Conversation: Ari Berman of Mother Jones sees Jim Crow in new voting laws

19 Jun 2021

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After Democrats won the 2020 presidential election, Republicans responded by proposing a series of new voting laws in red states — designed, they sa...

Celebrate Juneteenth with these mouthwatering recipes

18 Jun 2021

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Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. Food writer and producer Nicole A. Taylor shares recipes for celebrating it with family and friends in Food &...

Does the new Alzheimer’s drug work? Doctors aren’t sure.

17 Jun 2021

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Newly released documents and emails show how Trump and his allies pressured the Department of Justice to overturn the election results. The Washington...

Biden’s foreign-policy challenges multiply

16 Jun 2021

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As President Biden meets with Russian president Vladimir Putin, another round of Mideast violence breaks out. The L.A. Times looks at what the new Isr...

Thinking about quitting your job? Join the club.

15 Jun 2021

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As the Trump administration’s Department of Justice comes under scrutiny, a former federal prosecutor argues in Slate that the Biden administrat...

Race, gender, and politics may split Southern Baptists

14 Jun 2021

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America’s largest Protestant denomination may be about to split over race, gender, and political issues. The New Yorker reports on how this week...

In Conversation: Writer Brian Burnsed on Ryan Lochte’s last shot at the Olympics

12 Jun 2021

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Ryan Lochte is the second-most decorated swimmer in Olympic history. After tarnishing his reputation in Rio in 2016, Lochte is gunning to make it back...

Not sold on the suburbs? The trend is to just rent there.

11 Jun 2021

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As President Biden’s trip to Europe continues, Politico says one of his major challenges will be aligning with other Western leaders on China st...

Why some parents say remote schooling was a gift

10 Jun 2021

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For decades, researchers have struggled to develop a viable vaccine for malaria, which disproportionately impacts people in Africa. The Washington Pos...

How America’s billionaires avoid income tax — legally

09 Jun 2021

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In a new investigation into secret IRS documents, ProPublica reveals how American billionaires manage to pay little or no income tax — without b...

The FBI made a messaging app to lure criminals. It worked.

08 Jun 2021

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Hundreds of people in more than a dozen countries have been arrested in a vast operation targeting organized crime. Suspects thought they were messagi...

Solitary drinking is America’s hidden alcohol problem

07 Jun 2021

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Kamala Harris is visiting Guatemala and Mexico in her first trip abroad as vice president. Politico and the Los Angeles Times examine the stakes. The ...

In Conversation: Writer Joshuah Bearman on his latest tale of epic misadventure

05 Jun 2021

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A down-on-his-luck father, his drug-addicted son, and the work trip from hell. That’s the set-up for Bearman’s new story for New York Maga...

How high broadband bills keep many Americans offline

04 Jun 2021

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When U.S. politicians talk about the “digital divide,” they often focus on the lack of broadband access in rural areas. But even where ser...

How a professional ransom negotiator deals with hackers

03 Jun 2021

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Israel could soon get a new leader. Reuters looks at the unusual and fragile coalition that says it has enough votes to oust Benjamin Netanyahu, the c...

Rising crime makes some residents want to secede from cities

02 Jun 2021

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As violent crime rises in Atlanta, the Washington Post reports that some residents of a wealthy, mostly white neighborhood are considering forming the...

Naomi Osaka move shines new light on mental health in sports

01 Jun 2021

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In the Atlantic, new research quantifies the decades-long financial impact of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. And NPR gets reactions from Black business...

Why beef prices are soaring as grilling season begins

28 May 2021

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Senate Republicans filibustered a bill to create a commission on the Capitol insurrection. Politico reports on the vote. ProPublica reports on a study...

The fight over vaccine access in the developing world

27 May 2021

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President Biden is asking U.S. intelligence to intensify its investigation into the pandemic’s origins. NPR has the story. Developing countries ...

How Black Lives Matter changed the Mideast debate in America

26 May 2021

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The debate over Middle East policy is changing in the U.S., with more Americans expressing support for Palestinians. The Washington Post and L.A. Time...

Who George Floyd was and how his murder changed America

25 May 2021

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One year ago today, George Floyd was murdered. Minnesota Public Radio tells the story of his life. And Politico asks journalists, academics, and polit...

A year after George Floyd’s murder, how have police changed?

24 May 2021

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President Biden wanted to sign major police-reform into law before the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, which is tomorrow. NBC News looks a...

A classic real-estate tactic might get you into legal trouble

21 May 2021

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Israel and Hamas may have reached a cease-fire, but there are still tough problems ahead. NBC News is covering the massive rebuilding effort in Gaza a...

“I still smell smoke”: Tulsa Race Massacre survivors speak

20 May 2021

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A bill to establish a commission to independently investigate the Capitol insurrection is dividing the GOP, as Politico and the Hill explain. Survivor...

As the U.S. debates free pre-K, research shows its impact

19 May 2021

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Arizona’s controversial election audit is drawing growing criticism. The Washington Post explains why many elections experts are raising red fla...

The Supreme Court case that could upend abortion rights

18 May 2021

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The Supreme Court will hear arguments later this year in a case that could challenge Roe v. Wade. Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog breaks down why the stakes ar...

How a “junk insurance” policy could cost you thousands

17 May 2021

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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rejecting global calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. Politico reports on how the response from Democra...

CDC says: Vax on, mask off (mostly). Here’s what to know.

14 May 2021

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New CDC guidance says fully vaccinated people can mostly remove masks indoors. NPR takes a look at what has and hasn’t changed. More than 1.9 mi...

“I just refuse to bow”: Trump’s GOP foes fight back

13 May 2021

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Liz Cheney’s removal from House Republican leadership is another sign the GOP is maintaining strong ties to former president Donald Trump. The W...

Why genetically modified mosquitos are coming to Florida

12 May 2021

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As data shows a dramatic slowing of American birthrates, Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz has a report on how new immigration policy may b...

Escalating Mideast violence presents challenge for Biden

11 May 2021

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The Washington Post takes a step back and explains the events that led to the deadly escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians. And Pol...

How one powerful cyberattack sent gasoline prices up

10 May 2021

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Gasoline prices spiked after a key U.S. pipeline was shut down following a ransomware cyberattack. Politico reports on what’s believed to be the...

Millions are jobless. Why are employers struggling to hire?

07 May 2021

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New numbers show the U.S. economy added 266,000 jobs in April, which is much less than forecasters expected. Millions of Americans are unemployed, but...

Colombia protests turn deadly as people call for reform

06 May 2021

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Dozens are dead in Colombia after protests over economic, human-rights, and health issues were met with a violent police response. The Washington Post...

Trying to avoid COVID, they missed cancer warning signs

05 May 2021

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The Verge reports on the Facebook Oversight Board decision to uphold Facebook’s ban on former president Donald Trump. A rift among House Republi...

Black Wall Street’s rebirth, 100 years after Tulsa massacre

04 May 2021

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With several Republican-run states introducing controversial legislation dealing with voting access, Democrats are trying to push back at the federal ...

Are the Olympics really going to happen this year?

03 May 2021

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With the Olympics in Tokyo set to begin in less than three months and coronavirus cases increasing in Japan, the Washington Post looks into new questi...

Top Indian writers on their country’s COVID nightmare

30 Apr 2021

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The COVID situation in India right now is catastrophic. Three Indian writers offer analysis on why the pandemic is intensifying there in such a devast...

How Biden’s new spending and tax plan could affect you

29 Apr 2021

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As President Biden marks 100 days in office, he’s pushing a series of proposals calling for major new government spending to boost the economy. ...

How a teen’s Snapchat post became a Supreme Court case

28 Apr 2021

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One teenager’s salty Snapchat post is now at the center of a potentially pivotal Supreme Court case. The Washington Post explains how the ruling...

What we’ve learned from Kamala Harris’s first 100 days as VP

27 Apr 2021

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While many public officials and activists are calling for tighter gun restrictions, NPR reports that the U.S. is seeing an increase in sales, driven b...

The new global inequality: Access to COVID-19 vaccines

26 Apr 2021

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As India deals with an overwhelming coronavirus surge, the United States is sending aid including ventilators, test kits, and the raw materials to mak...

Advocates press Congress for national police-reform bill

23 Apr 2021

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In light of the Derek Chauvin verdict, many people in the U.S. are looking to Congress to pass meaningful police-reform legislation. Vox looks at the ...

Can Biden cut U.S. climate emissions in half?

22 Apr 2021

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President Biden is today expected to announce a new U.S. target for greenhouse-gas emissions: a 50 percent reduction by 2030. The Wall Street Journal ...

The Chauvin verdict is in: guilty. What happens now?

21 Apr 2021

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Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Apple News Spotlight has a collecti...

How can governments address crimes against the environment?

20 Apr 2021

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As the White House hosts a global summit to address climate change, a group of advocates is pushing for environmental destruction, also known as &ldqu...

What the surgeon general has to say about vaccine hesitancy

19 Apr 2021

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Today is the date President Biden set as the deadline for states to open up COVID-vaccine eligibility to all adults. Apple News Today host Shumita Bas...

Soon Derek Chauvin’s fate will be in the jury’s hands

16 Apr 2021

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CNN reports on a deadly mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. Chicago is reacting to new video of the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-...

Latest police killing raises doubts about possible reform

15 Apr 2021

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Kim Potter, the former officer who killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in Minnesota, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter. Writing ...

Out of Afghanistan: Biden’s big bet on American security

14 Apr 2021

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President Biden is pulling U.S. troops out of Afghanistan. CNN looks at what the move says about how his administration will navigate a changing world...

CEOs double down on voting-rights fight

13 Apr 2021

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Stat reports on U.S. regulators recommending pausing distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine “out of an abundance of caution,...

U.S. under pressure after Iran nuclear incident

12 Apr 2021

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Iran says Israel was responsible for a blackout at its Natanz nuclear site. Bloomberg and CNN report on an event that’s raising stakes for the U...

“The Line” episode 1: We have a problem

10 Apr 2021

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Apple News Today is bringing you a special Saturday episode, featuring the first chapter from “The Line,” a new investigative podcast from...

How George Floyd’s family has felt watching Chauvin’s trial

09 Apr 2021

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Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at 99. The Washington Post and the Guardian look back at his life. Today concludes the second w...

How racism has shaped our highways for decades

08 Apr 2021

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The Biden administration is telling Texas to pause a highway expansion that activists say would displace more than a thousand homes and businesses in ...

One woman’s struggle to escape from a Chinese detention camp

07 Apr 2021

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For years, China has been forcing ethnic minorities from the Xinjiang region into what it calls political-reeducation camps. The New Yorker provides a...