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Chapter 1: What is the new NPR series 'It's Been a Minute' about?
Have you or someone you love been confused by the push to make America healthy again? Then you, my friend, are in dire need of our new series. On It's Been a Minute from NPR, we're delving into some of the origins, conspiracy theories, and power grabs that have led us to this moment and what it could mean for our health.
Chapter 2: Who is reporting live from NPR News in Washington?
That's on the It's Been a Minute podcast from NPR. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is extending his condolences after a vehicle attack in Vancouver.
Chapter 3: What were Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's condolences regarding the Vancouver attack?
Last night, families lost a sister, a brother, a mother, a father, a son or a daughter. Those families are living every family's nightmare. I would like to offer my deepest condolences and my wishes for strength and compassion in this tragic time.
Chapter 4: What details are known about the Vancouver vehicle attack and the suspect?
Authorities say a man drove a car into a crowded street festival, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens of others. Steve Rye is the Vancouver acting police chief. He says the suspect was arrested shortly after the attack.
Chapter 5: How did Vancouver acting police chief Steve Rye describe the impact of the attack?
It is impossible to overstate how many lives have been impacted forever by this lone individual.
Chapter 6: What is the U.S. response to the New World Screwworm outbreak in Mexico?
Canadian officials say an investigation is underway to determine how and why the attack took place. The White House is threatening to close the southern border to some Mexican livestock. NPR's Luke Garrett reports the administration is concerned about an outbreak of a parasitic fly that can be deadly to animals.
Chapter 7: What measures did Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announce regarding Mexican livestock imports?
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a letter Saturday that she will restrict the importation of certain Mexican livestock because of an outbreak of what's called the New World Screwworm. The U.S. border closure would start Wednesday unless Mexico limits the outbreak of the parasite and lifts, quote, burdensome custom duties, end quote, on U.S. equipment.
Chapter 8: How is the trade war affecting livestock trade between the U.S. and Mexico?
Before the screwworm outbreak, Mexico was the largest supplier of cattle to the U.S., This comes amid a global trade war launched by President Trump. Rollins told CNN that Trump has 100 countries with trade deals knocking on the door.
My understanding is we should have several this week that are coming forward that are very, very close.
Rollins also said Trump is prepared to bail farmers out amid the ongoing trade war. Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.
In Rome, the tomb of Pope Francis is now open to the public. The pontiff was laid to rest yesterday at St. Mary Major Basilica. NPR's Sarah Ventry reports pilgrims began arriving there this morning as the Vatican is observing nine consecutive days of mourning.
As the funeral mass for Pope Francis ended, mourners filed out of St. Peter's Square. But soon, faithful will gather again to watch for the famed white smoke emerging from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. The start date of the conclave has not yet been announced, but it must happen 15 to 20 days after the death of the Pope, which includes the nine days of mourning, or the novem diales.
Cardinals are attending masses at the Vatican during these nine days, but once conclave begins, they'll be sequestered until a new pope is chosen. Sarah Ventry, NPR News, Rome.
This is NPR. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the only solution for the war in Ukraine is an agreement where Russia and Ukraine both give up something. Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, Rubio says the United States can help bring peace to the region.
There is no other country, there is no other institution or organization on the earth that can bring these two sides together. No one else is talking to both sides but us.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican yesterday. They were both there to attend the funeral service for Pope Francis. The White House has offered few details of their discussion. A miniature dachshund has emerged alive after about a year and a half lost in the Australian wilderness. NPR's Amy Held reports a massive effort went into the dog's rescue.
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