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Who is the suspected gunman in Charlie Kirk’s assassination and what do authorities know?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Ronan. Authorities believe the suspected gunman arrested in connection with Charlie Kirk's assassination acted alone, but they are still sifting through evidence and conducting interviews is to learn as much as they can about why. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.
His name is Tyler Robinson. He's twenty two years old from Washington, Utah. Kristen Schwerman is a neighbor. She said this about Robinson.
He was a smart kid, quiet, he I you know, I used to see him out doing yard work all the time when he was younger. Um He had a full ride scholarship, I guess.
She said
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What are Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s goals for his upcoming talks in Israel?
As shocked that it was him, but I so feel sorry for his mother and his dad. Because that's not how they raised him.
Authorities have not said what might have motivated Robinson to allegedly kill Kirk. Ryan Lucas, NPR News, Washington.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is en route to Israel for two days of talks with officials. The trip comes less than a week after Israel launched strikes against Tamas leaders who were in Dokar Qatar. Six people died. The strike increased tensions between Israel and Washington. Before departing from Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, Rubio is asked what he hopes to accomplish.
Rubio also said part of his trip is to reaffirm the strong US Israeli relationship. In recent weeks, Israel has also increased its military actions in Gaza. Maine is among the latest states to expand access to COVID nineteen vaccines amid federal roadblocks.
How is Maine expanding access to the updated COVID‑19 vaccine without a prescription?
The state's governor has ordered all qualified health professionals, including pharmacists, to administer the updated vaccine from Maine Public Radio. Patty White has our story.
Maine is one of sixteen states where pharmacists are only allowed to administer vaccines that are recommended by the US C D C's Vaccine Advisory Committee. Otherwise, a prescription is needed. Under the standing order, Mainers no longer need a prescription for the COVID vaccine. Matt Wellington of the Maine Public Health Association welcomes the move.
I think it is unfortunate that states are having to take this on themselves. But I'm really happy that we have the leadership here in Maine to to do it.
Maine's Bureau of Insurance has also notified insurers of state regulated health plans that they must cover the cost of the COVID vaccine. For NPR News, I'm Patty White in Portland, Maine.
The more than a hundred and fifty million Americans who get health insurance through their private employers could see increases next year. The now some Republicans and Democrats say they're working together to extend tax credits that make health insurance more affordable.
Why could private‑employer health insurance premiums rise for millions of Americans next year?
The credits expire in january first. You're listening to NPR News. New research is showing the public health effects of one of the largest methane gas leaks in the US history. These include increased preterm births, low birth weights, and even miscarriages, Aaron Stone of Member Station LAIS reports.
A Southern California gas company storage facility leaked methane for almost four months in 2015. It spewed years worth of planet heating pollution as well as dangerous chemicals into nearby communities. A new study from UCLA finds that the pollution made pregnant women living in the area at the time 50% more likely to have babies with low birth weights. These large natural gas storage facilities close to major urban populations can translate into substantial health effects. That's UCLA Professor Michael Jarrett, who oversaw the research.
What health impacts did the 2015 Southern California methane leak have on pregnant women?
Low birth weight has been linked to increased risk of developing autism, ADHD, and chronic diseases such as diabetes. For MPR News, I'm Aaron Stone in Los Angeles.
President Trump is calling on NATO allies to stop buying oil from Russia, and on social media today he said he believes Russia would end its war against Ukraine if those petroleum purchases ended. Since twenty twenty three, NATO member Turkey has been the largest, the third largest purchaser of Russian oil behind China and India. Trump also wants the NATO countries to expand tariffs against China. Trump said purchasing oil from Russia weakens NATO's bargaining position to end the war.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Who is the suspected gunman in Charlie Kirk’s assassination and what do authorities know?
0:00–0:44
2
What are Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s goals for his upcoming talks in Israel?
0:44–1:50
3
How is Maine expanding access to the updated COVID‑19 vaccine without a prescription?
1:50–2:55
4
Why could private‑employer health insurance premiums rise for millions of Americans next year?
2:55–3:54
5
What health impacts did the 2015 Southern California methane leak have on pregnant women?
3:54–4:39
6
Why does former President Trump want NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil?
4:39–4:39