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With Most Kids Unvaccinated And Class Starting, Schools Come Up With Safety Protocols
As students head back to classrooms, school leaders are making real-time decisions about how to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus.
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Britney Spears' Father Agrees To Step Down As Her Conservator
James Spears, the father of pop star Britney Spears, has agreed to step down as the conservator of his daughter's estate. For 13 years, the singer has had no control over her finances.
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'The Indicator': The Time The U.S. Paid Off All Its Debt
The Senate is set to go on break without raising the debt ceiling, prompting grievances among Washington lawmakers. But the only time in history the debt was paid down, it didn't go quite as planned.
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Arrest Warrants Have Been Issued To Bring Back Texas Democrats Blocking Voting Bill
A battle over voting restrictions continues in Texas. Arrest warrants have been issued in an effort to bring House Democrats back, after they fled in opposition of a bill they say inhibits voting.
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How To Deal With Renewed COVID Anxiety
America's approach to tackling the contagious delta variant has dramatically shifted. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Lucy McBride about the emotional whiplash many in the U.S. are feeling now.
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Coping With The Reality Of Climate Change
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with psychologist Elke Weber about the way individuals deal with the threat of climate change.
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Kept In A Tin And Cling Film For 40 Years, Princess Di's Cake Slice Sells For $2,565
In the year that would've marked the 40th anniversary of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, a slice of their wedding cake has been auctioned for almost $2,500.
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Arizona Doctor Urges School Mask Requirements After Her Child Was Exposed To COVID-19
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Christina Bergin, a hospitalist in Phoenix, Ariz. Dr. Bergin is urging the governor to require masks in schools after her child was exposed to COVID-19.
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Wages Are Increasing, But So Are The Costs Of Essentials Like Rent, Food And Gas
Consumer prices rose 5.4% in the 12 months ending in July, matching the highest rate of inflation in nearly 13 years. The cost of rent, food and gasoline continues to climb.
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Local Texas Officials Are Rebelling Against Governor's Ban On Mask Mandates
In Texas, hospitals are running out of ICU beds and staff as they deal with a steep rise in COVID-19 cases. Now some local officials are mutinying against the governor's ban on mask mandates.
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What Messi's Departure From Barcelona Says About Soccer
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Daniel Alarcón about how star soccer player Lionel Messi is leaving Barcelona for Paris, and what this says about the business of soccer in Europe.
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Concerns Persist As Independent Commissions Redraw Voting Districts In Some States
Independent redistricting commissions are more popular than ever, but some states in which Democrats have political control — like Colorado — are starting to regret giving up map-making power.