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All Eyes On Ohio: People, Money And Energy Are Flooding Into A Cleveland Area Primary
Democrats around the United States are busily focusing on an upcoming race. From across the country, people and money and energy are flooding into one democratic primary in the Cleveland area.
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'Ailey' Doc Shows How Alvin Ailey Changed The Landscape Of Dance For Dancers Of Color
Alvin Ailey, the most influential and celebrated Black choreographer of the 20th Century is the subject of the documentary Ailey.
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Even With The Economy Down, The Pandemic Sparked A Small Business Boom In America
During the COVID-19 crisis, almost 7 million Americans have started new businesses. Though an all time record, it's not unusual for such conditions to make people hungry to start their own thing.
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Oh Flock... Clever Cockatoos Are More Culturally Complex Than We Thought
Cockatoos in Sydney have become expert trash bin burglars. Scientists say birds in different neighborhoods have taught each other different techniques to open the bins, a sign of cultural complexity.
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The Final List Of Candidates Vying To Replace Gavin Newson Is Out
The final list of candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., is out. How likely is it that Newsom will be unseated in September's recall election?
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CIA Director Says He Is Escalating Efforts To Solve 'Havana Syndrome' Mystery
In an NPR interview, William Burns says he has appointed a senior officer who led the hunt for Osama bin Laden to head the investigation into ailments that afflicted U.S. officials around the world.
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As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Fauci Says 'We've Got To Do Much Better'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, NIAID director, about the rising COVID-19 infection rate, updating mask guidance, potential for booster shots and breakthrough infections.
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Love Is A losing Game And Choice Is A Curse In 'The Paper Palace'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Miranda Cowley Heller about her first novel, The Paper Palace, which is set in late summer on Cape Cod — and is all about desire.
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Time For Caution Amid COVID-19 Surge And Breakthrough Cases
It's an unsettling moment in the pandemic as cases rise, Delta sweeps and more reports are made of breakthrough cases. Here are the latest recommendations to keep people and communities safe.
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Wildfires Are Roaring In The West — But Not All Of Them Are Bad
Another large fire season is casting smoke across the country, with conditions ripe for major devastation. But not all fires are bad, and the widespread burning also brings long-term benefits.
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French High School Grads Are Getting 300 Euros To Help Revive Culture Post-Pandemic
France is experimenting with a pre-paid "Culture Pass" for 18-year-olds. President Emmanuel Macron has said he hopes the program will aid a post-pandemic cultural revival.
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Simone Biles Is The Heavy Favorite Heading Into Tokyo Olympics
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles is preparing to take the world stage yet again at the Tokyo Olympics. She dominated at the 2016 Games in Rio De Janeiro and looks to be even better this time around.