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Film workers have been fighting for safe sets for decades. Here's one of the barriers
The Rust shooting has put a new focus on film set safety. Behind-the-scenes workers have spent decades organizing behind policies that would make sets safer, but obstacles have stood in their way.
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Major embassies are without ambassadors, as Republicans block Biden's picks
Republicans have been blocking many of President Biden's diplomatic nominations, leaving major embassies without ambassadors.
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Rental aid has been slow getting to those who need it. Outreach programs could help
States continue to struggle getting rental assistance to those facing eviction. The money is there, but it's not getting distributed. One Oregon county has hired navigators to help get the money out.
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The unexpected end to Atlanta's heartbreak
Atlanta, Ga., home of many post-season heartbreaks, is finally a winner. The city is celebrating the Braves winning the World Series.
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China could have 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, according to Pentagon report
China is sharply increasing its nuclear force and could have some 1,000 warheads by 2030, according to a just-released Pentagon report.
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More people are getting boosters than are getting a 1st COVID vaccine shot
The number of people getting boosters every day in the U.S. is more than double the number of people getting their first shot, a win for Biden's booster plan but a loss for greater vaccination goals.
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The push to regulate cryptocurrency could cause friction in Congress
As the popularity of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin explode, the Biden administration is laying the groundwork for heavier regulation, and that could spark a big fight in Congress.
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What happened in last night's elections — and what it means for Democrats
Democrats are trying to figure out what lies ahead after election setbacks, like a big loss in Virginia and a shockingly close governor race in New Jersey.
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Iraq can only cultivate about half of the farmland it usually does due to drought
Drought in Iraq means the country is only able to grow less than half its usual produce and is forcing mass migration from rural communities.
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Supreme Court appears skeptical of New York's restrictive gun-control law
It's the first major gun case at the court since 2008 when the court ruled that the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms grants individuals the right to keep a gun at home for self-defense.
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Death of reporter in Philippines highlights dangerous conditions for journalists
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former investigative reporter Sheila Coronel about the sometimes deadly conditions that journalists in the Philippines work under.
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Artist Ai Weiwei on his father's exile and hopes for his own son
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Chinese artist Ai Weiwei about his new memoir, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows.