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A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — While it’s not yet clear what resemblance the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion will bear to the final version, its current form suggests Justices may soon reverse federal abortion protections. And if that does come to pass, at least one Canadian official says Americans who are able to travel across the… Read More
As gas prices surge, here’s how to get the most out of your tank
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Global crude oil prices have been on the rise following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with U.S. gas prices hitting a new national record on Tuesday. As NPR’s Camila Domonoske reported: “The average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.173, according to AAA, after jumping 55 cents in the… Read More
The U.S. national women’s soccer team wins $24 million in equal pay settlement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The U.S. Women’s National Soccer team has reached a proposed settlement in its class action equal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. “We are pleased to announce that, contingent on the negotiation of a new collective bargaining agreement, we will have resolved our longstanding dispute over equal pay and proudly… Read More
The Super Bowl’s biggest moments, beyond the touchdowns
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LOS ANGELES (NPR) — The Los Angeles Rams weren’t the only big winners in Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals. Other standouts including a halftime show by rap royalty and a slew of star-studded advertisements. Here are some of those memorable moments. How the Rams won The Rams beat the Bengals 23-20, ending the… Read More
Here’s how the Biden administration says it will halve cancer rates by 2047
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that he is reigniting “Cancer Moonshot,” the project he spearheaded as vice president during the Obama administration. The initiative aims to dramatically reduce the national death rate from cancer, as well as improve the experience of survivors and family members of those living with the… Read More
Ohio native Amy Schneider now has the 2nd-highest winning streak in ‘Jeopardy!’ history
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider has done it again. The Dayton native extended her historic winning streak on Monday night, dominating her 39th game to officially become the contestant with the second-most consecutive wins of all time. That title had previously been held by graduate student Matt Amodio, whose 38-game streak ended… Read More
‘Based On A Lie’ — Georgia Voting Law Faces Wave Of Corporate Backlash
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A growing number of company executives are speaking out against Georgia’s new voting law, which critics say will restrict voting access and disproportionately harm people of color.
FDA Authorizes Convalescent Plasma As Emergency Treatment For COVID-19
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President Trump announced on Sunday that the FDA granted emergency use authorization to treat COVID-19 patients with plasma from people who have recovered from the virus, based on “promising” results.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks After Midnight. NASA Says It’s ‘One Of The Best’
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The light of the moon will reduce the visibility of some fainter meteors, but NASA says it’s still worth staying up late — or rising very very early on Wednesday — to see “nature’s fireworks.”
ICE Agrees To Rescind Policy Barring Foreign Students From Online Study In the U.S.
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A federal judge announced on Tuesday that ICE has reached an agreement with schools that sued it over the rule change. The directive will now be rescinded nationwide.
ICE: Foreign Students Must Leave The U.S. If Their Colleges Go Online-Only This Fall
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New federal rules will prohibit international students from completing fully online courses of study while in the U.S. Monday’s announcement comes as more colleges release their plans for the fall.
With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Some States Slow Their Reopening Plans
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Governors in several Southern and Western states are delaying their timelines, citing increases in cases and hospitalizations.
As President Trump Tweets And Deletes, The Historical Record Takes Shape
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Trump’s tweets are considered part of the presidential record, which federal law says must be preserved. His deleted posts are alarming experts and prompting grassroots archival efforts.
FBI Reports Dip In Hate Crimes, But Rise In Violence
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The FBI released its annual tally of hate crimes on Tuesday. Attacks on individuals surged to a 16-year high in 2018 and hate-crime-related homicides rose from 15 to 24.
Want To Get Rid Of Your Vaping Device? The DEA Will Take It
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Amid growing concerns over e-cigarette health risks, the Drug Enforcement Administration says it will collect vaping devices and cartridges at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.