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Plan For Your Great National Park Trip

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Plan For Your Great National Park Trip The National Park Service expects a busy summer as the country begins to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. Last year 237 million people flocked to national parks to escape from COVID-19. (Image credit: NPS / David Restivo/NPS) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2SM373v

The 'Time Has Come' For A Global Pandemic Treaty, WHO's Tedros Says

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The 'Time Has Come' For A Global Pandemic Treaty, WHO's Tedros Says Pathogens can blossom from an outbreak into a pandemic because they "exploit our interconnectedness and expose our inequities and divisions," the World Health Organization's leader says. (Image credit: Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fC0WZF

Experts Offer Help For Those Who've Forgotten How To Hang Out

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Experts Offer Help For Those Who've Forgotten How To Hang Out After a year and a half of pandemic life, many people are nervous about in-person socialization. Experts explain the factors influencing our awkwardness and exhaustion, and the best path forward. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3vHv23l

U.S. Economy Is Likely To Sizzle This Summer

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U.S. Economy Is Likely To Sizzle This Summer As the pandemic retreats and summer travel starts, hotels, airlines and rental car companies are expecting a big jump in business. Travelers also may have to prepare for longer lines, higher prices. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fAHiwN

Texas Democrat Explains Walkout On Voting Bill

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Texas Democrat Explains Walkout On Voting Bill Texas Democrats walked out of the state House of Representatives to block the passage of new restrictions on voting. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Democratic Rep. Chris Turner about the move. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fR68HG

NPR Podcast Examines Divide Between Civilians And Military

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NPR Podcast Examines Divide Between Civilians And Military The new season of the NPR podcast Rough Translation focuses on the growing divide between civilians and the military. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to the podcast co-host Quil Lawrence. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3wDmXge

A Look Back, And Ahead, At COVID-19 In The U.S.

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A Look Back, And Ahead, At COVID-19 In The U.S. As we observe our second Memorial Day of the pandemic, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with infectious diseases expert Saskia Popescu of George Mason University about what lies ahead for the U.S. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3vCK0ru

Unlike 2020, Fans Turned Out This Year To Attend Indy 500

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Unlike 2020, Fans Turned Out This Year To Attend Indy 500 No fans attended last year's race because of the pandemic. On Sunday, Helio Catroneves won his fourth Indianapolis 500. And for the first time, the race included a majority female team. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fB0NW2

Restrictive Texas Voting Bill Dies After Democrats Walk Out Of Final Vote

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Restrictive Texas Voting Bill Dies After Democrats Walk Out Of Final Vote Republican lawmakers in Texas had to give up on a voting bill after Democrats walked out before a final vote. The bill contained some of the most restrictive voting measures in the country. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3p3hcWC

Why Are Southern States Lagging In Vaccinations?

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Why Are Southern States Lagging In Vaccinations? Eight of the 10 states which have the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates are in the South. Doctors and epidemiologists are trying to come up with ways to encourage more residents to get vaccinated. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3uAUczs

News Brief: Benjamin Netanyahu, Texas Voting Bill, Infrastructure Deadline

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News Brief: Benjamin Netanyahu, Texas Voting Bill, Infrastructure Deadline Israel's prime minister could lose his job as rivals join forces. Texas GOP gives up on a new voting bill after Democrats walk out before a final vote. Still no deal on Biden's infrastructure plan. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3i62pJ2

Seattle Names Newest Street Sweeper 'OK Broomer'

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Seattle Names Newest Street Sweeper 'OK Broomer' The punny choice was tops in the naming contest run by the Seattle Department of Transportation. The name was suggested by an 11-year-old resident. The submission got over 1,500 votes on Twitter. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fYUvPe

Accused Of Assaults He Denies, Justin Fairfax's Run For Va. Governor Tests #MeToo

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Accused Of Assaults He Denies, Justin Fairfax's Run For Va. Governor Tests #MeToo Two years after Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was accused of sexual assault, he remains in office and is campaigning to be the state's next governor, raising big questions about race and #MeToo. (Image credit: Steve Helber/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/34xwklv

'Black Is Beautiful' Beer By Black Brewer Helps Pour Money Into Social Justice Reform

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'Black Is Beautiful' Beer By Black Brewer Helps Pour Money Into Social Justice Reform Last year a Black-owned Texas brewery asked the craft industry to take their beer, Black is Beautiful, and use the proceeds to support equality, inclusion and social justice reform. It worked. (Image credit: Weathered Souls Brewing) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3p6JDD9

Returning To Normal: 135,00 People Attended This Year's Indy 500

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Returning To Normal: 135,00 People Attended This Year's Indy 500 No fans attended last year's race because of the pandemic. On Sunday, Helio Catroneves won his fourth Indianapolis 500. And for the first time, the race included a majority female team. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fV5Tvj

Restrictive Texas Voting Bill Dies After House Democrats Walk Out Of Final Vote

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Restrictive Texas Voting Bill Dies After House Democrats Walk Out Of Final Vote Republican lawmakers in Texas had to give up on a voting bill after Democrats walked out before a final vote. The bill contained some of the most restrictive voting measures in the country. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2TwpB9i

Why Are Southern States Lagging In Vaccinations?

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Why Are Southern States Lagging In Vaccinations? Eight of the 10 states which have the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates are in the South. Doctors and epidemiologists are trying to come up with ways to encourage more residents to get vaccinated. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fWncMB

Vietnam War Nurses, Gold Star Families Honored In PBS Memorial Day Event

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Vietnam War Nurses, Gold Star Families Honored In PBS Memorial Day Event The National Memorial Day Concert broadcast online on Sunday honored fallen and overlooked heroes in uniform, with the help of noted actors who gave emotional monologues. (Image credit: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capital Concert) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2TpjvY5

Texas Democrats Walk Out, Stop Republican's Sweeping Voting Restrictions

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Texas Democrats Walk Out, Stop Republican's Sweeping Voting Restrictions The revolt torpedoed the measure which would have reduced polling hours, empowered poll watchers and scaled back ways to vote in Texas, which already has some of the nation's strictest voting laws. (Image credit: Jay Janner/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/34wX4Tf

Can I Just Tell You: With So Much To Mourn, We Must Allow Time To Grieve

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Can I Just Tell You: With So Much To Mourn, We Must Allow Time To Grieve A reflection on the pandemic, the Tulsa Race Massacre and grief. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fVDlC2

How We Can Acknowledge And Recognize Pandemic Grief

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How We Can Acknowledge And Recognize Pandemic Grief NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ari Eisen, co-founder of the COVID Grief Network and Kristin Urquiza, co-founder of Marked by COVID, about their policies for recognizing grief after the pandemic. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3wFVvOX

How To Be A Citizen: The Role Of Protest

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How To Be A Citizen: The Role Of Protest NPR's Michel Martin speaks with three activists — Medea Benjamin, DeRay Mckesson and Rev. Rob Schenck — about their involvement in protest movements. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3yRIUtE

USAID Hack: Former NSA Official Calls U.S. Cyber Insecurity A 'Chronic Disease'

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USAID Hack: Former NSA Official Calls U.S. Cyber Insecurity A 'Chronic Disease' NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Glenn Gerstell, the former general counsel for the National Security Agency, about the recent cyberattack that Microsoft says targeted government agencies. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2SB2U3f

For Memorial Day, Biden Pays Tribute To Fallen Service Members In Delaware

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For Memorial Day, Biden Pays Tribute To Fallen Service Members In Delaware The president spoke in observance of Memorial Day at the Delaware Memorial Bridge Sunday. It was also the sixth anniversary of the death of his son, Beau Biden, who had served in Iraq. (Image credit: Patrick Semansky/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2R46Bho

Texas GOP's New Voting Restrictions On Verge Of Approval

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Texas GOP's New Voting Restrictions On Verge Of Approval Republicans in the Texas Senate muscled one of the most restrictive new voting laws in the U.S. to the cusp of the governor's desk early Sunday. (Image credit: Eric Gay/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fTQ5sM

Going On Vacation? Here's What You Need To Know About The Summer Travel Boom

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Going On Vacation? Here's What You Need To Know About The Summer Travel Boom NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Erika Richter of the American Society of Travel Advisors about the increase in travel this summer. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2SHky5z

2020 Saw A Boom In Gun Sales. These New Buyers Could Shape The Future Of Gun Control

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2020 Saw A Boom In Gun Sales. These New Buyers Could Shape The Future Of Gun Control NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Stephen Gutowski founder of The Reload, a publication on America's firearms policy and politics about the influence of the gun rights movement. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2SDcIK4

CDC Funds Project Researching Gun Violence

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CDC Funds Project Researching Gun Violence NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with ER physician and Brown University researcher Megan Ranney about the continuing public health problem of gun violence. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3vz9RAo

Police: 2 dead, Over 20 Injured In Banquet Hall Shooting

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Police: 2 dead, Over 20 Injured In Banquet Hall Shooting The banquet hall had been rented out for a concert and authorities believe the shooting was targeted. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3c4jAXA

After Its Superspreader Rehearsal, A Community Choir Struggles To Sing Together Again

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After Its Superspreader Rehearsal, A Community Choir Struggles To Sing Together Again A Skagit Valley Chorale rehearsal early last year became a deadly COVID-19 superspreader event. Now, the group is figuring out how to come back together and re-forge the bonds of a community choir. (Image credit: Dicken Bettinger ) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3yXcbn9

Small Plane Crashes Into Tennessee Lake; 7 Believed Dead

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Small Plane Crashes Into Tennessee Lake; 7 Believed Dead Rescue crews planned to work through the night at the scene of the crash. Rescue Capt. Joshua Sanders indicated at a news conference that there were no survivors. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fvD2ij

What AAPI Heritage Month Means To Ben's Chili Bowl's Sage Ali

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What AAPI Heritage Month Means To Ben's Chili Bowl's Sage Ali Sage Ali, co-owner of the iconic Washington, D.C., restaurant Ben's Chili Bowl, shares his thoughts on what Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month means to him. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/34xKm6N

NPR Turns 50: Listeners Share Life Advice

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NPR Turns 50: Listeners Share Life Advice In honor of NPR's 50th birthday, we asked listeners who have reached that milestone for some life advice. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3fTqNuL

Divisive Sign Ignites Bitter Fight Over Police Reform In Appalachian Town

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Divisive Sign Ignites Bitter Fight Over Police Reform In Appalachian Town A quaint Appalachian tourist town in the North Carolina mountains has found itself embroiled in controversy over police reform. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3p6YHjV

'Why We Hate' Author On Behavior Driving Recent Violent Attacks

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'Why We Hate' Author On Behavior Driving Recent Violent Attacks NPR's Michel Martin taks with Jack Levin of the Brudnick Center on Violence at Northeastern University, about the motivations of people who commit hate crimes and bias attacks. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3p3oAkF

As Controversial Maricopa County Audit Continues, Calls For Election Reviews Grow

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As Controversial Maricopa County Audit Continues, Calls For Election Reviews Grow As the election review in Arizona's Maricopa County draws wide criticism, Republicans elsewhere are looking at reviewing the 2020 count again. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3vAPh2z

The U.S. Has Banned Seafood From A Chinese Company Over Suspicions Of Forced Labor

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The U.S. Has Banned Seafood From A Chinese Company Over Suspicions Of Forced Labor The import ban followed a year-long investigation that uncovered what officials called signs of forced labor within the company's fishing fleet, including physical violence and witholding of wages. (Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3wEYzuA

Exclusive: HUD's Marcia Fudge Says She's Ready To Fight Homelessness As Head Of Panel

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Exclusive: HUD's Marcia Fudge Says She's Ready To Fight Homelessness As Head Of Panel The nation's homeless population is expected to rise in the coming months, especially if a federal eviction moratorium ends in June. (Image credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3yPZev1

Listeners Share The Stories That Stuck With Them Over 50 Years Of NPR

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Listeners Share The Stories That Stuck With Them Over 50 Years Of NPR We asked you what stories have captivated you over the years. Your responses included stories that made you laugh, gave you a chance to connect with your family and made you see the world differently. (Image credit: Luke Medina/NPR) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2R1Z16X