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Beethoven may have had lead poisoning
by Ari Daniel
Samples of Beethoven's hair reveal he may have suffered from lead poisoning, which could explain some of the difficult physical maladies the composer suffered in his life.
How Pandemic Responses Are Shaping The Economic Recovery Of 3 Continents
by Scott Horsley
China, Europe, and the United States have had mixed success in controlling the pandemic, and it's shaping the economic recovery on three continents.
Chad's Military Says President Killed On Battlefield
Chad's President Idriss Déby, who ruled the country for more than 30 years, is dead. An army spokesman says Déby died after sustaining injuries on the front line of a battle against rebel forces.
Outdoor Mask Mandates Could Lift Soon, According To Ashish Jha Of Brown University
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, who says outdoor transmission of COVID-19 is low and states may soon lift outdoor mask mandates.
As Cape Cod's Tourist Season Nears, A Push To Get The Community Vaccinated
by Jennette Barnes
COVID-19 variants are escalating new cases on Cape Cod. Health officials are racing to get communities vaccinated before the tourists arrive.
Closing Arguments Delivered In Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial
by Adrian Florido
Lawyers delivered their closing arguments in Derek Chauvin's murder trial before the start of jury deliberations.
COVID-19 Is Now Spreading Fastest In India — Pushing Its Health System Near Collapse
by Lauren Frayer
India is now where the coronavirus is spreading fastest. With shortages of hospital beds, oxygen and vaccines, the country's health system is near collapse.
Afghanistan Veterans Weigh In On Biden's Announcement To Bring Troops Home
by Quil Lawrence
President Biden announced that troops will be out of Afghanistan by September. Many Afghanistan veterans were among the strongest voices calling for the U.S. to leave, but veteran opinions are varied.
'Open Water' Explores Blackness and the Vulnerability of Falling In Love
Caleb Azumah Nelson's Open Water is built on a familiar premise: two young people meet and fall in love. Nelson's debut novel is brimming with references to Black art, music, poetry and photography.
The World's First 'Travel Bubble' Opens Between Australia And New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand have launched one of the world's first "travel bubbles" between countries. People traveling between the two now no longer have to quarantine upon landing.