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A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'
Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."
U.S. Added More Jobs Than Expected Last Month, But Still Not Enough
by Scott Horsley
U.S. employers added 379,000 jobs in February — more than most forecasters predicted. Despite this increase in jobs, the Biden administration says the country is still a long way from full employment.
Republican Lawmakers Across The Country Push For Abortion Restrictions
by Sarah McCammon
In legislatures around the country, Republican lawmakers — encouraged by the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett — are pushing a new round of abortion restrictions.
Asylum Seekers Are Allowed Into U.S. For Their Day In Immigration Court
by John Burnett
The Biden administration is allowing asylum seekers who have been waiting in Mexican border towns into the U.S. for their day in immigration court. Now more migrants are surging to the border.
What China's 'Total Victory' Over Extreme Poverty Looks Like In Actuality
by John Ruwitch
China's ruling Communist Party has declared "total victory" over extreme poverty. Did that really happen, and if so, how?
Cancer Survivor Hayley Arceneaux To Be The Youngest American To Visit Space
SpaceX is planning the first all-civilian space mission in a global shift toward more accessible space travel. Hayley Arceneaux will be one of four on board and the youngest American to visit space.
Twitter Tests New Products And Experiments Like 'Super Follows'
by Shannon Bond
Twitter hasn't changed much over the years, unlike other social media companies that seem to always be rolling out new features. But recently, Twitter announced some new moves of its own.
One Cuomo Accuser's Experience Of Taking On The Sitting Governor Of New York
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Debra Katz, attorney for Charlotte Bennett, one of three women who are accusing N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.
'Reclaimers' Broke Into Empty Houses And Got To Stay — But Others Haven't Since
by Cardiff Garcia
Capital & Main's Robin Urevich tells the story for The Indicator from Planet Money of homeless and housing-insecure people who broke into empty government-owned homes in Los Angeles and occupied them.