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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."
Long-term Unemployment Remains High Despite American Jobs Returning
by Sam Gringlas
The U.S. job market is starting to show signs of recovery. Though unemployment has been falling, around 4 million people had been unemployed for over six months in February.
Being Vaccinated Doesn't Mean It's Safe To Take Off The Mask
by Allison Aubrey
What newfound freedoms can people who have been vaccinated feel safe about? With only about 20% of U.S. adults vaccinated against COVID-19, experts explain why some restrictions remain in place.
Should Have Stayed Mum: Interview With Queen Of Talk Lands Royals In Hairy Situation
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Elizabeth Holmes, writer and longtime royal watcher, about the fallout from Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Myanmar Military Used Live Ammunition To Quell Protests
by Michael Sullivan
Myanmar's military has used live ammunition to quell ongoing protests, which are trying to restore democratic rule, killing scores of protesters in recent days.
A Writer's Memoir About Her Clerical Job Becomes The Movie 'My Salinger Year'
by Bob Mondello
A young writer gets a clerical job with the book agent representing J.D. Salinger in My Salinger Year, a movie based on the memoir by Joanna Rakoff.
A Small Choral Group Is Betting Big On Tokenizing Their Art With Blockchain
by Miguel Perez
A choral group in Dallas hopes to use blockchain to monetize their new recording. Instead of making pennies from streams, they can sell a single copy for thousands of dollars... if they find a bidder.
The New Head Of the FDA On COVID-19 Tests And Vaccines
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Janet Woodcock, acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, about coronavirus tests and the future of COVID-19 vaccines.
Mississippi Has No Mask Mandate Or Enough Vaccines — And Some Still Have No Water
by Kobee Vance
In Mississippi, some residents still don't have running water after a winter storm weeks ago. It's another frustration as the governor lifts the mask mandate among limited COVID-19 vaccination supply.
With 'Write Here Write Now' Campaign, Canadians Lose An Excuse To Write To Grandma
To help people connect with those they've lost touch with during the pandemic, Canada Post, the primary postal operator in the country, has sent every household a postage-paid postcard for free.
Sao Paulo Prepares For Lockdown After Record COVID-19 Deaths In Brazil
Brazil is seeing a record number of coronavirus deaths as a new variant overwhelms the health care system. Over 1,900 deaths on Wednesday marked the second day in a row of record deaths.