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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
The Joy Of Receiving A COVID-19 Vaccine In A Nursing Home
by Rae Ellen Bichell
Some of the first people to get vaccines — many of whom are in nursing homes — are seeing their lives get closer to the lives they led pre-pandemic. They say initial steps to normalcy feel great.
Lawsuit Alleges 'Willful Indifference' Led To Deadly Conditions In Oregon Prisons
by Conrad Wilson
January was a deadly month for inmates in Oregon prisons, with 20 coronavirus-related deaths. A lawsuit has been filed alleging poor conditions and "willful indifference" by the state.
What Role Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine Will Play In Ending The Pandemic
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Judy Twigg, a political scientist with Virginia Commonwealth University, about Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine and the role it will play in ending the pandemic.
A Look At The Navy's New Report On Racial Bias
by Steve Walsh
The Navy has come out with its long-awaited report on racial bias. Despite critics saying the effort feels watered down, Navy leadership says they intend to create lasting change.
Crude Prices Are Recovering, But Oil Companies Are Far From A Return To Normal
by Camila Domonoske
Last year was a brutal one for the oil industry. Even as crude prices recover, companies like Exxon are bracing for a very slow return to normalcy.
Will GameStop's Wild Ride In The Stock Market Actually Help Its Business?
by Alina Selyukh
Despite the online push that sent GameStop's price into the stratosphere, the brick-and-mortar video game retailer is still struggling as more people shop for games online.
South Dakota Republicans Are Fighting To Pass Anti-Transgender Legislation
by Lee Strubinger
Republicans in about a dozen states are pushing legislation to limit transgender people's rights. In South Dakota, a bill would forbid people from changing the sex on their birth certificates.
House GOP To Discuss Reps. Liz Cheney And Marjorie Taylor Greene About Trump Loyalty
by Kelsey Snell
The House GOP Conference is expected to discuss the fates of Reps. Liz Cheney and Marjorie Taylor Greene, two Republicans with drastically different opinions of former President Donald Trump.
Inside Vice President Harris' First Few Weeks In Office
by Scott Detrow
Vice President Harris and President Biden say she's playing a key role in behind the scenes policy meetings — but her one attempt to influence legislation seemed to backfire.
Author Brandon Hobson On His New Novel 'The Removed'
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Brandon Hobson about his new book The Removed and the line between the past and the present.