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Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains
by Barbara Sprunt
The House voted overwhelmingly to set aside a motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., to remove Johnson as speaker
President Biden Speaks With Chinese President Xi Jinping
by Franco Ordoñez
The conversation provides clues about how the new administration plans to deal with a country that poses vast economic, climate and security challenges to the United States.
Saudi Arabia Releases Women's Rights Activist Lujain Al-Hathloul From Prison
by Fatma Tanis
Saudi Arabia released activist Lujain al-Hathloul from prison on Wednesday. AlHathloul led the campaign to allow women drivers in the Kingdom.
Some Black-Owned Businesses Are Turning To New Banks For Paycheck Protection Loans
by Scott Horsley
Black-owned businesses were among the last to receive paycheck protection loans last year. Now, some businesses are turning to banks that specialize in working with Black and brown customers.
What Happened During The 2nd Day Of Former President Donald Trump's Impeachment Trial
The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump continued in the Senate on Wednesday.
Unpacking The Surge In Violence Against Asian Americans
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with VICE staff writer Bettina Makalintal about the surge in violence against Asian Americans in the last few weeks.
How The Pandemic Recession Is Affecting The Manufacturing Industry
In American Indicators, NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lisa Winton, an owner of Winton Machine Company in Sewanee, Ga., about how her industry has been affected by the pandemic recession.
What It's Like To Live In A Home Where Only Some People Are Vaccinated For COVID-19
by Martha Bebinger
People living together — including married couples — are finding themselves on opposite ends of COVID-19 vaccinations, a situation that will only persist as supplies remain low and eligibility tight.
How The Pandemic Has Affected Asylum Law And Shut Out Refugees
by Joanna Kakissis
Governments around the world are using the pandemic to ignore international asylum law and shut out refugees. Advocates expect these policies will continue long after the COVID-19 crisis.
Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, Super Bowl Winners Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hold Boat Parade
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated their Super Bowl victory by holding a boat parade, despite the ongoing pandemic.
The Unique Hurdles Of Vaccinating People Experiencing Homelessness
by Yuki Noguchi
People experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable to disease. NPR looks at one Baltimore clinic trying to overcome the unique hurdles that come with vaccinating them against COVID-19.
A Look Into How The Pandemic Will Change Lunar New Year Celebrations
by Naina Rao
Lunar New Year begins February 12. The two-week festival is expected to be much more subdued this year due to the pandemic, but Chinese international students are still trying to make the most of it.
With Coronavirus Variants On The Rise, Vaccine Companies And FDA Pivot
by Sydney Lupkin
Coronavirus variants are on the rise, which means changes to the COVID-19 vaccines will be needed. How will the companies do that efficiently, and what will the Food and Drug Administration require?