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When David Frum's daughter unexpectedly died, she left him with her dog Ringo
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with David Frum about his latest piece in The Atlantic, titled "Miranda's Last Gift: When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories — and Ringo."
How China's Communist Party Schools Are Keeping Its Revolutionary Spirit Alive
by Emily Feng
More than 70 years after winning a revolution, China's ruling Communist Party is trying to keep its revolutionary spirit alive. How? Training its cadres at Party history boot camp.
Utah's Great Salt Lake Is Turning Into Dust
The Great Salt Lake's water level is projected to hit a 170-year low this year. Scientists say that could have dire implications for migratory birds, if the lake's food chain collapses as a result.
COVID-19 Cases Are Rising As Tokyo Olympics Get Underway
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with New York Times Tokyo bureau chief Motoko Rich on the Japanese public's concern over the government's decision to hold the Olympics despite rising cases of COVID-19.
Trump Inaugural Committee Chair Tom Barrack Arrested On Illegal Lobbying Charges
by Carrie Johnson
Tom Barrack, longtime friend of former President Donald Trump and chair of his inaugural committee, was arrested Tuesday on charges he acted as an agent of the government of the United Arab Emirates.
Bezos Is Back On Earth — But The Space Tourism Industry Is Just Launching Off
by Geoff Brumfiel
The spaceflight company Blue Origin, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, has successfully completed its first flight into space with passengers aboard, including the Amazon founder himself.
Biden Wants To Crack Down On Airline Fees To Increase Competition In The Industry
by David Schaper
The Biden administration is taking aim at airline fees for things like checked bags and extra legroom — and looking at ways to increase competition in an industry dominated by just four airlines.
White House Economic Adviser On Inflation, Delta Variant And Recovery
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jared Bernstein of the White House Council of Economic Advisers about rising inflation and how an increase in U.S. COVID-19 cases could affect economic recovery.
New Data Leads To Rethinking (Once More) Where The Pandemic Actually Began
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Remembering Rufino Rodriguez, Beloved NICU Respiratory Therapist And COVID-19 Victim
Rufino Rodriguez worked as a respiratory therapist in a newborn intensive care unit in Utah. He died of COVID-19 after receiving his first vaccine shot. He was 65 years old.