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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."
Scientists Hopeful That Vaccines Will Work On Coronavirus Variant In India
by Michaeleen Doucleff
A coronavirus variant is spreading quickly in India, causing a massive surge in cases. Scientists are rushing to see if vaccines will be effective against this variant. So far, the news is hopeful.
'It Feels More Desperate Than 2020': Attorney On New Voting Restrictions
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marc Elias, a voting rights attorney with Perkins Cole, about the bills proposed by Republican state legislators to restrict how and when to vote in their states.
Company After Company Reporting Record Profits As U.S. Economy Reopens
by David Gura
Many companies have been racking up record sales and profits so far this year. Their earnings are shattering expectations.
Behind The Humanitarian Crisis Caused By The Civil War In Ethiopia
by Eyder Peralta
The civil war in Ethiopia — which is going into its seventh month — has lead to an astonishing level of human suffering, with sexual violence being used as weapon of war.
Biden To Sit Down With The 'Big Four' Leaders From Congress
by Scott Detrow
It's taken more than three months for President Biden to get around to hosting his first meeting with the "big four" leaders from Congress. Instead, he has focused on rank-and-file lawmakers.
Black Police Officers Reflect On George Floyd Murder, Derek Chauvin Trial
Last June, NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with three police officers about being Black in law enforcement. We revisit those officers to talk about the Chauvin verdict and what's next for police reform.
Afghan Women's Rights Activist Pushes For Inclusive Peace Process After Kabul Bombing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Shaharzad Akbar, chairperson for the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, about recent attacks in Kabul.
Hikes In Gas Prices Fueled In Part By Panic Buying
by Camila Domonoske
The Colonial Pipeline hack is an issue for the government and energy industry, but won't have a huge effect on national gas prices. Some areas may see temporary shortages, due in part to panic buying.
Gov. Hutchinson On States Opting Out Of Unemployment Relief
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, about his decision to move towards ending federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
Immigrants Are Restarting Their Lives After Hiding In Sanctuary For Years
by Laura Benshoff | Keystone Crossroads
Undocumented immigrants who took sanctuary in churches during the Trump administration can now walk free. One family is restarting their lives after spending 843 days hiding out to avoid deportation.
Pennies From (Almost) Heaven: Get Paid To Move To West Virginia
A program called Ascend West Virginia hopes to draw remote workers to the Mountain State, even to the point of paying $12,000 to selected applicants.