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A dying father looks for the perfect family to adopt his son in 'Nowhere Special'
by Bob Mondello
A young single dad is on a mission in the film Nowhere Special. With a terminal illness and no family to turn to, he's searching for the perfect adoptive family for his four-year-old son.
Brexit And Independence Are Top Of Mind For Scottish Voters
by Frank Langfitt
The Scottish National Party has pledged to push for a referendum for independence from the United Kingdom if they win a majority in the Scottish Parliament.
How To Save 11 Ducklings From Your 9th-Story Balcony — Hint: You'll Need A 'Ducket'
A duck decided to nest on the 9th story balcony of a former Royal Navy specialist. Using some carabiners, rope and a "ducket," Steve Stuttard helped all 11 ducklings and their mom get to the water.
U.S. Announces Support For Waiving Intellectual Property Rights For COVID-19 Vaccines
Many countries have asked rich nations to waive the patent protections to vaccines so they can be cheaply manufactured elsewhere. The White House said it supports waiving intellectual property rights.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association To Vote On Reforms Under Pressure From Publicists
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Los Angeles Times staff writer Stacy Perman about reforms the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will vote on Thursday under pressure from top Hollywood publicists.
COVID-19 Vaccines Might Not Work As Well For Those With Organ Transplants
by Maria Godoy
For most people, COVID-19 vaccines promise a return to something akin to normal life. But for the roughly 500,000 Americans living with organ transplants, it's a different story.
Montana Environmentalist Is Biden's Pick To Head Bureau Of Land Management
by Kirk Siegler
President Biden has nominated a Montana environmentalist to push his agenda calling for millions of dollars to restore ecosystems and clean water sources over some 600 million acres of public land.
Vice President Harris Takes On The Effort For Internet Equity
by Ayesha Rascoe
Vice President Harris is in now charge of a push to get better internet across the U.S. Getting this right could have big stakes for her political future.
Israel Turns To A Centrist Politician To Try Building A New Coalition
by Daniel Estrin
After a deadlocked election and a failed attempt to form a government by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has turned to a centrist politician to try building a coalition.
Death Toll Rises As Protests In Myanmar Continue
by Michael Sullivan
It's been three months since Myanmar's military seized control. The number of civilians killed protesting the takeover has risen to over 750, and neither side is showing any willingness to compromise.