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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.
Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Spoke Of Repairing Alliances In First Major Speech
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave his first big speech in Brussels on repairing alliances, contrasting Mike Pompeo's 2018 speech that took aim at the EU, UN and other international organizations.
Alderwoman Cicely Fleming of Evanston, Ill., On The Town's New Reparations Program
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alderwoman Cicely Fleming of Evanston, Ill., on the town's new reparations program and where it falls short in her eyes.
SCOTUS Heard Arguments On Whether Police Can Seize Guns Without A Warrant
by Nina Totenberg
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case testing whether police may enter a person's home and seize guns without a warrant in order to safeguard the homeowner from potential harm.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson Faces Numerous Lawsuits Over Sexual Misconduct Or Assault
by Lucio Vasquez
Deshaun Watson, quarterback of the Houston Texans, faces more than a dozen lawsuits that accuse him of sexual misconduct or assault. The NFL is investigating. Watson's attorney denies the allegations.
Authorities Have Forced Anti-Pipeline Protesters Out Of The Blue Ridge Mountains
by Robbie Harris
For more than two years, protesters from across the country have lived in trees in the Blue Ridge Mountains to protest construction of a gas pipeline. This March, authorities forced them to leave.
Ancestry Brought A Militia Member And Black Lives Matter-Supporter Together As Cousins
by Hannah Allam
In the fight against violent extremism, there's a hot debate: Who's an extremist? Two cousins, one a far-right militia member and the other aligned with Antifa, bring that debate to life.
Mass Shootings Rose In The Pandemic, Disproportionately Hurting Black Neighborhoods
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with reporter J. Brian Charles of The Trace about how mass shootings have soared during the pandemic and their disproportionate impact on Black neighborhoods.
Some Pedestrian-Friendly Street Changes May Stay After The Pandemic Ends
by David Schaper
With restricted indoor dining and a need for social distancing, many cities closed streets to vehicles to allow for more walking, biking and outdoor dining. Some of those changes may be here to stay.
Remembering The Victims Of Monday's Shooting In Boulder
by May Ortega
Ten people were shot and killed in a supermarket yesterday in Boulder, Colo. Those shot were store employees, customers and one of the first police officers on scene. Their ages ranged from 20 to 65.
Kim Janey Will Be Boston's 1st Female Mayor And Its 1st Non-White Mayor
by Adam Reilly
As Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joins the Biden administration, the city will have its first female mayor and its first non-white mayor, Kim Janey.
Pedestrians Are At A Higher Risk Of Being Hit By A Car During The Pandemic
by Camila Domonoske
Pedestrian deaths per mile driven soared during the pandemic. Emptier roads meant more speeding, and the popularity of SUVs and pickup trucks make collisions with pedestrians more likely to be fatal.
AstraZeneca Chastised For For Using Outdated Data To Claim A Vaccine Efficacy Of 79%
by Joe Palca
AstraZeneca was chastised by a committee charged with reviewing its COVID-19 vaccine study results. AstraZeneca claimed a vaccine efficacy of 79%, but the committee said that was using outdated data.