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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decides not to quit, after days of speculation
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez published a letter last week saying he was considering stepping down. Sanchez said he would take the next five days to make a decision — and that decision is due Monday.
News Brief: Syrian Airstrikes, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine,
President Biden has launched his first military operation. The FDA to decide on another vaccine. And, a former USA Gymnastics coach dies by suicide shortly after facing sexual abuse charges.
U.S. Launches Military Airstrikes Against Syria
by Alice Fordham
The U.S. launched an air attack in Syria Thursday. Pentagon officials say they targeted facilities used by Iranian-backed militias responsible for a deadly rocket attack on a U.S. base in Iraq.
Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With Sexual Abuse Dies By Suicide
John Geddert coached the women's gold medal team in the 2012 Summer Olympics. He was charged Thursday with two dozen criminal counts. An official says he took his life later the same day.
Texas Begin To See Financial Fallout Of Winter Storm
by Camila Domonoske
Some people in Texas have been shocked by the high bills they received after last week's power outages. But even families who haven't seen high bills may wind up paying for this crisis over time.
Young Artist Honors Black Icons With Playing Cards
A 22-year-old Kansas City artist, Kearra Johnson, transforms a school art project into a tribute to Black history – a standard playing card deck with face cards that portray African American icons.
Rohingya Refugees From Myanmar Adrift In Indian Ocean
Human rights groups say a boat trafficking over 90 Muslim minority Rohingya from Myanmar has broken down. They have little food & water and nobody wants them.
DeJoy Testifies Before House Panel, Biden Nominates 3 To USPS Board
by Brian Naylor
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy faced lawmakers on Capitol Hill who wanted to know why Americans are still experiencing delays in getting their mail. Only the USPS board of governors can oust DeJoy.
Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal
by Kelsey Snell
Democrats are using the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill to introduce measures they say will reduce poverty. People already at risk for falling behind have seen big setbacks over the past year.
GOP Rep. Mace Says COVID-19 Relief Plan Is A Spending Spree
As the House moves closer to voting on the Biden administration's relief bill, GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about objections to the $1.9 trillion price tag.
Songs Of Remembrance: 'The Impossible Dream'
More than 500,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. Dan Hunt remembers his grandfather Joseph Karszen with the song "The Impossible Dream" from the musical Man of La Mancha.