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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
The Cosmos Offered Vermont Residents Quite The Show On Sunday
Like a giant fireball, a meteor the size of a bowling ball streaked across the sky. Witnesses called a radio station and described a loud boom and rattling sound as the object passed overhead.
News Brief: Relief Measure, Texas Mask Mandate, Big-Tech Critics
The House is expected to approve the COVID-19 relief bill. Texans are no longer required to wear masks in public. Biden is expected to hire two critics of big tech for roles in his administration.
Brother-Sister Team Teach Other Kids About Stocks, Finance
Spirit, 11, and Kali Rahman, 13, are siblings in Baltimore who teach other kids about the stock market and financial literacy through paid courses, speaking engagements and a YouTube channel.
House Is Expected To Vote Wednesday On Biden's COVID-19 Relief Bill
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia about the upcoming House vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief measure. She voted for the House bill last month.
3 Grad Students At University Of Helsinki Win 'Dance Your PH.D.' Contest
It's amazing to complete a Ph.D., but can you dance to it? Some scientists are getting their groove on to explain their research. An online contest offers them cash prizes.
Oklahoma Places $2.1 Million Bounty On Bigfoot's Head
Tourism officials in Oklahoma — hoping this generates some buzz — say Bigfoot needs to be captured unharmed — stressing bounty hunters can't break any laws during the hunt.
New Zealand Teenager Attempts Record For Swinging On A Playground Set
Patrick Cooper, 17, spent 36 hours swinging. He started at 10:23 a.m. on Saturday, finishing at 10:23 p.m. on Sunday. He was supposed to start at 9 a.m., but he slept through his alarm.
Post Office Can't Afford To Replace Entire Aging Gas-Powered Fleet With EVs
by Brian Naylor
The U.S. Postal Service announced a half billion dollar contract to replace some of its older vehicles, but only a fraction will be electric powered. Environmentalists are disappointed.
Protected Status Extension Applies To More Than 300,000 Venezuelans
by Greg Allen
The Biden administration's decision to grant temporary protected status to Venezuelans in the U.S. was applauded in South Florida. That region is home to thousands who fled their home country.