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Wild orangutan uses a plant to treat a wound under his right eye, scientists say
The orangutan chewed up some medicinal leaves and applied them to the wound. He did this several times, and within two months the wound had healed. Where did he learn that? Researchers don't know.
Morning news brief
The panel investigating the January 6 attack shares findings in a televised primetime hearing. US seeks private funds for immigration issues. And a fraught Supreme Court readies high-profile rulings.
The Mars Perseverance Rover has a pet rock
A few months ago, a rock the size of a potato got stuck in the Rover's front left wheel and has been along for the ride for more than five miles.
A new version of Moderna's COVID vaccine provides strong protection against Omicron
by Rob Stein
Moderna saysa new version of its COVID-19 vaccine appears to provide strong protection against the omicron variant as well as the original viral strain.
A deadly church shooting exposes the complexities of Taiwanese and Chinese identities
by Emily Feng
A deadly shooting at a Taiwanese church in California exposes rising tensions between Taiwan and China.
Inflation hits the Maine logging industry
by Nicole Ogrysko
Nicole Ogrysko of Maine Public Radio reports on loggers in the Maine woods who have been squeezed by high prices for diesel and equipment.
FDA advisors recommend the Novavax COVID vaccine
by Rob Stein
The Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommends the agency authorize another COVID-19 vaccine in the hopes it might entice more people to get vaccinated.
Russian's foreign minister to begin talks with Turkey
by Peter Kenyon
Possible Turkish naval escorts for grain ships coming from Ukraine and going around the world could be under discussion when Russia's foreign minister visits Turkey.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen faces judgement over inflation
by Scott Horsley
NPR's Scott Horsley reports on criticism directed at Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen over the highest inflation rates in over 40 years.
What California District Attorney Chesa Boudin's recall means for Democrats
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Matt Bennett, co-founder of center-left think tank Third Way, about what the results from California's primary mean for the Democratic party nationwide.
What to look out for during California's primary
by Marisa Lagos
California's primary is today, and onlookers are paying close attention to the results of the recall of San Francisco's District Attorney Chesa Boudin, in addition to Los Angeles' mayoral race.