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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
by Meg Anderson
The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.
For Tokyo's Bus Spotters, The Olympics Really Are All About The Journey
by Mandalit del Barco
The FDA Faces Mounting Pressure To Grant Full Approval For COVID-19 Vaccines
NPR's A Martinez talks to Leana Wen, an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University, about the aim for the FDA to certify the vaccines for more than emergency use.
The World Health Organization Calls For A Pause On COVID Vaccine Boosters
COVID-19 vaccination rates remain perilously low around the world. The WHO has called for a moratorium on booster shots until every country can immunize at least 10% of its population.
Looking Back On When President Reagan Fired The Air Traffic Controllers
Thursday marks 40 years since former President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 striking air traffic controllers. That dealt a serious blow to the American labor movement.
Quarterback Josh Johnson Begins His 17th NFL Roster Stint With The Jets
Since being drafted in 2009, Johnson has played in four professional football leagues and played for 13 NFL teams. The Jets are welcoming the veteran back this season. He played there in 2015.
Nevada's New Mask Mandate Is Backed By Unions, Resort Industry
by Nate Hegyi
Nevada's governor has imposed an indoor mask mandate for counties with high COVID-19 rates, including Las Vegas. Front-line workers, tourists and a public health expert react.
Mexico Sues U.S. Gun-Makers For Contributing To Arms Trafficking Deaths
Mexico is suing U.S. gun manufacturers over the flood of illicit guns in the country. The government wants compensation for the "massive damage" that this flow of illegal weapons has caused.
Uber And Lyft Are Experiencing A Classic Problem: Supply And Demand
by Bobby Allyn
Because there aren't enough drivers, people using Uber and Lyft have been noticing long waits and higher prices. Executives at the companies are scrambling to fix the problem.
Departure Of U.S. Troops From Afghanistan Raises Concerns In Neighboring Pakistan
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Pakistan's National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf about an international approach that would establish safe havens inside Afghanistan's borders.
With Raisi's Swearing-In, Hard-Line Conservatives Control Iran's Government
Iran is inaugurating new president Ebrahim Raisi — someone already under U.S. sanctions for his role in executions in the 1980s, and who is expected to take a hard line in dealings with the West.
How The New Eviction Ban Affects Millions Of Renters And Landlords
by Laurel Wamsley
COVID-19 has upended many people's lives. The latest federal eviction moratorium issued by the CDC is meant to last 60 days, and also give people better access to nearly $50 billion in aid.