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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
U.S. Sanctions Nicaragua: Accuses Leftist Government Of Undermining Democracy
by Carrie Kahn
The Nicaraguan government has imprisoned more members of the political opposition as President Daniel Ortega continues to shut down dissent in advance of this fall's elections.
It Is Confirmed: Australian Farmers Find Titanosaur Bones
The two farmers found the gigantic dinosaur bones on their property in 2006. The long-necked plant eater was as long as a basketball court and was two-stories tall.
More Infectious COVID-19 Variants Raise Questions About Vaccines' Effectiveness
by Joe Palca
A new study shows that the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may prevent severe disease — even in the face of dangerous coronavirus variants.
Senate Panel Told U.S. Is Still Trying To Get To The Bottom Of Havana Syndrome
by Michele Kelemen
When President Biden meets his Russian counterpart, some senators want him to bring up Havana Syndrome — a mysterious set of symptoms that first affected federal employees stationed in Cuba in 2016.
Idaho Has One Of The Lowest COVID-19 Vaccination Rates. Why?
by Rachel Cohen
Idaho's vaccination rate is in the bottom 10 among states. People talk about their hesitancy or resistance to vaccination, others say there's still a gap in access to it among some populations
Can President Biden Still Get A Bipartisan Deal On Infrastructure?
Now that infrastructure negotiations have broken down, NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez of Florida about whether a new GOP group can reach an agreement with the White House.
Infrastructure Talks Between The White House And GOP Senators Collapse
Infrastructure negotiations between President Biden and a group of Republicans have ended without a deal. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about sticking points.
France Is Taking A Major Step To Ease Pandemic Restrictions
by Eleanor Beardsley
The French government says starting Wednesday, vaccinated Americans are welcome to visit France — as long as they have a negative COVID-19 test before they fly.
Senate-Passed Bill Encourages Tech Competition, Especially With China
by John Ruwitch
The bill appropriates nearly $250 billion for science and technology in a bid to counter China's rise. It had strong bipartisan support — a sign of how large the perceived threat from China looms.