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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.
Nurses are disappointed by the CDC easing isolation rules, union says
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Jean Ross, co-president of National Nurses United, about why she says now is not the time for the CDC to relax its isolation guidance.
For the auto industry, 2022 will pick up where 2021's problems left off
by Camila Domonoske
If you've tried to buy a car this year, you probably don't need us to tell you that auto lots are empty and prices are high. It's just been that kind of a wild year.
The CDC relaxes some of its COVID-19 isolation guidelines
As omicron continues to spread, the CDC loosened isolation guidelines. Some infectious disease experts say the revisions should come with stronger mask and testing requirements.
Russia shut down its oldest human rights group, accusing it of foreign ties
by Charles Maynes
Russia's highest court ordered Memorial International to close, alleging violations of foreign funding rules. The real reasons are more complex.
What was the best album of 2021? It depends which critic you ask
by Phil Harrell
There wasn't much consensus among the nation's music critics about which was the best album of 2021. We'll hear a few of the choices.
LA police post store shooting video in which officer's bullet killed teen bystander
by Frank Stoltze
The Los Angeles Police Department released body camera video of an incident in which an officer fired at an assault suspect and also killed a 14-year-old girl in a department store dressing room.
Farm owners wants to feed old Christmas trees to their goats
The Pennsylvania farm is asking folks to donate their used firs or spruces to feed a herd of goats. Owners Mike and Kim Batz say Christmas trees provide valuable antioxidants and nutrients.
COVID surge in New Hampshire overwhelms the state's hospitals
by Todd Bookman
ICU workers at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, say the COVID-19 spike feels like a never-ending tsunami. Most of the patients in the unit have not been vaccinated.
'You never get over it.' Remembering the EF5 tornado that hit Joplin in 2011
by Frank Morris
One of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history struck Joplin, Mo., a little over 10 years ago. Despite a massive recovery effort, the survivors still bear psychological scars.
Remembering Harry Reid, ex-Democratic Senate leader, who died at 82
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Faiz Shakir, a former senior adviser to Harry Reid, about the late senator's legacy. The Nevada Democrat died of cancer Tuesday.
John Madden, NFL Hall of Fame coach and iconic sports broadcaster, dies at 85
by Tom Goldman
For 10 seasons, John Madden led the Oakland Raiders as head coach. After his retirement, he went on to become a legendary NFL commentator for three decades.
Former Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid has died at age 82
by Susan Davis
The Nevada Democrat, a one-time amateur boxer who brought a pugilist approach to politics, died Tuesday afternoon after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.