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Remembering baseball writer Scott Miller
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Tyler Kepner of the New York Times about the life and legacy of baseball writer Scott Miller.
What to know about the $768 billion defense policy bill that's heading to the Senate
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Politico defense reporter Connor O'Brien about the House passing a $768 billion defense policy bill.
Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection vs. omicron — yet cause for optimism
by Michaeleen Doucleff
In small studies in South Africa and in Germany, the results indicate a marked decrease in the ability of vaccines to neutralize this variant. But there are other findings that are encouraging.
100 world leaders will attend Biden's virtual summit on supporting democratic values
by Michele Kelemen
The White House is holding a Summit of Democracy on Thursday and Friday to counter a rising tide of authoritarianism. Over a 100 countries will be attending.
Revered cultural critic Greg Tate has died at age 64
The revered critic Greg Tate, an early and influential hip hop writer, has died. Tate grew up around intellectuals and developed a rabid curiosity about music, film, literature, theory and politics.
Omicron has been found in wastewater in California and Texas
by Raquel Maria Dillon
California and Houston have detected the omicron variant in multiple wastewater treatment plants. This is the first time a credible signal for omicron has been found in sewage samples.
Rep. Schiff on the Protecting Our Democracy Act
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on the Protecting Our Democracy Act and the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
The White House is growing more worried about migration being used as a weapon
by Franco Ordoñez
The Biden administration has become increasingly concerned about migration being used as a weapon. Belarus has provided a poignant example.
Germany's new chancellor has some huge tasks ahead of him
by Rob Schmitz
Germany's new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, took office on Wednesday, replacing Angela Merkel. Little known outside his homeland, Scholz has some huge tasks ahead of him.
Afghan artists in California's Bay Area step up to help artists still in Afghanistan
by Chloe Veltman
One of the biggest Afghan expat communities in the U.S. is in California's Bay Area. With the Taliban's return threatening artists in their homeland, Afghans in America are embracing activism.
Instagram CEO testified before Congress about the app's impact on young users
by Shannon Bond
Instagram head Adam Mosseri appeared before a Senate panel examining the app's impact on young users. Internal company research shows the app can make mental health issues worse for some teens.
Supreme Court hears Maine case about state funds being used for religious education
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could expand state aid to religious schools. On one side is the school choice movement, and on the other is Maine, defending its public education.
What happens when divorced parents disagree on vaccinating their child?
by Sarah Gibson
Divorced parents don't always agree on everything. The decision on whether to vaccinate children for COVID is the latest battleground.