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Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope
by Jason DeRose
The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.
Pfizer Says A 3rd Dose Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine Boosts Immunity
by Joe Palca
Pfizer presented data to investors showing that a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine boosts immunity. The company believes everyone will need a boost eight to 12 months after receiving a second shot.
Vaccination Rates Have Stalled In Places Like Upstate New York
by Emily Russell
In upstate New York, the COVID-19 vaccination rate has stalled around 50%. There's now a sharp divide between vaccinated people and those who've declined.
3 Years After His Death, Sam Mehran's Loved Ones Share Posthumous Album 'Cold Brew'
by Jonaki Mehta
Underground musician Sam Mehran's father and friends share what the process of compiling his posthumous album, Cold Brew, was like. It's out today, three years after Mehran's death.
Investigation Lays Out Plot To Kidnap Michigan's Governor
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Buzzfeed reporters Jessica Garrison and Ken Bensinger about the militia group that tried to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from the state capitol building.
Democratic Donor Ed Buck Found Guilty In Cases Of 2 Overdose Deaths
by Robert Garrova, KPCC
Prominent Democratic fundraiser Ed Buck has been found guilty in the overdose deaths of two men. They overdosed on methamphetamine in Buck's West Hollywood apartment on different occasions.
What The Delta Variant And Vaccinations Look Like In Brazil, South Africa And Israel
A look at how the delta variant and vaccine efforts are shaping the course of the coronavirus through three places - Brazil, South Africa and Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Colorado Has Areas Of High And Low COVID-19 Numbers, And Varied Willingness To Mask
by John Daley - Colorado Public Radio
The new masking guidance the CDC issued Tuesday is for places with high infection numbers. Colorado has a mix of counties with high and low numbers — and attitudes about mask guidelines and mandates.
Medical Experts Are Still Figuring Out How To Use Controversial Alzheimer's Drug
by Jon Hamilton
At a scientific meeting in Denver, Colo., doctors who treat Alzheimer's patients are figuring out how they will use the newly approved drug Aduhelm, which has had conflicting evidence of its efficacy.
Closing Statements End In Trial Over Holding Companies Liable For Opioid Crisis
by Brian Mann
A major opioid trial in West Virginia reaches closing arguments, sharpening the debate over whether corporations will be held accountable for their role in the addiction crisis.
NYC Employee Union Is Demanding A Bargaining Opportunity With Mayor Over Mandates
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Henry Garrido, head of the largest public employee union in New York City, about mandates for COVID-19 testing or vaccinations for the city's 300,000 municipal employees.
The End Of An Aardvark's Era
With the news that the show Arthur will cease after its 25th and final season which debuts in the winter of 2022, NPR has this farewell to PBS' favorite aardvark.
Check Those Boxes In Your Attic: Comic Books And Collectibles Have Doubled In Price
by Abe Aboraya
Comic books and other collectibles have doubled in price since the pandemic started. A new generation has started collecting and high prices in one market is driving demand in others.