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Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from jail, but his future remains uncertain
A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the government mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador — to be released from prison until his trial on federal charges.
OSHA Was Expected To Issue Emergency Rules Around COVID-19 Safety. It Still Hasn't.
by Andrea Hsu
Four months after President Biden signed an executive action aimed at protecting workers from COVID-19, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has yet to issue workplace safety rules.
Intelligence Priorities Shift As Biden Calls For Investigation Into COVID-19 Origins
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with The Wall Street Journal's Michael Gordon on President Biden's order to investigate the origins of COVID-19 and how U.S. intelligence doesn't prioritize pandemic detection.
The Science Behind Vaccine Incentives
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Katy Milkman, professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, about which vaccine incentives work best and why.
Learning How To Smell Again After COVID-19
by Will Stone
Loss of smell has become one of the defining symptoms of COVID-19. Scientists have ideas why, but aren't sure how to reverse the damage. Some are trying what's called 'olfactory training.'
U.S. Officials Press For Deeper Coronavirus Origins Investigation
by Geoff Brumfiel
Leading U.S. officials have renewed calls for a deeper investigation into the origins of the coronavirus outbreak.
Samuel E. Wright, Voice Of Sebastian The Crab In 'The Little Mermaid,' Has Died
by Bob Mondello
Samuel E. Wright, the voice of Sebastian the crab, Ariel's sidekick in Disney's The Little Mermaid has died at age 74.
Stick It For A Ticket: Free Baseball Game Entry For Those Who Get Vaccine At Stadium
by Chuck Quirmbach
Wednesday and Thursday, the Milwaukee Brewers are offering a COVID-19 vaccine shot outside the stadium, followed by a ticket to that days' game. Those who are anti-vaccine are upset by the promotion.
Texans May Soon Be Allowed To Carry Handguns Without Training Or A Background Check
by Dominic Anthony Walsh
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, says he'll sign a bill removing one of his state's last big gun restrictions. The measure would allow residents to carry handguns without training or a background check.
Mexican Airlines' Safety Rating Dropped — Which Means Fewer Flights To The U.S.
by Carrie Kahn
Regulators say Mexico is not complying with international air safety standards, and have limited Mexican airlines' access to the U.S., just as passenger traffic is picking up from the pandemic.