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How did Larry Nassar, an Olympic gymnastics doctor, get away with abusing hundreds of women and girls for two decades? Believed is an inside look at how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. history. It's a story of survivors finding their power in a cultural moment when people are coming to understand how important that is. It's also an unnerving exploration of how even well-meaning adults can fail to believe.
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Q&A: Sally Turner Replaces Bill Brady As 44th District State Senator
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Bill Brady's former Illinois Senate seat now belongs to a former Logan County clerk.By Christine Hatfield
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Biden Announces Plans To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Supply
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On Tuesday, President Biden announced a plan to boost the COVID-19 vaccine supply by 20% over the next three weeks and by hundreds of millions of doses by summer.By NPR
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Deplatforming: Not A First Amendment Issue, But Still A Tough Call For Big Tech
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Removing disinformation — and users who spread it — can come at a cost for web hosts and social media platforms. But studies indicate "deplatforming" does stem the flow of disinformation. Kate Starbird with the University of Washington explains why it's easier to see the effects of deplatforming in the short-term. And NPR's Shannon Bond looks at ho…
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Biden Rolls Out Limited Racial Equity Actions, Says More To Come
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President Biden signed new executive actions today attempting to address racial inequity. For activists, these initiatives feel like they are lacking and do not tackle critical concerns like policing. The administration says this is just the beginning. This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and nat…
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A Look At Burnout During The Age Of Coronavirus
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“Burnout” is a feeling many Idahoans can relate to these days. From the political upheaval in the country, and the anxiety that comes with trying to get through the COVID-19 pandemic to the economic instability in the face of those two crises, there’s a lot to feel exhausted by.By Frankie Barnhill
Split Ticket is a year-long series with four Pennsylvania voters discussing topics that are important to them, including the media, health care, coronavirus, race and police, climate change, and the outcome of the election.By WESA Awards
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Farmers In India Storm Historic Fort And Clash With Police
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Tens of thousands of farmers rolled into New Delhi on tractors festooned with tricolor flags, overshadowing the traditional military parade that is the centerpiece of Republic Day celebrations.By NPR
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Moderna Is Working On Booster Shot To Protect Against COVID-19 Variant
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Moderna is developing a booster shot for its COVID-19 vaccine to ensure that it works against a variant from South Africa. The variant contains mutations that help the virus evade the immune system.By NPR
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Trump Appointee, Michael Pack, Leaves Trail Of Shattered Careers At VOA
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Former CEO Michael Pack created such a whirlwind of scandal at the Voice of America's parent agency that it obscured just how much damage he caused. We take a look at the human cost.By NPR
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South Dakota Health Leader On How The State Has Gotten Its Vaccine Out
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South Dakota has administered roughly 80,000 of the 106,000 doses it has received so far, or 75%. Dr. Shankar Kurra in Rapid City says a centralized system helped for coordination.By NPR
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What's Next For The U.S. After Rejoining The Paris Climate Agreement
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The U.S. is rejoining the world's largest effort to address climate change: the 2015 Paris climate agreement. Climate change is one of the Biden administration's top priorities.By NPR
The film Almost Famous recently turned 20. Writer and director Cameron Crowe looks at the ecosystem surrounding a rising rock band in the early '70s. Starring Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, and so many more, it's a coming-of-age story that touches on journalism, sex, rock and roll, parenthood, and the perils of trying …
Underrepresented college students often have more trouble finishing. One counterintuitive answer is to start them on college work in high school. Heartland Community College has a new dual credit aid program. A data technology famous for giving rise to Bitcoin is the latest Insurance Industry adoption at State Farm. Hear more on blockchain and subr…
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Gov. Kemp Ready For 2022 Run, Despite Trump’s Vow To Campaign Against Him
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Gov. Brian Kemp said he feels “great” about his upcoming 2022 reelection campaign, even amid reports that former President Donald Trump remains determined to campaign against Kemp, who was once among his strongest allies. “I’m looking forward to running on my record,” Kemp said in an interview with WABE. Trump has said he is “ashamed” to have endor…
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On Tuesday, President Biden announced a plan to boost the COVID-19 vaccine supply by 20% over the next three weeks and by hundreds of millions of doses by summer.By NPR
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‘Vaccines Don’t Save People, Vaccinations Do,’ Says Atlanta-Based Cardiologist
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The clinical director of the Covid Task Force at Piedmont Healthcare says the COVID-19 pandemic is multi-layered and that she hopes everyone works together to reach a degree of immunity and get the virus under control. “Vaccines don’t save people, vaccinations do,” said Atlanta-based cardiologist Jayne Morgan on Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look.” …
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California Health Secretary On Lifting Stay-At-Home Orders And Vaccinations
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California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly talked with NPR about why the state eased some COVID-19 restrictions and addressed the relatively slow vaccine rollout.By NPR
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'Time For Us To See Action': A Call To Carry Out Biden's Order On Trans Troops
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Army Staff Sgt. Patricia King talks about President Biden's reversal of the Trump-era ban on transgender troops, and what she hopes for the next steps.By NPR
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Zoo Atlanta President Talks Navigating Pandemic, Park Plans For 2021
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One of Atlanta’s most popular outdoor parks has maintained steady attendance since it reopened last year following the lifting of Gov. Brian Kemp’s shelter-in-place orders. “People have come and enjoyed being outdoors and in a socially distanced fashion, wearing masks, and have felt quite safe,” Zoo Atlanta President and CEO Raymond King said. (Cou…
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From Wildlife To Monuments, Biden Looks To Change Environmental Policy
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We are less than a week into the new Biden Administration, but already there are significant changes in the country’s direction. This may be most true when it comes to environmental policy. S o what does this mean for western states, including Idaho?By Frankie Barnhill
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Need An Escape? This List Of Streaming Movies Should Help
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It’s a long winter, made longer by the continued COVID-19 pandemic. We could all use an escape right now.By Frankie Barnhill
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How Florida, Tennessee and Oregon Are Rolling Out COVID-19 Vaccines
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Reporters in Florida, Tennessee and Oregon discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is going in their states.By NPR
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New Book Features Work Of NPR Photographer Killed On Assignment In Afghanistan
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NPR photographer David Gilkey was killed in Afghanistan while on assignment in June 2016. A new book, Pictures on the Radio, collects some of his most vivid images in one place for the first time.By NPR
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GOP Strategist On The Party's Future In The Post-Trump Era
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Whit Ayres, a Republican political consultant in Washington, D.C., about the state of the GOP now that former President Donald Trump is no longer in office.By NPR
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Washington Post's Executive Editor Announces Retirement
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Marty Baron, The Washington Post's executive editor for eight years, announced his retirement Tuesday. During his long career, he championed enterprising journalism to hold institutions accountable.By NPR
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Some Health Experts Suggest Double Masking As New Coronavirus Variants Spread
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As more contagious coronavirus variants spread in the U.S., some public health experts say it's time to wear two masks. A cloth mask with a surgical mask on top should give more protection, they say.By NPR
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Outdoor Zumba Classes Bring Joy To Some New Yorkers During The Pandemic
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The pandemic and contentious national politics have left many Americans disheartened. Some are turning to little things to find joy. For one group of New Yorkers, that's outdoor Zumba classes.By NPR
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New Treasury Secretary Wants Congress To 'Act Big' With Pandemic Response
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Janet Yellen, who was sworn in as Treasury secretary on Tuesday, is urging lawmakers to "act big" in response to the pandemic. But some Republican lawmakers are balking at increased government debt.By NPR
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Residents Protest As China Demolishes Some Of Beijing's Wealthy Suburbs
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Beijing is demolishing parts of its wealthy suburbs, and their well-connected residents are protesting. It's the latest sign of rising dissatisfaction with China's government from unexpected sources.By NPR
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Nursing Homes Offer Financial Incentives To Encourage Staff To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
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Only 30% to 60% of nursing home staff have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a recent survey finds. Some facilities are providing financial incentives to encourage more to get shots.By NPR
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With Few Details From Health Officials, Volunteers Create COVID-19 Vaccine Database
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California has only administered about half of the available COVID-19 shots. With the flailing rollout, volunteer tech workers have stepped in to provide information the state government isn't.By Lesley McClurg
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Indian Police Clash With Farmers Protesting Agricultural Reforms
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Tens of thousands of Indian farmers protesting agriculture reforms drove tractors into New Delhi on Tuesday, clashing with police and overshadowing a military parade on a national holiday.By NPR
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With Expensive U.S. COVID-19 Vaccines, Many Countries Look Elsewhere
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The COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. are too expensive and difficult to transport across the globe. So, many countries are turning to cheaper, easier-to-store options from Russia and China.By NPR
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In First Official Call, Biden And Putin Discuss Cyberattack, Arms Deal
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In his first call with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office, President Biden agreed to extend a key arms control deal and pressed Putin on many issues, including the SolarWinds hack.By NPR
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Biden Administration Criticized For Delay In Tackling Opioid Crisis
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More than 200 Americans are dying from drug overdoses daily. Now the Biden administration faces criticism for reportedly delaying a Trump administration policy widely seen as a way to help save lives.By NPR
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Some Advocates Worry Biden's Executive Actions On Racial Justice Are Too Weak
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President Biden signed four executive actions intended to make good on his campaign promises on racial justice. But some advocates are concerned they don't go far enough.By NPR
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Puerto Rico's Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Gender Violence
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Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi has declared a state of emergency over gender violence on the island. Human rights activists have been seeking such a declaration for years.By NPR
President Biden has picked Gary Gensler to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gensler made a fortune on Wall Street early in his career, but he has since become a tough market watchdog.By NPR
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Only 30% to 60% of nursing home staff have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a recent survey finds. Some facilities are providing financial incentives to encourage more to get shots.By NPR