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What to know about xylazine, the drug authorities are calling a public safety threat

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The veterinary tranquilizer has been linked to a growing number of overdose deaths across the country, especially in the Northeast. It's often combined with fentanyl, but can't be treated with Narcan.

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Got a question for Twitter's press team? The answer will be a poop emoji

Monday, March 20, 2023

Twitter's communications email went dark after mass layoffs late last year. CEO Elon Musk announced this weekend (and NPR confirmed) that it now responds to press inquiries with a single poop emoji.

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Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles over problems with brake hoses and windshield wipers

Friday, March 17, 2023

The automaker is recalling nearly 1.3 million 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans, as well as 220,000 F-150 pickups from 2021. Here's what to do if your vehicle might be affected.

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Lawmakers are split on how to respond to the recent bank failures

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Days after the failure of two regional banks shook the financial industry, lawmakers say they want answers but disagree on what role Congress should play right now.

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7 deputies and 3 others face murder charges in a Black man's death at mental hospital

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Irvo Otieno was transferred from jail to a state mental health facility on March 6. Prosecutors say he was handcuffed during the intake process and "smothered" by seven deputies for some 12 minutes.

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Students want this women's college to rethink its notion of gender in admissions

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Wellesley College currently admits only some transgender and nonbinary applicants. Students voted for a non-binding referendum pushing for more inclusive admissions and communications policies.

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Georgians have been protesting a controversial bill for days. Lawmakers scrapped it

Friday, March 10, 2023

Lawmakers in the former Soviet republic voted Friday to drop their "foreign agents" bill, which critics view as a threat to democracy as well as the country's push to join the European Union.

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A wild cat was found in Cincinnati with cocaine in its system. No, it's not a movie

Thursday, March 09, 2023

The story of Amiry, the serval found in a tree, happened in January, but was only made public recently. He's been doing well at the Cincinnati Zoo, which reportedly hopes to make him a cat ambassador.

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The DOJ found a pattern of misconduct in the Louisville police department. Now what?

Thursday, March 09, 2023

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg spoke with Morning Edition about steps the city is taking to reform its police department — which he says is also some 300 officers short.

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Where there's gender equality, people tend to live longer

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

Researchers used data from more than 150 countries to connect gender equality and life expectancy. They hope their findings can help policymakers set priorities in public health and other areas.

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2 surviving Americans who were kidnapped in Mexico are back in the U.S.

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

The State Department said the victims, who were found alive after days in captivity, are back on U.S. soil. Officials said they are in the process of returning the remains of two others to the U.S.

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Larry Hogan won't run for president, but has some advice for the Republicans who do

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced over the weekend he will not run for president in 2024, but hopes to shape the future of the GOP. He talks to NPR about what he wants to see from his party.

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What to know about the new U.N. high seas treaty — and the next steps for the accord

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Right now, two-thirds of the ocean are regulated by a fragmented patchwork of agreements and organizations. This treaty plans to unite countries to improve the health of the ocean.

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Toblerone is no longer Swiss enough to feature the Matterhorn on its packaging

Monday, March 06, 2023

Toblerone is moving some of its production to Slovakia, meaning it can no longer legally call itself "Swiss-made." That branding change will include swapping the iconic peak for a more generic one.

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A man dies of a brain-eating amoeba, possibly from rinsing his sinuses with tap water

Friday, March 03, 2023

Florida health officials are investigating the death and urging people to take precautions. Here's what to know if you're planning on breaking out your neti pot or swimming in a lake anytime soon.

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A multiverse of 'Everything Everywhere' props are auctioned, raising $555K for charity

Friday, March 03, 2023

The production company A24 put the hit film's iconic costumes and hot dog hands on the block, with proceeds going to three groups. The priciest item, an animatronic raccoon, went for $90k.

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Zandra Flemister blazed a tough trail in the Secret Service. Now she's getting credit

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Flemister, who died last week, was the first Black woman to serve as a special agent in the 1970s, but was forced out by racial discrimination. She spent the next three decades in the foreign service.

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China is buying up more U.S. farmland. Some lawmakers consider that a security threat

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Lawmakers at Tuesday's hearing on U.S.-China competition discussed a range of threats, including China's foreign farmland holdings. A South Dakota congressman argues even a small amount is concerning.

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Ahead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, leaders of the House select committee focused on the threat of China, say raising awareness of human rights abuses is a crucial first step.

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Native Americans seized Wounded Knee 50 years ago. Here's what 1 reporter remembers

Monday, February 27, 2023

Fifty years ago, Oglala Lakota activists took over the village of Wounded Knee in an occupation that lasted 71 days. Journalist Kevin McKiernan reflects on the standoff and the legacy it leaves.

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