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Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move ahead

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed abortion providers to challenge Texas' restrictive abortion law. NPR's Noel King speaks with Florida State law professor Mary Ziegler about the implications.

Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move ahead

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News brief: New York's Trump case, COVID surge, Michigan school shooting

New York's attorney general wants to question ex-president Trump in a civil fraud case. U.S. Delta cases surge. A Michigan school district, its officials and some staff, are sued after a shooting.

News brief: New York's Trump case, COVID surge, Michigan school shooting

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Europe

How committed is the United States to the defense of Ukraine?

President Biden says he believes Russian President Putin heard his message not to invade Ukraine. U.S. military officials say they don't see the logistics buildup that would signal an invasion.

How committed is the United States to the defense of Ukraine?

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Politics

News brief: democracy summit, NPR political poll, Mosseri defends Instagram

President Biden will virtually host a summit for countries to talk about democracy. A new poll indicates the president has low approval ratings. Instagram's CEO defends the platform before Congress.

News brief: democracy summit, NPR political poll, Mosseri defends Instagram

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Health

The Biden administration announces steps to slow COVID in the winter months

New York is now among the several states where the new coronavirus strain has been detected. As the omicron variant spreads, the Biden administration announces new steps to slow COVID.

The Biden administration announces steps to slow COVID in the winter months

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News brief: omicron variant, border policy, Alec Baldwin interview

The omicron variant spreads in the U.S. The Trump administration's 'Remain in Mexico' policy will be re-starting. Alec Baldwin had his first TV interview about the fatal shooting on the set of Rust.

News brief: omicron variant, border policy, Alec Baldwin interview

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Business

Omicron variant could become another speedbump on the road to economic recovery

The latest jobs report from the Labor Department will be a snapshot of the job market before the arrival of the new coronavirus variant.

Omicron variant could become another speedbump on the road to economic recovery

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Sports

WTA suspends tournaments in China over concern about Peng Shuai

The Women's Tennis Association suspended all tournaments in China over concerns about Chinese player Peng Shuai, who accused a high-ranking government official of sexual assault.

WTA suspends tournaments in China over concern about Peng Shuai

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News brief: omicron variant, Biden's COVID strategy, abortion court case

The U.S. has a case of the latest coronavirus variant. President Biden will outline a new plan for dealing with COVID-19. The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to roll back abortion rights.

News brief: omicron variant, Biden's COVID strategy, abortion court case

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Health officials encourage vaccinations as U.S. waits for arrival of omicron

Concerns about omicron are growing after the head of Moderna expressed doubt about vaccines' effectiveness against the new coronavirus variant. Some scientists are more optimistic, though.

Health officials encourage vaccinations as U.S. waits for arrival of omicron

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Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows will appear before the Jan. 6 panel

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol says former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has agreed to provide documents and appear for a deposition.

Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows will appear before the Jan. 6 panel

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Health

News brief: omicron variant, landmark abortion case, high school shooting

There is still not much known about the newest coronavirus variant. The Supreme Court considers the future of abortion in the U.S. In Michigan, people are mourning after the latest school shooting.

News brief: omicron variant, landmark abortion case, high school shooting

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Asia

A court in Myanmar postpones its verdict for ousted leader Suu Kyi

In military controlled Myanmar, a court has postponed a verdict in Aung San Suu Kyi's incitement trial. The elected leader was detained by the military when it seized power on Feb 1.

A court in Myanmar postpones its verdict for ousted leader Suu Kyi

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News brief: omicron variant, N.Y. state of emergency, Gaza talks

Experts predict in time, the new coronavirus variant will emerge in the U.S. New York already declared a state of emergency. Diplomats work behind the scenes for a new deal between Hamas and Israel.

News brief: omicron variant, N.Y. state of emergency, Gaza talks

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Health

The omicron variant is the latest proof that the pandemic isn't over

There are cases of this new coronavirus variant reported in several countries. How much protection can fully vaccinated people expect to have?

The omicron variant is the latest proof that the pandemic isn't over

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