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    2nd Bridge Proposed Connecting Bullhead City With Laughlin

    Jan 25, 2021

    BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Construction bids are being taken for a proposed second bridge over the Colorado River that would connect Bullhead City, Arizona and Laughlin, Nevada.

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    Monument For Bicyclists Killed In Nevada Last Month Unveiled

    Jan 25, 2021

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — A monument for five bicyclists killed last month in a highway crash near Searchlight has been unveiled.

    The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the memorial is a five-person tandem bicycle painted white.

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    Las Vegas Police: Woman Arrested In Death Of Young Stepson

    Jan 25, 2021

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas say a woman has been arrested in connection with the death of her 4-year-old stepson.

    They say 29-year-old Patricia Atalig was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and child abuse resulting in death.

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    5 Wounded In Las Vegas Shootings; 2 In Critical Condition

    Jan 25, 2021

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas say five people have been wounded in a shooting and two are hospitalized in critical condition.

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    Updated Info Expected Monday About Tour Bus Crash In Arizona

    Jan 25, 2021

    KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — Mohave County authorities expect to release updated information Monday about last week's tour bus crash that killed one person and injured dozens of others, including five seriously.

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    Nevada Reports 1,194 New COVID-19 Cases And 15 More Deaths

    Jan 25, 2021

    CARSON CITY Nev. (AP) — Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 1,194 new COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths.

    The latest figures increased state's pandemic totals to 270,907 cases and 4,026 known deaths.

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    Golden Knights Beat Coyotes 1-0 On Karlsson's Late Goal

    Jan 25, 2021

    GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — William Karlsson scored with 42 seconds left in regulation, Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 16 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Arizona Coyotes 1-0.

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    Sen. Angus King Weighs In On Trump Impeachment Trial And COVID-19 Relief Bill

    Jan 25, 2021
    Maine Senator Angus King (I) said he has not made up his mind whether to vote to convict, but is "very concerned about what happened."
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    Politics

    Senate Impeachment Trial Of Ex-President Trump Will Begin Feb. 9

    Jan 25, 2021
    NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Kelsey Snell and Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the Senate impeachment trial, and the other business the Senate is juggling.
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    Africa

    Uganda's New Generation Is Disappointed That Museveni's 35-Year Rule Continues

    Jan 25, 2021
    Young Ugandan voters had placed so much hope in elections this month to unseat longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni. Now with their dreams dashed, they're searching for answers.
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    Law
    Under Solicitor General Noel Francisco, the Trump administration regularly leap-frogged over appeals courts, going directly to the Supreme Court to block decisions it didn't like from federal trial courts.
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    Tough Decisions Ahead For Biden's Incoming Solicitor General

    Jan 25, 2021
    At issue is whether the new administration should reverse course in cases where the Trump administration outlined a legal position. But the justices do not look kindly on the government flip-flopping.
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    Strange News

    Volcanic Agate Found In Brazil Resembles Cookie Monster Muppet

    Jan 25, 2021
    With the rock cut open, it looks exactly like the face of Cookie Monster of Sesame Street fame. Geologist Mike Bowers found the rock in November. Its rare nature means it could be worth $10,000.
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    Arizona Republicans Reprimand Prominent Members At Odds With Trump

    Jan 25, 2021
    Over the weekend, Arizona Republicans voted to censure several prominent GOP members who have had differences with former President Trump — triggering a battle over the future of the state party.
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    Investigations
    Demonstrators raise their arms and chant, "Hands up, don't shoot" on Aug. 17, 2014, as they protest the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.
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    Fatal Police Shootings Of Unarmed Black People Reveal Troubling Patterns

    Jan 25, 2021
    Since 2015, police officers have fatally shot at least 135 unarmed Black people nationwide. The majority of officers were white and for at least 15 of them, the shootings were not their first or last.
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    Strange News

    Oklahoma State Lawmaker Introduces Bigfoot Hunting Season Bill

    Jan 25, 2021
    The measure would require hunting licenses, and comes with a $25,000 reward for Bigfoot's capture. The legislation is aimed at increasing tourism near the Ouachita Mountains.
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    Coronavirus Updates
    Protesters of new lockdown measures in the Netherlands burned cars and COVID-19 testing sites, and fought with police.
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    Angered By New Coronavirus Restrictions, Protesters In Netherlands Clash With Police

    Jan 25, 2021
    Many people are angry that the Netherlands has imposed a new curfew to contain the spread of COVID-19 and new variants of the coronavirus.
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    President Biden Takes Office

    Biden Aims To Close Loopholes In Federal 'Buy American' Provisions

    Jan 25, 2021
    The measure is part of President Biden's promised push to boost U.S. manufacturing, and continues his efforts to sign a slew of executive actions during his first days in office.
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    Politics
    Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., seen here at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, said the upcoming impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump will be "fair" but "move at a relatively fast pace."
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    House Poised To Transmit Article Of Impeachment Against Trump To Senate

    Jan 25, 2021

    The trial itself will begin on Feb. 9, giving the Democratic House impeachment managers and Trump's defense team two weeks to file briefs and finalize their legal preparations.

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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    Anna Romero had to quit her part-time job during the coronavirus pandemic to care for her husband, Ivan, who has dementia.
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    Some Seniors Face Shrinking Nest Eggs As They Care For Loved Ones During Pandemic

    Jan 25, 2021
    Many senior citizens entered their golden years with more debt than previous generations, and now they're struggling financially as they try to provide care for an ailing relative during the pandemic.
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    Shots - Health News
    According to a review published in 2018, nearly 75% of the drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the 21st century had no data associated with their use during pregnancy.
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    Protect Pregnant Women 'Through Research,' Not 'From Research,' OB-GYNs Urge

    Jan 25, 2021
    As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, doctors say it's long past time to address the exclusion of pregnant women from research on drugs and vaccines. They say better study design is the answer.
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    Coronavirus Updates
    President Biden is expected to sign off on new travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from South Africa, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland and 26 countries in Europe.
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    Biden To Implement Travel Restrictions To Combat New Coronavirus Variants

    Jan 25, 2021
    Newly discovered variants of COVID-19 in South Africa and Brazil could make the virus more infectious and may decrease the efficacy of vaccines.
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    Latin America
    Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, pictured during a daily press conference at National Palace in Mexico City last week, says he's tested positive for the coronavirus.
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    Mexican President López Obrador Tests Positive For COVID-19

    Jan 24, 2021
    Andrés Manuel López Obrador said his symptoms are mild. The Mexican leader has resisted lockdowns and repeatedly dismissed the health risks posed by the virus.
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    World
    People attend a rally in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Saint Petersburg on Saturday.
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    Social Media Fueled Russian Protests Despite Government Attempts To Censor

    Jan 24, 2021
    Tens of thousands took to the streets across Russia, sharing photos and videos on social media faster than they could be removed, urging others to join.
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    Author Interviews
    Cicely Tyson says her mother did not want her to be an actress. "But in my gut, I knew there was something there that I was put here to do," Tyson says.
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    'Just As I Am': Cicely Tyson Reflects On Her Long Career

    Jan 24, 2021
    In a memoir, Cicely Tyson recalls an improbable journey through a six-decade career. She says several roles "hurt me deeply because it happened simply because of the color of my skin and my sex."
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    National

    Dallas Mayor On Vaccine Rollout Plans For Residents

    Jan 24, 2021
    NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson about the city's plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to residents, especially underserved and vulnerable communities.
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