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Belarus athlete Kristina Timanovskaya waves as she boards a Vienna-bound flight at Narita International Airport outside Tokyo on August 4, 2021.

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  • World

Belarusian Athlete's Defection Is No Surprise To Human Rights Experts

An expert says threats against Belarusian athletes aren't uncommon. Olympian Kristina Timanovskaya refused to board a flight home to Belarus after officials abruptly took her to the airport.

August 05, 2021
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By:
  • Tori Dominguez
GPB News NPR

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  • Politics

Senate Unanimously Votes To Award Congressional Gold Medal To Jan. 6 Officers

"I cannot imagine more worthy recipients than the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend this temple of democracy," Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says.

August 04, 2021
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By:
  • Claudia Grisales
A fire warning sign is seen amid trees which smolder and burn in Division Echo Echo of the Bootleg Fire on July 25, 2021, in the Fremont National Forest of Oregon.

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  • Weather

Crews From Alaska To Puerto Rico Are Trying To Control The Bootleg Fire

Authorities warn current conditions are ideal for more fires. Officials say embers from the Bootleg Fire can travel long distances on the current 25 mph winds.

August 04, 2021
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By:
  • Katia Riddle and
  • Emily Alfin Johnson
A health care worker at a drive-through site prepares to administer a COVID-19 vaccine on July 26 in Miami.

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  • Health

Last Week, 1 In 3 U.S. COVID Cases Were In Florida And Texas

In the last week, 3 million Americans got their first vaccine shot. On Tuesday, the U.S. hit President Biden's July Fourth goal of 70% of adults receiving at least one shot.

August 03, 2021
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By:
  • Emily Alfin Johnson
Comedian Kathy Griffin attends the official opening of Paula Abdul's Flamingo Las Vegas residency "Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl" at The Cromwell Las Vegas on October 24, 2019.

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  • Arts & Life

Comedian Kathy Griffin Says She's Been Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Comedian Kathy Griffin said she has never smoked, and that doctors are optimistic because the cancer appears to be contained to her left lung — half of which she is getting removed.

August 03, 2021
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Lora Webster of The United States plays a shot during the Women's Sitting Volleyball final Gold Medal match at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. She'll be competing in Tokyo this year.

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  • Sports

Child Care During Competitions Presents A Major Hurdle For Olympians And Paralympians

If you think parenting is stressful, imagine parenting while also competing as a Paralympic athlete. Lora Webster, who competes in sitting volleyball, is a mother of three, and pregnant with one more.

August 03, 2021
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By:
  • Kelley Dickens and
  • Emily Alfin Johnson
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson promoted COVID-19 vaccinations at a community town hall at Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) in Mountain Home, Arkansas, on July 16. Arkansas is one of several states that has passed laws prohibiting vaccine requirements.

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  • Politics

Some States Are Working To Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

The vast majority of these laws apply only to state and local governments, meaning private schools and employers could still require people to get vaccinated.

August 02, 2021
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
GPB News NPR

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  • Asia

Myanmar's Military Leader Declares Himself Prime Minister And Promises Elections

Six months after seizing power from the elected government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing declared himself prime minister of Myanmar.

August 02, 2021
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  • The Associated Press
Diana Princess of Wales and Prince Charles were married in London, England on  July 29, 1981. A piece of one of their official wedding cakes is expected to fetch hundreds of dollars at auction.

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  • History

You Can Now (Possibly) Get Your Hands On A Piece Of Princess Diana's Wedding Cake

A large slice of icing from one of the nearly two dozen official 1981 wedding cakes will go up for auction next week. The auction house says it's in good condition, "but we advise against eating it."

August 02, 2021
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Gold medalists Ancuta Bodnar and Simona Radis of Romania celebrate on the podium following the women's double sculls final at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday.

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  • Sports

Pandemic Protocols In Tokyo Have Given Us An Adorable New Olympic Tradition

In a COVID concession to the usual podium process, Olympians are expected to pluck their own medals from a tray. Some athletes are giving each other a hand putting them on.

July 29, 2021
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By:
  • Emily Alfin Johnson
People walk past a poster showing members of the K-pop group BTS in Seoul on October 12, 2020. It's one of the most popular bands in the world, with an extremely devoted fan base.

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  • Business

'It's Mutual': This Is How BTS' Fans Put Their Money And Hearts Behind The Band

BTS isn't just one of the most popular bands in the world. It's also bringing billions of dollars to the South Korean economy.

July 29, 2021
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By:
  • Nell Clark
Truvada, one of the medications authorized for PrEP, recently went generic. PrEP is now required to be covered by insurance providers.

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  • Health

The Federal Government Is Making HIV Prevention Treatment Free — But There's A Catch

The brand-name version of the once-daily pill that is 99% effective at preventing HIV used to cost upwards of $1,800 a month. Federal guidance now makes getting the drug with insurance cheaper.

July 29, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Saloway and
  • Ryan Benk
The remains of a burned home are seen in the Indian Falls neighborhood of unincorporated Plumas County, California on July 26, 2021. Extreme weather events have claimed hundreds of lives worldwide in recent weeks, and upcoming forecasts for wildfire and hurricane seasons are dire.

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  • Environment

Climate Change Is Driving Deadly Weather Disasters From Arizona To Mumbai

There's been about two degrees Fahrenheit of warming so far worldwide. That may sound like a small number, but scientists say it's enough to make extreme weather events much more common.

July 29, 2021
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
A farm worker grades and treats rooibos tea leaves before packaging in the Clanwilliam district of South Africa in 2017.

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  • World

Rooibos Tea Is Africa's First Food To Join The EU's List Of Protected Products

Rooibos joins France's Champagne, Greece's feta cheese and Colombian coffee on the list. The tea is said to have numerous health benefits.

July 28, 2021
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
From left, screenshots from Olympians Laviai Nielsen, Ilona Maher and Raven Saunders' recent TikTok posts from the Tokyo Olympics.

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  • Sports

Olympians Are Dominating TikTok. Here's How To Follow Along

TikTok is owning the 2020 Olympics as athletes share highlights and behind the scenes updates from Tokyo with each other and followers at home.

July 28, 2021
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By:
  • Emily Alfin Johnson
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