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Boosters will extend and enhance protections against COVID, Murthy says

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about COVID-19 vaccine boosters, the mixing and matching of vaccines and the White House plan to vaccinate children.

Boosters will extend and enhance protections against COVID, Murthy says

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The Fed announces stricter rules on trading for policymakers and senior staff

The rules follow controversies surrounding trades by the presidents of two regional Fed banks. Critics say the rules don't go far enough.

The Fed announces stricter rules on trading for policymakers and senior staff

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News Brief: Booster approvals, need for nurses, VA Secretary Denis McDonough

CDC endorses booster doses of Moderna and J&J vaccines. Many people apply to nursing school, but there aren't enough teachers. An interview with the secretary of Department of Veterans Affairs.

News Brief: Booster approvals, need for nurses, VA Secretary Denis McDonough

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Scientists are starting to understand the likely endgame for COVID-19

Some scientists believe the current surge of COVID-19 has peaked and the pandemic, at least in the U.S., will ease over the winter months. But then what? Will the virus surge back again next year?

Scientists are starting to understand the likely endgame for COVID-19

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Politics

The biggest push by Democrats for action on voting rights fails in the Senate

Democrats' legislation to alleviate voting restrictions in some states was scaled back in order to get Republican senators on board. But in the end, no GOP lawmakers backed the bill.

The biggest push by Democrats for action on voting rights fails in the Senate

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News brief: COVID boosters, voting rights failure, Russia hosts Afghan talks

The FDA authorizes Moderna and J&J COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Attempts by Democrats to shore up protections for voting rights have hit a wall. Russia hosts a delegation from Afghanistan.

News brief: COVID boosters, voting rights failure, Russia hosts Afghan talks

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News brief: Capitol Hill agenda, Florida school shooting, school board elections

Democrats aim to wrap up their to-do list. A Florida school district will pay $25 million to the families of Parkland shooting victims. School board elections are the new political battlefields.

News brief: Capitol Hill agenda, Florida school shooting, school board elections

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Law

Trump files lawsuit to stop the release of documents related to the Capitol riot

Former President Donald Trump is suing the the National Archives and the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol to try to block the release of documents.

Trump files lawsuit to stop the release of documents related to the Capitol riot

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Asia

North Korea launches its eighth missile test of the year

The test appears to be its first submarine-launched ballistic missile in two years. It comes as the U.S. and Asian allies are meeting to discuss how to get North Korea back to the negotiating table.

North Korea launches its eighth missile test of the year

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Fentanyl is one reason why the U.S. drug addiction crisis is roaring back

Nationwide deaths related to black market fentanyl pills are rising. Many victims are people who got hooked on pain pills following medical procedures.

Fentanyl is one reason why the U.S. drug addiction crisis is roaring back

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Jury selection begins in the trial of 3 men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery

What does the law make of a chase that's shown on video, followed by the death of a man? Jury selection has begun in Georgia in the trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.

Jury selection begins in the trial of 3 men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery

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News brief: Ga. murder trial, Trump sues over documents, mental health access

Jury selection begins in the trial of those accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Ex-President Trump tries to stop the release of Capitol riot documents. The latest on mental health needs for children.

News brief: Ga. murder trial, Trump sues over documents, mental health access

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Asia

Amid a construction slowdown, China's economic growth weakens

Concerns about a faltering property company and widespread power shortages have resulted in China's slowest economic growth figures in a year.

Amid a construction slowdown, China's economic growth weakens

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Business

Behind-the-scenes workers in Hollywood avert a strike

Crew members in the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees have reached a deal. A strike would have shut down much of the film and TV production across the country.

Behind-the-scenes workers in Hollywood avert a strike

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