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News Brief: Benjamin Netanyahu, Texas Voting Bill, Infrastructure Deadline

Israel's prime minister could lose his job as rivals join forces. Texas GOP gives up on a new voting bill after Democrats walk out before a final vote. Still no deal on Biden's infrastructure plan.

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Movies

Amazon Buys MGM's Hollywood Studio. What It Means For Film Industry

E-commerce giant Amazon purchased Hollywood studio MGM for $8.5 billion. Why did Amazon buy MGM, and what does the move portend for the film industry?

Amazon Buys MGM's Hollywood Studio. What It Means For Film Industry

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Health

News Brief: COVID Origin Probe, The Future Of Oil, Calif. Mass Shooting

Biden asks intelligence agencies to push for stronger conclusion to COVID-19 origins. Big oil firms face seismic shifts in how they do business. Shooter kills eight people at San Jose rail yard.

News Brief: COVID Origin Probe, The Future Of Oil, Calif. Mass Shooting

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Law

West Virginia Trial May Establish Corporate Liability For Opioid Crisis

Drug distributors are in court in West Virginia over their role in the state's opioid crisis. Documents spotlight revelations — including internal communications that mocked people with addiction.

West Virginia Trial May Establish Corporate Liability For Opioid Crisis

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Middle East

It's Election Day In Syria. The Outcome Is All But Guaranteed

Syria holds elections on Wednesday, demonstrating that the regime of Bashar Assad is firmly in power after 10 year of civil war.

It's Election Day In Syria. The Outcome Is All But Guaranteed

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Law

Special Grand Jury Will Hear Evidence In Trump Investigation

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Manhattan's district attorney has convened a grand jury to decide whether to indict former President Trump. The DA may have found evidence of a crime — either by Trump or someone close to him.

Special Grand Jury Will Hear Evidence In Trump Investigation

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Law

News Brief: Manhattan Trump Probe, Pipeline Security, Opioid Trial

A new grand jury will hear evidence in the Trump probe. DHS reportedly will issue first cybersecurity regulations for pipelines. Three drug distributors on trial in West Virginia over opioid crisis.

News Brief: Manhattan Trump Probe, Pipeline Security, Opioid Trial

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Middle East

News Brief: Blinken Mideast Trip, Belarus Airspace, George Floyd Anniversary

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken aims to bolster Gaza cease-fire. Belarus faces sanctions for forcing airliner to land. A year after George Floyd's death, President Biden to meet with Floyd's family.

News Brief: Blinken Mideast Trip, Belarus Airspace, George Floyd Anniversary

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Health

Transition: Some Pandemic Safety Precautions Lifted, Others Remain

An update on coronavirus cases and numbers. And, as the pandemic reaches a new phase, many workers are anticipating a return to the workforce. Experts offer tips for re-entry.

Transition: Some Pandemic Safety Precautions Lifted, Others Remain

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Health

News Brief: COVID-19 Shots, Mideast Cease-Fire, George Floyd Rally

Eight states pass milestone of getting 70% of adults vaccinated with at least one shot. Cease-fire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold. George Floyd's family marks one year since his murder.

News Brief: COVID-19 Shots, Mideast Cease-Fire, George Floyd Rally

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Middle East

News Brief: Israel Pummels Gaza, Insurrection Probe, New Coronavirus Detected

Ten days of fighting take a big toll in the Gaza Strip. House passes bill to create a commission to probe Capitol insurrection. A new coronavirus is discovered in Malaysia, and it's coming from dogs.

News Brief: Israel Pummels Gaza, Insurrection Probe, New Coronavirus Detected

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After A Pandemic-Paused Tour, Brothers Osborne Are Ready To Hit The Road

From left, T.J. and John Osborne, photographed during the Academy Of Country Music Awards on April 7, 2019 in Las Vegas. Rich Fury/ACMA2019/Getty Images for ACM hide caption

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Music News

After A Pandemic-Paused Tour, Brothers Osborne Are Ready To Hit The Road

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to T.J. and John Osborne, of the band Brothers Osborne, about returning to the road after a year of major personal revelations.

After A Pandemic-Paused Tour, Brothers Osborne Are Ready To Hit The Road

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Middle East

News Brief: Israel-Hamas Violence, N.C. Shooting, Ford's New F-150

International calls grow to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas. No charges will be brought against N.C. sheriff deputies who fatally shot Andrew Brown Jr. Ford will unveil its electric F-150.

News Brief: Israel-Hamas Violence, N.C. Shooting, Ford's New F-150

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What Will Shape Biden's View Of Gaza Violence Most? Hamas Attacks, Says Dennis Ross

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Middle East

What Will Shape Biden's View Of Gaza Violence Most? Hamas Attacks, Says Dennis Ross

The president is facing calls from some in his party to exert more influence on Israel, but the former Mideast envoy says Hamas rocket fire is "what's guiding him probably more than anything else."

What Will Shape Biden's View Of Gaza Violence Most? Hamas Attacks, Says Dennis Ross

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Middle East

News Brief: U.S. Backs Cease-Fire, Roe V. Wade Challenge, Insurrection Intelligence

The U.S. calls for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The Supreme Court agrees to consider a major rollback of abortion rights. NPR obtains a report on why violence wasn't anticipated on Jan. 6.

News Brief: U.S. Backs Cease-Fire, Roe V. Wade Challenge, Insurrection Intelligence

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