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Biden's top economic adviser on the state of inflation in the U.S.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with President Biden's top economic adviser, Jared Bernstein, about the state of inflation in the United States according to Thursday's Consumer Price Index report.

The chairman of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service says the panel's overarching goal is to "create a universal expectation of service" in which every American is "inspired and eager to serve."

Should Young Americans Be Required To Do Public Service? Federal Panel Says Maybe

The National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service says it is considering how the nation could implement a universal service program and whether it should be mandatory or optional.

U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Plans To Classify 23 Species As Extinct

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Tierra Curry, a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity, about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposal to declare nearly two dozen species extinct.

When New York City subway trains pull into the terminal, cleaners get on armed with more than a spray bottle with an EPA-approved cleaning solution and have a short period of time to spray and wipe down the benches, poles and doors.

New York City's Subway Ends 24-Hour Service Amid Pandemic

The New York City subway system is halting service from 1 to 5 a.m. indefinitely. Transit officials say they need more time to clean and have to save money while ridership is down.

Denton County Plan Takes A Focused Approach To Improving Access To Health Services

Denton County's in year two of a three-year plan to improve coordination of health information and services to its population. Dr. Matt Richardson,…

Brazil COVID-19 Cases Climb As Deaths Overwhelm Hospitals And Funeral Services

Brazil is experiencing an even more dire COVID-19 with more people now dying there every day than in the United States. Hospitals and funeral services have become overwhelmed as cases climb.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to the media about security on the Mexico-U.S. border after a briefing with Texas National Guard troops at Sergeant Tomas Garces Texas Army National Guard Armory in Weslaco, Texas, U.S., April 12, 2018.

Gov. Abbott sues Biden administration over vaccine mandate for service members

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday he is suing the federal government over the Defense Department’s vaccine mandate for military service members, saying the requirement interferes with his authority over the Texas National Guard. Abbott accused the Biden administration of violating the Second Militia clause of the Constitution and undermining his commander-in-chief power.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor memorialized in National Cathedral funeral service

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was memorialized in a funeral service held at the National Cathedral, where President Biden, Chief Justice John Roberts and her son Jay O'Connor spoke about her legacy.

An underdog came out on top at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Four-year-old Trumpet is the first bloodhound to take home the coveted Best in Show title. And he has something else to toot his horn about: he's a newcomer. Trumpet started competing in January.

Apple, now worth $2 trillion, first crossed the $1 trillion milestone two years ago.

Apple Is Worth $2 Trillion — 1st American Company To Hit Milestone

Apple first crossed the $1 trillion mark just two years ago. The iPhone maker and a handful of other tech giants propelled the S&P 500 index to a new record this week.

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