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Italy's Prime Minister Quits As COVID-19 Response Splits Coalition Government

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte replies to questions ahead of a confidence vote last week at the Senate at Palazzo Madama in Rome. Conte handed in his resignation Tuesday. Yara Nardi/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Italy's Prime Minister Quits As COVID-19 Response Splits Coalition Government

Giuseppe Conte handed in his resignation Tuesday following weeks of political uncertainty and the loss of a coalition partner over his handling of the coronavirus' second wave and economic recovery.

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How Florida, Tennessee and Oregon Are Rolling Out COVID-19 Vaccines

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Mental Health

Biden Administration Criticized For Delay In Tackling Opioid Crisis

by Brian Mann

Biden Administration Criticized For Delay In Tackling Opioid Crisis

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Media

Washington Post's Executive Editor Announces Retirement

by David Folkenflik

Washington Post's Executive Editor Announces Retirement

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National

Biden Picks Gary Gensler To Head SEC

by Chris Arnold

Biden Picks Gary Gensler To Head SEC

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National

Puerto Rico's Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Gender Violence

by Adrian Florido

Puerto Rico's Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Gender Violence

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World

In First Official Call, Biden And Putin Discuss Cyberattack, Arms Deal

by Michele Kelemen

In First Official Call, Biden And Putin Discuss Cyberattack, Arms Deal

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Technology

With Few Details From Health Officials, Volunteers Create COVID-19 Vaccine Database

by Lesley McClurg

With Few Details From Health Officials, Volunteers Create COVID-19 Vaccine Database

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Asia

Residents Protest As China Demolishes Some Of Beijing's Wealthy Suburbs

by Emily Feng

Residents Protest As China Demolishes Some Of Beijing's Wealthy Suburbs

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National

Outdoor Zumba Classes Bring Joy To Some New Yorkers During The Pandemic

by Sally Herships

Outdoor Zumba Classes Bring Joy To Some New Yorkers During The Pandemic

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Race

Some Advocates Worry Biden's Executive Actions On Racial Justice Are Too Weak

by Ayesha Rascoe

Some Advocates Worry Biden's Executive Actions On Racial Justice Are Too Weak

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World

With Expensive U.S. COVID-19 Vaccines, Many Countries Look Elsewhere

by Joe Palca

With Expensive U.S. COVID-19 Vaccines, Many Countries Look Elsewhere

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Italy's Prime Minister Quits As COVID-19 Response Splits Coalition Government

by Sylvia Poggioli

Italy's Prime Minister Quits As COVID-19 Response Splits Coalition Government

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Politics

GOP Strategist On The Party's Future In The Post-Trump Era

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Health

Some Health Experts Suggest Double Masking As New Coronavirus Variants Spread

by Maria Godoy

Some Health Experts Suggest Double Masking As New Coronavirus Variants Spread

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Economy

New Treasury Secretary Wants Congress To 'Act Big' With Pandemic Response

by Scott Horsley

New Treasury Secretary Wants Congress To 'Act Big' With Pandemic Response

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Health

Nursing Homes Offer Financial Incentives To Encourage Staff To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

by Allison Aubrey

Nursing Homes Offer Financial Incentives To Encourage Staff To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

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World

Indian Police Clash With Farmers Protesting Agricultural Reforms

by Lauren Frayer

Indian Police Clash With Farmers Protesting Agricultural Reforms

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Photography

New Book Features Work Of NPR Photographer Killed On Assignment In Afghanistan

by Quil Lawrence

New Book Features Work Of NPR Photographer Killed On Assignment In Afghanistan

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National

Biden Announces Plans To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Supply

by Pien Huang

Biden Announces Plans To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Supply

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