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Here's who will lead the White House COVID response for the next pandemic phase

Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, seen here in a December 2020 file photo. Jha is the new White House COVID-19 response coordinator. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption

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Politics

Here's who will lead the White House COVID response for the next pandemic phase

President Biden recently announced a new COVID plan to try to get things back to normal. Dr. Ashish Jha — a familiar face in the public health community — helped develop that plan.

Europe

Mariupol theater rescue continues as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its 4th week

by Tim Mak

Mariupol theater rescue continues as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its 4th week

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National Security

U.S. and allies are sending thousands of weapons to Ukraine

by Tom Bowman

U.S. and allies are sending thousands of weapons to Ukraine

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Energy

Conservatives call to revive Keystone XL, but the pipeline company has moved on

by Arielle Zionts

Conservatives call to revive Keystone XL, but the pipeline company has moved on

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Author Interviews

'The Bond King' details the rise and fall of notorious financial investor Bill Gross

by Ari Shapiro , Vincent Acovino , Patrick Jarenwattananon

'The Bond King' details the rise and fall of notorious financial investor Bill Gross

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Europe

Can Ukraine really win this war?

by Juana Summers , Linah Mohammad , Patrick Jarenwattananon

Can Ukraine really win this war?

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Dance

Prima ballerina Olga Smirnova leaves Bolshoi Ballet in protest of Russian invasion

by Ailsa Chang , Megan Lim , Amy Isackson

Prima ballerina Olga Smirnova leaves Bolshoi Ballet in protest of Russian invasion

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Animals

Hunting moose to help save them: some states are giving it a shot

by Abagael Giles

Hunting moose to help save them: some states are giving it a shot

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Global Health

The U.S. has shipped 500 million COVID vaccine doses globally, but there's work ahead

by Ailsa Chang , Elena Burnett , Christopher Intagliata

The U.S. has shipped 500 million COVID vaccine doses globally, but there's work ahead

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Movie Reviews

Review: 'The Outfit' is tailor-made to keep audiences guessing

by Bob Mondello

Review: 'The Outfit' is tailor-made to keep audiences guessing

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Politics

Here's who will lead the White House COVID response for the next pandemic phase

by Tamara Keith , Elena Moore

Here's who will lead the White House COVID response for the next pandemic phase

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Politics

Months before the Russian invasion, the White House started on a plan to unite allies

by Asma Khalid

Months before the Russian invasion, the White House started on a plan to unite allies

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Economy

How the pandemic housing market spurred buyer's remorse across America

by Ailsa Chang , Jason Fuller

How the pandemic housing market spurred buyer's remorse across America

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World

Putin's rhetoric is a worrisome reminder of Russia's dark past

by Juana Summers , Lauren Hodges , Kathryn Fox

Putin's rhetoric is a worrisome reminder of Russia's dark past

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Politics

President Biden's virtually met with Irish prime minister for St. Patrick's Day

by Scott Detrow

President Biden's virtually met with Irish prime minister for St. Patrick's Day

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World

More than 44,000 Afghans tried for a fast track to the U.S. About 200 have gotten it

by Laura Benshoff | Keystone Crossroads

More than 44,000 Afghans tried for a fast track to the U.S. About 200 have gotten it

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Jimmie Allen put his own spin on country music — and is now reaping the rewards

"Ain't no bumpers in life," Jimmie Allen says, as he explains his philosophy on bowling and his career. Larry McCormack for NPR hide caption

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Jimmie Allen put his own spin on country music — and is now reaping the rewards

by Ailsa Chang , Cyrena Touros , Jonaki Mehta , Christopher Intagliata

Jimmie Allen put his own spin on country music — and is now reaping the rewards

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