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The NIH is 'largely finished' moving its former research chimps to a sanctuary

Two chimpanzees roam the grounds of Chimp Haven in Louisiana. Many former research chimpanzees have been sent to retire at the sanctuary. Images provided by Chimp Haven hide caption

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NIH is 'largely finished' moving its former research chimps to a sanctuary

All chimps managed by the National Institutes of Health that are currently eligible to go to a sanctuary have been moved there, but animal welfare advocates say more should be allowed to go.

News brief: high court retirement, Russia-Ukraine crisis, economic growth data

by Rachel Martin , Steve Inskeep

News brief: high court retirement, Russia-Ukraine crisis, economic growth data

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Run Abe Rounds

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Shake It Omer Klein

Justice Breyer's retirement gives Biden his first opportunity for a high court pick

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Rivers & Parks Johnathan Blake

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Harmonee Joel Ross

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Andromede Vibes Kyo Itachi

Latest data will give a sense of where the economic momentum is headed

by Rachel Martin , Scott Horsley

Latest data will give a sense of where the economic momentum is headed

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The expanded child tax credit briefly slashed child poverty. Here's what else it did

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The expanded child tax credit briefly slashed child poverty. Here's what else it did

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Daku (432 hz) Free The Robots

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Sagana Free the Robots

Race in Siberia sets the record for coldest marathon

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Gas stoves leak climate-warming methane even when they're off

Gas stoves emit pollution into your house and are connected to a production and supply system that leaks the powerful greenhouse gas methane during drilling, fracking, processing and transport. Meredith Miotke for NPR hide caption

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Climate

Gas stoves leak climate-warming methane even when they're off

by Jeff Brady

Gas stoves leak climate-warming methane even when they're off

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C.R.E.A.M. El Michels Affair

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Uncut Gem El Michels Affair

Television

After 40 games, Amy Schneider's 'Jeopardy!' run has come to an end

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Movies

Sundance Film Festival: Suggestions for dramas and documentaries to watch

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The Journalist Nick Foster

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March of the Sad Ones Petros Klampanis

Law

With Justice Breyer retiring, Biden will have a Supreme Court pick

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Science

The NIH is 'largely finished' moving its former research chimps to a sanctuary

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

The NIH is 'largely finished' moving its former research chimps to a sanctuary

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Dune Dance On Our Own Clock

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Be Encouraged Kiefer

History

'Throughline': The history of understanding our dreams

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'Throughline': The history of understanding our dreams

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Chauvet Dreams Ramtin Arablouei

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Girth Rides a (Horse)+ Adam Wiltzie

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Purbasha Sabzi

Health

A new version of the omicron variant has scientists on alert

by Steve Inskeep , Michaeleen Doucleff

A new version of the omicron variant has scientists on alert

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Europe

European leaders caution against escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

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European leaders caution against escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

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Circuit Boards Marcus Bagalà

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Cascading Bells Marcus Bagalà

Strange News

In each week of 2021, David Rush from Idaho set a Guinness World Record

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Spotify removes Neil Young's music after he objects to Joe Rogan's podcast

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Music News

Spotify removes Neil Young's music after he objects to Joe Rogan's podcast

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Spotify removes Neil Young's music after he objects to Joe Rogan's podcast

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Old Man (Instrumental Version) (Originally performed by Neil Young) Neil Young

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Ohio (Instrumental Version) (Originally performed by Neil Young) Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

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Ferus Gallery Allah-Las

Europe

Russia is mulling over the U.S. response to its demands on Ukraine and NATO

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Russia is mulling over the U.S. response to its demands on Ukraine and NATO

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Politics

Biden was slow to move on Russia-Ukraine crisis, Rep. Malliotakis says

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National

San Jose passes law requiring gun owners to get liability insurance

by Martin Kaste

San Jose passes law requiring gun owners to get liability insurance

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News brief: high court retirement, Russia-Ukraine crisis, economic growth data

Justice Breyer's retirement gives Biden his first opportunity for a high court pick

Latest data will give a sense of where the economic momentum is headed

The expanded child tax credit briefly slashed child poverty. Here's what else it did

Race in Siberia sets the record for coldest marathon

Gas stoves leak climate-warming methane even when they're off

After 40 games, Amy Schneider's 'Jeopardy!' run has come to an end

Sundance Film Festival: Suggestions for dramas and documentaries to watch

With Justice Breyer retiring, Biden will have a Supreme Court pick

The NIH is 'largely finished' moving its former research chimps to a sanctuary

'Throughline': The history of understanding our dreams

A new version of the omicron variant has scientists on alert

European leaders caution against escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

In each week of 2021, David Rush from Idaho set a Guinness World Record

Spotify removes Neil Young's music after he objects to Joe Rogan's podcast

Russia is mulling over the U.S. response to its demands on Ukraine and NATO

Biden was slow to move on Russia-Ukraine crisis, Rep. Malliotakis says

San Jose passes law requiring gun owners to get liability insurance

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