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The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align

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The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align

For a long time, the Catholic Church rejected scientific findings that conflicted with its doctrine, even persecuting Galileo. Now the Vatican looks to promote its observatory as a bridge to science.

Business

As Americans Return To Dining, Restaurants See Trouble Procuring Supplies

As Americans Return To Dining, Restaurants See Trouble Procuring Supplies

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Africa

Nigerian Man Helps Others Reunite With Family After His Wife, Brothers Were Kidnapped

Nigerian Man Helps Others Reunite With Family After His Wife, Brothers Were Kidnapped

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Health

How Virginia Improved Vaccination Rates Among Latinx Residents

How Virginia Improved Vaccination Rates Among Latinx Residents

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Business

'I Had A Little Bit More Of A Pep In My Step': A New Yorker's Return To The Office

'I Had A Little Bit More Of A Pep In My Step': A New Yorker's Return To The Office

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National

Alabama Coal Workers Strike For Better Wages, Fair Treatment

by Stephan Bisaha

Alabama Coal Workers Strike For Better Wages, Fair Treatment

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Sunday Puzzle: Television Scramble

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Sunday Puzzle: Television Scramble

Sunday Puzzle: Television Scramble

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The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align

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The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align

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The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align

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Music

New Music Recommendations: What Alt.Latino Has Been Listening To

New Music Recommendations: What Alt.Latino Has Been Listening To

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Global Health

Vaccine Rollout Remains Highly Uneven Worldwide

by Jason Beaubien

Vaccine Rollout Remains Highly Uneven Worldwide

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Sports

As The Tokyo Olympics Nears, Health And Vaccination Concerns Remain

As The Tokyo Olympics Nears, Health And Vaccination Concerns Remain

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Weekend Edition Sunday

Politics Chat: 559,000 Jobs Added In May, But Pace Of Growth Still Concerning

by Mara Liasson

Politics Chat: 559,000 Jobs Added In May, But Pace Of Growth Still Concerning

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Politics

Trump's North Carolina GOP Convention Speech And The Phenomenon Of 'The Big Lie'

Trump's North Carolina GOP Convention Speech And The Phenomenon Of 'The Big Lie'

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Latin America

Peru Heads To A Presidential Election With Two Controversial Candidates

by Philip Reeves

Peru Heads To A Presidential Election With Two Controversial Candidates

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Animals

Pet Adoption Soared During The Pandemic. But Now, Shelters Report Overcrowding

Pet Adoption Soared During The Pandemic. But Now, Shelters Report Overcrowding

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Movie Interviews

Nicole Riegel's 'Holler' Illuminates Life In Rust Belt Ohio

Nicole Riegel's 'Holler' Illuminates Life In Rust Belt Ohio

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Author Interviews

John Paul Brammer, The Advice Columnist Behind 'Hola Papi,' Releases His Memoir

John Paul Brammer, The Advice Columnist Behind 'Hola Papi,' Releases His Memoir

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