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Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are trying to figure it out
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Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are trying to figure it out

Last year, a dog named Bunny went viral on TikTok for pressing buttons with words on them to "communicate" with her owner. But can dogs even understand those words on a soundboard in the first place? A new study in the journal PLOS One seeks answers. Host Regina G. Barber and producer Rachel Carlson break down that story and more of the week's news with the help of All Things Considered's Ari Shapiro.

Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are trying to figure it out

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Monday

The Bidens host bunnies, farmers and kids at the White House's annual Easter egg roll

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attend the annual Easter egg roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 10. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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The Bidens host bunnies, farmers and kids at the White House's annual Easter egg roll

The White House unveiled new bunny costumes, received commemorative eggs from egg growers and students and hosted 30,000 visitors to participate in the roll and other education-themed activities.