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National

Former FAA official discusses safety concerns over crowded airspace around D.C.

7:43am January 31, 2025

by A Martínez

NPR speaks with Michael McCormick, former vice president of the FAA Air Traffic Organization, about reports that the airspace above Reagan airport has long raised safety concerns.

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Economy

Weather Expected To Effect February Jobs Report

by John Ydstie

Did the harsh winter hold down job creation last month? Or did employers brush away the snow and prepare for spring with a new round of hiring? The unemployment report is out on Friday.

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World News

Investors: Oversight Is Needed For Bitcoin To Become Mainstream

by Steve Henn

Bitcoin's growth was built on the idea it was a currency of the people, unattached to any central bank or regulating authority. But a major theft has put that vision to a tough test.

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Health & Safety

Florida's Insurers Push To Sell Health Coverage To Latinos

by Sammy Mack

Florida has resisted the Affordable Care Act from the get-go, so one of the state's large insurers and Spanish-language media have done most of the outreach to Latinos.

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Politics & Government

Democrats Help Block Nominee For DOJ's Top Civil Rights Job

by Ailsa Chang

The nomination of Debo Adegbile, a civil rights lawyer who helped handle the appeal of a cop killer, forced Democrats to choose between infuriating law enforcement groups or angering minority voters.

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Health & Safety

CVS Caremark To Clear Shelves Of Tobacco Products

by Yuki Noguchi

The drug store chain announced Wednesday morning that it will stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products by Oct. 1. CVS chain says selling cigarettes is at odds with its caretaking mission.

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Temperatures May Hinder St. Patrick's Day Tradition

For decades, the water in the Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick's Day. Only this year, some residents are reluctantly asking the question: Can you dye ice?

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Wake Up And Smell The Bacon

That's the name of Oscar Mayer's new app and iPhone device — limited edition hardware that plugs into the headphone jack. Along with your alarm, you get the signature smell and sizzle.

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World News

Pakistan Agrees To Fresh Negotiations With Taliban Reps

Attacks by Taliban splinter groups continue in Pakistan. Retired Pakistani General Talat Masood tells David Greene the Pakistani government's response has not been organized.

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National

Preview: Steve Inskeep Travels U.S.-Mexico Border

Steve Inskeep has begun a journey along the U.S.-Mexico border — from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean. NPR reporters are also pursuing stories of people, goods and culture crossing the border.

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Can't Locate A Bathroom? There's An App For That

AirPNP is an app that connects full bladders with bathroom owners willing to share their facilities with strangers — for a small fee.

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World News

Zello App Gains Popularity With World's Protesters

Linda Wertheimer talks to Patrick Tucker, the technology editor for Defense One, about Zello — a walkie-talkie app. That app is becoming a key tool for protesters in Ukraine and Venezuela.

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Survey: Americans Have Issues With Tech Jargon

A survey from Vouchercloud finds that a lot of Americans don't talk tech — at least not very well. More than 20 percent of respondents thought MP3 was a robot from Star Wars.

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