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A rural Washington emergency dispatch center closes as 911 operator shortage persists

5:09pm August 22, 2022

by Austin Jenkins

There's a national shortage of 911 operators. In Washington state, the situation is so dire that it closed a rural dispatch center. In addition to recruiting, technology might be a longer-term fix.

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A look at 'quiet quitting' — and whether it's a good or bad thing

5:09pm August 22, 2022

by Amina Kilpatrick

Closing your laptop at 5 p.m. Doing only assigned tasks. Spending more time with family. These are some practices in the workplace trend of "quiet quitting" — which some experts say is a misnomer.

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3 law enforcement officers in Arkansas are suspended following viral video of beating

4:55pm August 22, 2022

by Michael Hibblen

In Arkansas, two sheriff's deputies and a police officer have been removed from duty after video posted to social media appeared to show them beating a suspect who was down on the ground.

What happens to sweat in outer space (Hint: There's no gravity to help it drip away)

4:55pm August 22, 2022

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Humans' ability to sweat is useful on Earth — but when people go up into space, they find that perspiring in zero gravity presents some unique challenges.

After more than 50 years at the NIH, Dr. Fauci says he's retiring in December

4:26pm August 22, 2022

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Dr. Fauci has been at the National Institutes of Health for over 50 years. On Monday, the nation's top infectious disease doctor announced he'll be stepping down from government service in December.

Country stores — a hallmark of rural life — deal with the challenge of inflation

4:26pm August 22, 2022

by Stephan Bisaha

Country stores are a hallmark of rural life. Many have survived for more than 100 years by learning to adapt. Today, they face a new challenge: inflation.

Members of the Columbus Education Association rally earlier this summer ahead of their vote this past Sunday night to officially strike this week.

Why teachers from one of Ohio's largest school districts are on strike

4:23pm August 22, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

Children in the Columbus, Ohio, school system will likely begin their first day online because 4,500 teachers are striking after negotiations over a new contract with the district went nowhere.

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Defense argues against death penalty for Parkland gunman, who already pleaded guilty

4:14pm August 22, 2022

by Greg Allen

In Florida, the defense began presenting its case in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shootings. This trial will determine whether the gunman is executed or spends his life in prison.

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Nicole Mann will be the 1st Native woman in space

4:14pm August 22, 2022

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, who is going to be the first Native woman in space.

Queer bars are stepping up in the fight against monkeypox

4:14pm August 22, 2022

by Camille Peterson

As monkeypox continues to spread in the gay community, queer bars have become a place to get information about how to stay safe, without adding to rising stigma.