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A Brief But Spectacular take on creating opportunities
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Linda Maduwura was raised in Zimbabwe and came to the U.S. in 2006, where she studied to become an accountant. She now has her own practice that creates new opportunities for her fellow Zimbabweans back home, especially young African women.
How the people that inspired "Nomadland" make a living
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This past year was no traditional year for the movies - or for the Oscar awards. But there were excellent films and more diversity in the nominations. Chloe Zhao became the first woman of color to win Best Director for "Nomadland." Economics Correspondent Paul Solman reported last fall on the movie and spent time with one of the nomads featured. Here's a second look.
News Wrap: DOJ announces probe into Louisville police
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In our news wrap Monday, a year after police shot and killed Breonna Taylor during a raid of her home, the U.S. Justice Department is launching a full-scale review of police tactics in Louisville, Kentucky. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to new arguments on the right to carry a gun in public. Then, India is in crisis as COVID-19 infections pass 350,000 a day, with more than 2,800 deaths.
Why India's health system is on the 'brink of collapsing'
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India continues to break daily COVID-19 infection records, reporting more than 350,000 new cases and more than 2,800 deaths. While the Biden administration pledged to share vaccines with India and other countries, they will not arrive in India for some time. John Ray of Independent Television News breaks down the latest, and William Brangham speaks to experts about what it means for the country.
Thousands of asylum seekers still in limbo at Mexican border
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In February, President Joe Biden announced plans to wind down "Remain in Mexico" - the Trump administration policy that forced tens of thousands of asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while immigration courts considered their cases. But thousands are still waiting in Mexico, and even those who’ve been allowed into the U.S. have an uncertain future. Amna Nawaz reports from El Paso, Texas.
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's joint address
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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including President Joe Biden’s approval rating, his upcoming joint address to Congress, and the expected Republican response.
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