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Twitters gone viral: album of endangered bird songs charts in Australia

Songs of Disappearance is an collection of bird calls from 53 threatened Australian species. And for a brief spell, it was a best-selling album.

Delta’s CEO asked the CDC for a 5-day isolation. Some flight attendants feel at risk

Some workers are concerned about new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that shortens the isolation period for COVID-19 cases.

‘Morning Edition’ producers highlight their favorite stories of 2021

Some of the producers at Morning Edition talk about the memorable stories they worked on in 2021.

‘You never get over it.’ Remembering the EF5 tornado that hit Joplin in 2011

One of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history struck Joplin, Mo., a little over 10 years ago. Despite a massive recovery effort, the survivors still bear psychological scars.

LA police post store shooting video in which officer’s bullet killed teen bystander

The Los Angeles Police Department released body camera video of an incident in which an officer fired at an assault suspect and also killed a 14-year-old girl in a department store dressing room.

COVID surge in New Hampshire overwhelms the state’s hospitals

ICU workers at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, say the COVID-19 spike feels like a never-ending tsunami. Most of the patients in the unit have not been vaccinated.

Judge refuses to dismiss indictment against alleged Proud Boys leaders

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly on Tuesday rejected defense attorneys’ arguments that the four men are charged with conduct that is protected by the First Amendment right to free speech.

NFL Hall of Fame coach and iconic sports broadcaster John Madden dies at 85

For 10 seasons, John Madden led the Oakland Raiders as head coach. After his retirement, he became a legendary NFL commentator for three decades.

The CDC slashes estimates of omicron’s prevalence in the U.S.

New data from the CDC released on Tuesday shows that while omicron remains the dominant variant, delta — which is the more severe strain — is still a worrisome driving force behind the current surge.

‘The guy from Searchlight’: Former Senate leader Harry Reid is dead at 82

Born into poverty in Searchlight, Nev., the onetime amateur boxer served in Congress for 34 years — first in the House and, later, for three decades in the Senate.

John Madden, NFL Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, has died at age 85

Legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden has died, according to the league. He was 85.

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