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'Not a good idea': Experts concerned about pope's upcoming trip to Iraq

'Not a good idea': Experts concerned about pope's upcoming trip to Iraq

Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him.
by The Associated Press

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WWII plane flyover honors Captain Tom Moore at funeral

WWII plane flyover honors Captain Tom Moore at funeral

Church bells rang out and a World War II-era plane flew over the funeral service of Captain Tom Moore on Saturday to honor the veteran who single-handedly raised millions of pounds for Britain's health workers by walking laps in his backyard.
by The Associated Press

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Scientists talked to people in their dreams — and they answered

Scientists talked to people in their dreams — and they answered

Scientists have found that two-way communication is possible with someone who is asleep and dreaming. Specifically, with people who are lucid dreaming — that is, dreaming while being aware you're dreaming.
by James Doubek

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Feb. 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily increase in vaccinations

Feb. 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily increase in vaccinations

Minnesota health officials are reporting a record single-day increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, with Saturday’s update showing more than 56,000 additional doses administered to state residents.
by MPR News Staff

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Key aspects of the COVID-19 relief bill advancing in Congress

Key aspects of the COVID-19 relief bill advancing in Congress

The Democrats' goal is to have COVID-19 relief approved by mid-March, when extra unemployment assistance and other pandemic aid expires. The Senate, which Democrats control with a tie-breaking vote from the vice president, will consider the bill next.
by The Associated Press

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Biden hails House passage of $1.9T pandemic relief bill

Biden hails House passage of $1.9T pandemic relief bill

The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill that was championed by President Joe Biden, the first step in providing another dose of aid to a weary nation as the measure now moves to a tense Senate.
by The Associated Press

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‘Like looking at the moon’: Old-fashioned radio show brings isolated seniors together

‘Like looking at the moon’: Old-fashioned radio show brings isolated seniors together

As businesses and families turned to new technology to connect during the pandemic, a Twin Cities choir turned to the time-tested medium of radio to connect residents in senior living communities.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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