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5 takeaways from the Capitol riot criminal cases, one year later

In the year since the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, federal prosecutors have charged more than 700 people related to the attack. Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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5 takeaways from the Capitol riot criminal cases, one year later

NPR has been tracking every criminal case related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. One year after the riot, here are some of the key patterns that have emerged from the cases.

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They believe in Trump's 'Big Lie.' Here's why it's been so hard to dispel

Crowds arrive for the "Stop the Steal" rally on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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They believe in Trump's 'Big Lie.' Here's why it's been so hard to dispel

The resilience of the "Big Lie" is prompting consternation and creative efforts to reach those who remain adamant — despite all evidence to the contrary — that the 2020 Presidential vote was rigged.

They believe in Trump's 'Big Lie.' Here's why it's been so hard to dispel

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At Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, beds are being closed because of staffing shortages. Paulette Parker/Michigan Radio hide caption

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More than 1,300 health care workers at 2 Michigan health systems tested positive for COVID last week

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Two of the largest health systems in Michigan say a combined 1,300 health care workers have tested positive for COVID-19 in just the last week, worsening hospital staffing shortages and forcing systems to close beds and delay hundreds of surgeries and medical procedures.
A Philadelphia house fire killed 13 people, including 7 children

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A Philadelphia house fire killed 13 people, including 7 children

"Losing so many kids is just devastating," Mayor Jim Kenney said. The four smoke alarms in the building did not appear to have been working, fire officials said.
Maverick Carter on Building the LeBron James Empire

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Maverick Carter built an empire with Lebron James. It started by defying assumptions

Years before they built the SpringHill Company, Carter and James were just two kids from Akron, Ohio, who loved playing basketball. Over the past two decades, their friendship and ambitions have grown stronger as they have defied assumptions of what athlete-driven business ventures can be.

Maverick Carter on Building the LeBron James Empire

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22 tips for 2022: How to make it easier to pass on alcohol
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22 tips for 2022

Today's tip for 2022: How to make it easier to pass on alcohol

The best way to support your loved ones who don't want to drink is to make sure drinking feels like a choice — not an obligation.

22 tips for 2022: How to make it easier to pass on alcohol

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8 ways teachers are talking about Jan. 6 in their classrooms

Teachers tell NPR that exploring previous precedents can help students make sense of what happened on Jan. 6. For example: when invading British troops attacked Washington and set fire to the U.S. Capitol in 1814. Keith Lance/Getty Images hide caption

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Education

8 ways teachers are talking about Jan. 6 in their classrooms

A year after a pro-Trump mob invaded the U.S. Capitol, teachers say they want students to grapple with the uncomfortable facts of the day.
This heroic dog traversed the interstate to lead police to her injured owner

Recent snow covers the pine trees alongside Interstate 93 as the road enters the White Mountains on December 26, 2021 in New Hampshire. Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images hide caption

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Animals

This heroic dog traversed the interstate to lead police to her injured owner

What started as a report of a dog loose on the highway ended with the timely rescue of two injured humans. One-year-old Tinsley, a Shiloh Shepherd, is getting praise and extra treats for her heroism.
Challenging census results could mean more federal money for your community

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Challenging the census results could mean more federal money for your community

The census helps guide an estimated $1.5 trillion a year in federal funding to local communities. Some are worried they were undercounted in 2020 and won't get their fair share for the next decade.

Challenging census results could mean more federal money for your community

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The COVID-19 vaccine shows no link to pre-term births, a new CDC study concludes

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The Coronavirus Crisis

The COVID-19 vaccine shows no link to pre-term births, a new CDC study concludes

The study of more than 40,000 pregnancies found that vaccination status had practically no impact on whether a child was born prematurely or smaller or less developed than expected.
Things seem grim now. But America's COVID situation could get better in 6-8 weeks

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Coronavirus Updates

Things seem grim now. But America's COVID situation could get better in 6-8 weeks

In the face of rising COVID-19 cases, Dr. Bob Wachter of the University of California, San Francisco offers reasons to be hopeful about the pandemic's outlook in the months ahead.

Things seem grim now. But America's COVID situation could get better in 6-8 weeks

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