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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Alex Azzi, editor of the NBC blog On Her Turf, about the Paralympics in Tokyo.

Mexican Immigrants, Mexican-Americans Moving To Central Illinois For Jobs

Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil discussed U.S.-Mexico relations in Peoria on Wednesday.

Health Supplies Land in Afghanistan, But Still Not Enough As Need Grows

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rick Brennan, the World Health Organization's regional emergency director of the office for the Eastern Mediterranean, regarding the humanitarian needs in Afghanistan.

Joe Rogan told his Instagram followers that he's been taking taking ivermectin, a deworming veterinary drug that is formulated for use in cows and horses, to help fight the COVID-19 virus. The FDA has warned Americans against taking the medication, warning animal doses of the drug can cause nausea, vomiting and in some cases severe hepatitis requiring hospitalization.

Joe Rogan Says He Has COVID-19 And Has Taken The Drug Ivermectin

Following his diagnosis, the 54-year-old host of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast said he "immediately threw the kitchen sink at it." That included a cocktail of unproven treatments.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has called on Democrats to pause the effort to push through a $3.5 trillion budget.

Manchin Calls On Democrats To Hit Pause On The $3.5 Trillion Budget Package

The conservative West Virginia Democrat called on Democrats to take a "strategic pause" in advancing the $3.5 trillion budget, putting in peril President Biden's spending agenda.

A McDonald's sign is shown on July 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Feds Are Reportedly Looking Into Why McDonald's Ice-Cream Machines Are Always Busted

It's well known among connoisseurs of the fast-food giant's frozen desserts that McDonald's ice-cream machines often break down. It can make McFlurries, shakes and other treats unattainable.

Malaysia's Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli competes in the final of the men's shot put - F20 at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. He was later disqualified for being late to the event.

He Won A Gold At The Paralympics - But Had To Give It Up For Arriving 3 Minutes Late

It was only a matter of a few minutes — but the rules are the rules, and organizers say Malaysia's star shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli broke them.

A person scans a QR code on an Apple Watch to temporarily send their digital driver's license to another mobile phone at a Harmons Grocery store on August 4, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Driver's Licenses Will Soon Be Coming To The iPhone And Apple Watch In These 8 States

Arizona and Georgia will be the first two states to introduce the new feature, which will allow users to add a license or state ID to their Apple devices.

Jennifer Hopwood, chief nursing officer at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, speaks to media during a press conference at Heartland Health Services, 2214 N. University, on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

Peoria Hospitals Strained As Severe COVID-19 Cases Surge Among Unvaccinated

The fourth COVID-19 wave is proving more challenging for the health care system than previous surges.

Kanye West is seen at a <em>Donda</em> listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

From A Small House In a Big Stadium, Kanye Comes Up Empty-Handed

After a personally eventful year, the artist undertook another – and perhaps his most – ambitious, sprawling introduction of a new album. The results seem to be inversely proportional.

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