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Referring to animals as “she” or “he” or “they,” rather than “it,” may more accurately reflect their importance. Dr. Jane Goodall and others are urging AP Stylebook editors to change their guidance. (Image credit: Paul Bersebach/Orange County Register via Getty

NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Kuzzat Altay, president of the Uyghur American Association, about the joint sanctions leveled against China by the U.S., EU, UK and Canada over Uyghur treatment.

Lego theft may be on the rise, with French police investigating an international ring of alleged Lego thieves. Lego expert Gerben van IJken says there could be a Lego black market. (Image credit: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

NPR’s Scott Simon asks Iranian journalist Negar Mortazavi about prospects for a renewed nuclear deal with Iran.

The UK medical regulator said Saturday that out of 30 people who suffered blood clots after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, seven have died. “Out of the 30 reports up to and including 24 March, sadly 7 have died,” the Medicines

Sophia collaborated with Italian artist, processing his work via neural networks and then creating a digital artwork of her own

Suspect in attack at U.S. Capitol went from jock to posting about paranoia, extremist groups  USA TODAY Capitol Police officer killed, another injured after suspect rams car into police barrier outside building  CNN Police officer killed in attack at U.S. Capitol; suspect

Top homicide detective says Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd was ‘totally unnecessary’  CNN Gregg Jarrett: Key witness offers proof of murder and manslaughter in Day 5 of Chauvin trial  Fox News Do the right thing  PR Week Chauvin Trial Update: Day 5  WCCO

Metro Health confirms two ‘breakthrough’ cases of COVID-19 among fully vaccinated people  KSAT San Antonio Health officials see decrease in demand for vaccine despite open eligibility  WIS10 CDC says fully vaccinated people may resume travel  CBS Evening News Will the coronavirus ever go

At an animal sanctuary in the Congo, young students are learning why the gentle, endangered apes known as bonobos should be seen as a national treasure. (Image credit: Ley Uwera for NPR)