Alexei Navalny poisoned with Soviet-era Novichok, German officials confirm

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The German government says that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Novichok — a Soviet-era nerve agent. Plus, a textile company in Ghana produces vibrant patterns with pandemic motifs. And, it’s the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II today. We hear a story about service dogs who worked with Allied forces during the war.


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