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Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
by Adrian Andrews
Roger Fortson's funeral was Friday in Atlanta. Fortson, a U.S. airman, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy earlier this month, which his family contends was unjustified.
Mexico's President Has Been Muddying The Country's COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging
by Carrie Kahn
Mexico's president has been zigzagging on whether or not to get a vaccine, muddying a message about the vaccine's effectiveness in the country with the third-highest COVID-19 death rate in the world.
Verdict Reached For Derek Chauvin's Trial For The Murder Of George Floyd
by Leila Fadel
A verdict has been reached in Derek Chauvin's Trial for the murder of George Floyd.
EMA Says Benefits Outweigh The Clots Potentially Linked To Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
by Jason Beaubien
The European Medicines Agency concluded there is a possible link between the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and rare, unusual blood clots, saying the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the very rare risks.
Manchester City And Chelsea To Pull Out Of Newly-Formed Football League
NPR's Mary Louise Kelley talks with Rob Harris, sports writer for the Associated Press about how Manchester United and Chelsea say they won't join the European Super League.
How Pandemic Responses Are Shaping The Economic Recovery Of 3 Continents
by Scott Horsley
China, Europe, and the United States have had mixed success in controlling the pandemic, and it's shaping the economic recovery on three continents.
Chad's Military Says President Killed On Battlefield
Chad's President Idriss Déby, who ruled the country for more than 30 years, is dead. An army spokesman says Déby died after sustaining injuries on the front line of a battle against rebel forces.
Outdoor Mask Mandates Could Lift Soon, According To Ashish Jha Of Brown University
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, who says outdoor transmission of COVID-19 is low and states may soon lift outdoor mask mandates.
As Cape Cod's Tourist Season Nears, A Push To Get The Community Vaccinated
by Jennette Barnes
COVID-19 variants are escalating new cases on Cape Cod. Health officials are racing to get communities vaccinated before the tourists arrive.
Closing Arguments Delivered In Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial
by Adrian Florido
Lawyers delivered their closing arguments in Derek Chauvin's murder trial before the start of jury deliberations.