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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
The Chauvin Trial Isn't Technically About Race — But Jury Selection For It Has Been
by Adrian Florido
The Derek Chauvin trial is not technically about race. Yet attorneys have spent most of their time questioning potential jurors about their views on it. One Black juror's questioning illuminates why.
Biden Grapples With The Influx Of Migrants At The Southwestern U.S. Border
by Franco Ordoñez
President Biden is grappling with a challenge that he faced when he was vice president: how to address an influx of Central American migrants at the southwestern U.S. border.
One Of The Canadians Detained In China For 2 Years On Spying Charges Goes On Trial
by Emily Feng
Michael Kovrig was one of two Canadians jailed in China after Canada arrested a top Chinese telecoms executive. He had a closed trial in Beijing after over two years in detention on espionage charges.
As Districts Reopen For In-Person Learning, What Schools May Look Like Going Forward
by Cory Turner
With more and more districts reopening for in-person learning, when will schools reach a new normal — and what might it look like?
Pressure For COVID-19 Vaccine Diplomacy In The Global Race Against Time And Variants
by Tamara Keith
The Biden administration plans to loan millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses to Mexico and Canada. But there's pressure for more vaccine diplomacy in the global race against time and variants.
Air Travel Is Opening Up Again, But That Doesn't Mean The Pandemic Is Over
As the world emerges in fits and starts from the darkest days of the pandemic, travel is once again becoming possible for more people. Our correspondents talk about their recent experiences.
Months After Contracting Virus, They Suffer Crippling Effects Of 'Long COVID'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Fiona Lowenstein and Hannah Davis about their experiences with "long COVID" — a term used when coronavirus-related symptoms linger for several months.
U.S.-China Talks In Alaska Get Off To A Testy Start
Officials are meeting in Anchorage for the first Cabinet-level talks between the two countries since President Biden took office. Secretary of State Blinken laid out concerns with Chinese policy.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Mostly Absent In Israeli Election Campaign
by Daniel Estrin
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is barely an issue in the upcoming Israeli elections, which are a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the vote will impact Palestinians.
Defense Secretary Austin Makes Unannounced Visit To Afghanistan
by Diaa Hadid
As President Biden faces a decision on whether to withdraw troops from the country, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin went to tour the region himself in a visit to the capital of Kabul.
'New Builders' Authors Discuss How Businesses Could Rebound From Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin discusses how small businesses can rebound from the pandemic with Seth Levine and Elizabeth MacBride, authors of The New Builders: Face to Face with the Future of Business.
COVID-19 Vaccine Progress Could Mean Good News For Malaria Vaccine
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Pedro Alonso, director of the World Health Organization's global malaria program, about how COVID-19 vaccine development could improve the fight against malaria.