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Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas
by Barbara Sprunt
The Senate has rejected both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, swiftly ending the trial triggered by the House's narrow vote to impeach in February.
'Sex Addiction' Cited As Spurring Spa Shooting, But Most Killed Were Of Asian Descent
by Lisa Hagen
Georgia authorities say the suspect in Tuesday's Atlanta spa shootings claimed a 'sex addiction' and that he wasn't racially motivated, though six of the eight killed were women of Asian descent.
Ga. Asian-American Community's Reaction To Spa Shootings And Anti-Asian Violence
The shootings in Atlanta have rattled the Asian-American community in Georgia. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Bee Nguyen, a representative in the state legislature.
Biden Announced A $12 Billion Plan For COVID-19 Testing In Schools, A Pricey Endeavor
by Allison Aubrey
The Biden administration announced a $12 billion plan to expand the ability of schools to test students, teachers and staff for COVID-19. Some Massachusetts schools are doing this, but it's expensive.
South Africa Is Emerging From The Pandemic After Being Hit Hard By Coronavirus
by Eyder Peralta
South Africa has registered over 1.5 million cases of COVID-19 — one of the worst-affected countries in the world. Cases are now down, restrictions have eased and South Africans are looking forward.
What Authorities Know About The Spa Shootings In Atlanta
In Cherokee County, Ga., authorities are still trying to understand why a 21-year-old man shot and killed four people at Young's Asian Massage Parlor and then killed four others at spas in Atlanta.
The Latest Stimulus Package Includes $130 Billion For K-12 Education
by Anya Kamenetz
American Rescue Package includes almost $130 billion for K-12 education. Some of the things it may be spent on are supplies, renovating buildings and helping with "learning loss" during the pandemic.
How To Get Trump Voters Vaccinated When Half Say They Don't Plan To
by Tamara Keith
Nearly half of Trump voters say they don't plan to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The race is on to find pro-vaccine messaging that connects with vaccine-skeptical white Republicans.
Russia's Efforts At Information Warfare Against The West Continue
Russia is currently in a battle against the West, aggressively promoting Sputnik V to Europe and other regions and conducting sophisticated hacking efforts, most recently through Solarwinds.
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Defends DHS's Work At The Border To Congress
by Claudia Grisales
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appeared before the House Homeland Security Committee as the number of unaccompanied minors and migrants seeking asylum overwhelm federal agencies.