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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
German Election Results: Social Democrats Narrowly Beat Merkel's Bloc
The center-left Social Democrats have won the biggest share of the vote in Germany's national election, beating outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right Union bloc in a closely fought race.
A Jury In New York Begins Deliberations In R. Kelly's Federal Trial
After six weeks of hearing from accusers, ex-employees and expert witnesses, the jury decides what's next for Kelly. He faces charges including sexual exploitation of a child, bribery and kidnapping.
After The U.S. Cleared A Migrant Camp, The Border At Del Rio Reopens
by Stephania Corpi
The U.S. is reopening the busy port of entry in Del Rio, Texas, after it cleared thousands of migrants, mostly Haitians, who had set up camp below the international bridge crossing.
China Releases 2 Canadians After Huawei CFO Is Sent Home To China
by Emily Feng
Canada released Meng Wanzhou, a Chinese tech executive who was arrested nearly three years ago on fraud charges by U.S. request. And then, China released two imprisoned Canadian men.
Latest Data On COVID-19 Infections Show Cases Are Dropping
New COVID-19 cases dropped by 20% over the last two weeks. There's optimism this downward trend could continue. At the same time, millions of Americans are eligible for a Pfizer booster shot.
News Brief: German Election Results, Biden's Agenda, COVID Data
On Sunday, Social Democrats beat German Chancellor Merkel's bloc. President Biden's agenda will face many tests this week. New COVID-19 cases have fallen by 20% over the last two weeks.
Biden's Strategy Will Be Put To The Test As House Democrats Prepare To Vote
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic strategist Dan Sena about next steps. House Democrats are feuding over the way forward on infrastructure and spending bills. A key vote is now set for Thursday.
Rev. Rose Okeno's Historic Ordination Adds To Women's Progress In Kenya
Rev. Rose Okeno is the first woman elected as a full Anglican bishop in Kenya. Her ordination defies a church movement that put a moratorium on female bishops.
Critics Blast Arizona's School Voucher Offer As A Way To Avoid Mask Mandates
by Ben Giles
Arizona's governor is promising families who want to opt out of school mask or vaccine mandates vouchers to cover private school tuition. That money is coming from federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Rural Health Officials Push Back Against Biden's Vaccine Mandate
by Kirk Siegler
Rural health leaders are warning that the Biden administration's vaccine mandates will worsen staff availability at small-town hospitals as the pandemic wears on.