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London High Court grants Julian Assange the right to appeal extradition to the U.S.
London's High Court grants Julian Assange an appeal on his pending extradition to the US to face espionage charges.
After Graphic Video Started 1st Day, Trump Trial Enters 2nd Day
Emotional stories, graphic videos and animated arguments echoed in the Senate chamber on Tuesday as the constitutionality of former President Trump's impeachment trial was debated.
GOP Strategist: Some Members Of Congress Are Accomplices To Insurrection
NPR'S Sacha Pfeifer talks to Sarah Longwell, publisher of the conservative site The Bulwark, about whether elected officials, who helped to incite Capitol rioters, should be held accountable.
Oldest Person In Europe Recovers From Coronavirus
Sister Andree, a retired nun who lives in the south of France, turns 117 on Thursday. She says she had no COVID-19 symptoms, but did have to isolate in her room at the nursing home.
Kenyan Musician Composes Song About Life After COVID-19
by Eyder Peralta
Coronavirus infection rates in Kenya are the lowest they have been since the beginning of the pandemic, and life seems back to normal. A new song is capturing that moment.
Twitter Effort To Quell Misinformation Calls On Users To Fact-Check Tweets
by Shannon Bond
Twitter is turning to its users to help find and flag misinformation with a new pilot program called Birdwatch — combining crowdsourcing and consensus.
Scientists Discover What May Be World's Smallest Reptile
The world of tiny animals has just gotten even smaller. A new species of chameleon, which is about the size of a sunflower seed, has been found in Madagascar.
Tennessee Aims To Close Racial Gap Over COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
by Blake Farmer
In many states, white residents are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black residents. These inequities have spurred new strategies, such as sending doses to community-based clinics.
News Brief: Trump Trial, Domestic Extremism, Twitter's Birdwatch
House impeachment managers will present their opening arguments. The U.S. military examines domestic extremism within its ranks. Twitter begins an effort to try to stop the spread of misinformation.
Up For Sale: 'Possibly The Thinnest House In London'
At just 6 feet wide, the skinny living quarters might be compared to a "luxury yacht," according to the real estate agency. The asking price is $1.3 million.