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Morning news brief
Protesters at Columbia University have begun occupying a campus building. Four law enforcement officers were killed while serving a warrant in North Carolina. Ukraine desperately needs more soldiers.
I'm vaccinated. Is it OK to sing into a karaoke mic again?
During the pandemic, karaoke was stopped due to fears of viral spread. Is it safe yet to pick up a karaoke mic in public?
Albright and Powell, both secretaries of state, were part of a small club
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state about the legacy of Colin Powell who died Monday. In 2001, Powell became the first Black secretary of state.
North Korea launches its eighth missile test of the year
The test appears to be its first submarine-launched ballistic missile in two years. It comes as the U.S. and Asian allies are meeting to discuss how to get North Korea back to the negotiating table.
COVID-19 infections in Russia surge as well as the death toll
Russia continues a grim streak in nearly daily milestones related to the coronavirus. The government's task force on Monday reported 34,300 new infections — its highest number to date.
People in Hungary grapple with what it means to be European
by Joanna Kakissis
Former Soviet block countries were elated when they were able to open to the West. But that emotion has been replaced by discomfort, as deeply conservative societies grapple with the EU's liberalism.
The EPA moves to regulate industrial chemicals known by the acronym PFAS
by Celeste Gracia
After years of delay, the EPA is moving to regulate industrial chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems. Companies will have to disclose the amount found in many household items.
Fentanyl is one reason why the U.S. drug addiction crisis is roaring back
Nationwide deaths related to black market fentanyl pills are rising. Many victims are people who got hooked on pain pills following medical procedures.
Oregon city aims to alleviate homelessness with a village of tiny houses
by Katia Riddle
Portland is using American Rescue Plan money to build tiny home villages for a growing number of homeless people. Not all communities, however, are embracing these villages.
Jury selection begins in the trial of 3 men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery
What does the law make of a chase that's shown on video, followed by the death of a man? Jury selection has begun in Georgia in the trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.
Immigrants push for better working conditions that were made worse by the pandemic
by Laura Benshoff
Jobs that became more dangerous during the pandemic were often performed by immigrants. These experiences have led some immigrants to push for better working conditions.