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Canadian rapper Drake enlisted Tupac Shakur in his new beef
Drake used AI generated vocals of the rapper in a diss track aimed at rapper Kendrick Lamar. A lawyer representing Tupac's estate sent Drake a cease and desist letter threatening a lawsuit.
Rep. Khanna Calls For U.S. To Provide More COVID-19 Assistance To India
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about India's COVID-19 crisis. Khanna is vice chair of the India caucus, and urges the administration to take action.
Town Crier Championships In Britain Keep Tradition Alive
Because of the pandemic, people most submit their cries by mail. The Guardian reports each 140-word, written proclamation will be judged by staying on topic, and ending with "God Save the Queen."
Golden Doodle Outruns High School Runner In Logan, Utah
The dog named Holly, who had caught sight of the baton being passed in a relay event, broke away from her owner, and raced down the track. The crowd went wild.
Thousands Of U.S. Post Offices Lose Money. Should Some Be Closed?
by Brian Naylor
There are more than 30,000 post office branches across the United States. Most do make money, but thousands, mostly in rural areas, cost more to operate than they take in.
French Protesters Demand Justice After High Court's Murder Ruling
by Eleanor Beardsley
Anger is growing in France over the court ruling that the killer of a Jewish woman was not criminally responsible for her murder because he was "delirious" from drugs at the time of the crime.
Academy Awards Were Handed Out Despite Pandemic Theater Closures
by Mandalit del Barco
The Academy Award made history Sunday night: The first woman of color won an Oscar for best director, and the first Korean won an Oscar for best supporting actress. Nomadland won best picture.
Parler's New iPhone App Will Block Posts That Apple Prohibits
by Shannon Bond
The social media platform Parler this week returns to Apple's app store. It was kicked off Apple and Google's app stores and Amazon's web hosting services after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Biden Approaches The 100-Day Mark Of His Presidency
by Mara Liasson
The president this week crosses the milestone, which is a chance to measure how a new administration is doing. Biden has had a low-key approach so far, but with high marks on many traditional metrics.
Why India's COVID-19 Surge Could Collapse Its Health System
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Heath, about India's latest surge, and how to mitigate it. He says the U.S. must help in three critical areas.
Minnesota's 1st Black Attorney General Led Prosecution In Chauvin Case
by Leila Fadel
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the trial of Derek Chauvin puts other police on notice: If they break the law, they may see their chief and colleagues testify against them.