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What Arizona's Mexico-born Republican congressman thinks of the border situation
by Mansee Khurana
As part of the "We, The Voters" series exploring immigration, we meet Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani, a Mexican American representing Arizona's Sixth Congressional District.
If World's Battery Supply Doesn't Scale Up, Automakers Will Be In Trouble
by Camila Domonoske
Electric vehicle production is increasing at an astonishing pace, and that means automakers need more batteries. Companies are racing to secure raw materials to avoid a shortage in a few years.
A Review Of Day 8 Testimony In Derek Chauvin's Trial In Minneapolis
by Cheryl Corley
The prosecution continues to present its case in the trial against ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, but a theory the defense suggests is the reason for George Floyd's death may be gaining traction.
Shaq Helps Out Georgia Man, Pays For Girlfriend's Engagement Ring
A man in McDonough, Ga., walked into a jewelry store and asked about terms for paying off an engagement ring. That's when another customer stepped in. Ex-NBA star Shaquille O'Neal paid the man's bill.
The History Of Vaccine Passports In The U.S. And What's New
by Yuki Noguchi
Vaccine passports are a flashpoint in the COVID-19 pandemic, but they were used decades ago to help control smallpox. After smallpox was eradicated, there was no longer a need for the passports.
Biden Wants To Increase Rural Access To High-Speed Internet
by Emily Russell
The federal government is pumping billions into boosting broadband access. Because official maps of who has high-speed Internet are inaccurate, rural counties are taking matters into their own hands.
News Brief: Biden Gun Plan, Brazil's COVID Surge, Chauvin Trial Review
Biden will announce steps his administration plans to take on gun violence. Brazil marks a deadly milestone in the coronavirus pandemic. The prosecution continues its case in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Film Composer Hans Zimmer Turns To Creating Ringtones
Zimmer, known for scoring films like Inception and Dunkirk, worked with Chinese phone maker Oppo to offer two unique ringtones along with music for alarms and text notifications.
'Lost On The Front Line': Tracks Health Workers Who Died Of COVID-19
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to investigative reporter Christina Jewett of Kaiser Health News about a yearlong project that revealed more than 3,600 U.S. health care workers died of COVID-19.
Advocates Urge Big Texas Companies To Speak Out Against GOP Voting Bills
by Ashley Lopez
Voting advocates in Texas are pressuring companies to speak out against new voting measures before the bills make it through the state legislature.