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Minnesota tradition uses Arbor Day to plant trees and ease political tensions
by Clay Masters
For state politicians in Minnesota, Arbor Day celebrations mean taking a break from politics to engage in a nonpartisan activity — tree planting.
Miami Beach Imposes Curfew To Try To Curtail COVID-19 Spread
by Veronica Zaragovia
Miami Beach has declared a state of emergency and imposed an 8 p.m. curfew. The moves came after crowds of people without masks gathered to party and confrontations broke out with police.
WWII Veteran Knits Hats For The Homeless
WWII veteran Tom Cornish, 96, has dedicated his life to volunteering for the homeless at the Salvation Army. He's resolved to knit a hat a day for a year to give to those less fortunate.
Sunday Church Services Remember Victims Of Georgia Spa Killings
by Emil Moffatt
The suspected gunman in last week's shootings at Atlanta-area spas belonged to a church, which has ended his membership. Members prayed for both his family and families of the victims.
French Bulldog Gains In Ranking Of Top Dog Breeds
New data from the American Kennel Club shows Labrador retrievers are the most popular dog in the U.S. The French bulldog has moved up in the rankings, and is in second place.
The Fight For D.C. Statehood Returns To Capitol Hill
by Mikaela Lefrak
After Democrats took control of the U.S. Senate and kept control of the House, advocates see an opening to push for statehood for the District of Columbia.
NCAA Criticized For Inequities Between Men, Women's Tournaments
NPR's Noel King talks to USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the gender equity gap exposed by the NCAA's March Madness tournaments, and what should be done about it.
On Asia Tour, U.S. Secretary Of State Blinken Meets With Local Journalists
by Anthony Kuhn
Antony Blinken met with local journalists when he was in Seoul and Tokyo. Judging from local press reaction, U.S. allies in Asia generally see Blinken's visit as a good start to bolstering relations.
Artist Told To Remove Mural Dedicated To Chief's 2020 Super Bowl Win
An artist spent 60 hours painting a mural on the side of his house to celebrate the NFL team's victory. The urban planning department in Kansas City, Kan., told him to remove it by month's end.
News Brief: AstraZeneca Vaccine, Miami Beach Curfew, Border Crisis
AstraZenica's COVID-19 vaccine may soon be available in the U.S. Miami Beach is under curfew and emergency restrictions. The migrant surge is the first big political firestorm of Biden's presidency.