A paramedic inspires an injured boy's mother to be a nurse
In this week's StoryCorps, a paramedic and nurse talk about how their lives have been linked. Audio produced for Morning Edition by Barry Gordemer.
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Verdict in ex-officer Potter's trial is bittersweet, says Daunte Wright's aunt
Former police officer Kim Potter was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Wright's aunt Naisha Wright and attorney Benjamin Crump.
How can we get together for the holidays and still be safe?
Omicron has fueled extra holiday anxiety. NPR's A Martinez asks Dr. Leana Wen of the George Washington University about how to stay safe if we stick to our travel and gathering plans.
Ex-officer Kim Potter is found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright
The former Minnesota police officer, who fatally shot Wright after mistakenly drawing her handgun instead of a Taser during a traffic stop, was found guilty of first- and second-degree manslaughter.
COVID cases in meatpacking plants impacted workers and their rural communities
A year and a half after COVID-19 outbreaks tore through many of the nation's meatpacking plants, workers and their towns are still working on ways to enhance safety.
People face long lines as they rush to get tested for COVID ahead of the holidays
Americans are scrambling to find out if they're COVID-free so they can go through with their plans. But for many, that means queuing up for hours or tracking down scarce at-home testing kits.
LA police kill teenage girl while firing on male suspect in clothing store shooting
Los Angeles police fatally shot a 14-year-old girl in a clothing store dressing room Thursday as officers fired on an assault suspect and a bullet pierced a wall and struck the girl, authorities say.
Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo won't be charged for touching a female trooper
A Long Island prosecutor says Cuomo won't face criminal charges after a state trooper said she felt "completely violated" by his unwanted touching at an event at Belmont Park in 2019.
Amazon unionization efforts get a boost under a settlement with U.S. labor board
Under pressure to improve worker rights, Amazon has reached a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board to allow its employees to freely organize — and without retaliation.
New Year's Eve celebrations will still be on in Times Square, but with smaller crowds
Viewing areas that normally accommodate about 58,000 people will be limited to about 15,000 to allow for more distancing, and everyone in attendance must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask.