The U.S. Has Hit 600,000 COVID Deaths, More Than Any Other Country
The latest toll from Johns Hopkins University comes nearly four months after the nation crossed the half-million mark for deaths from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Southwest Airlines Resumes Flights After Tech Glitch Caused Delays Across The Country
Southwest Airlines blamed the flight delays Monday night on tech problems with the company's weather data provider.
How 'Chaos' In The Shipping Industry Is Choking The Economy
The U.S. trade deficit is hitting record highs — and it's fueled by a surge in demand for imports, mostly from East Asia. On both land and at sea, the shipping industry is struggling to keep up.
Federal Judge Throws Out California's Ban On Assault Weapons
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to California Attorney General Rob Bonta about the state's decision to appeal a recent ruling that overturned California's three-decades-old assault weapons ban.
Vaccinations Clear The Way For Vermont To Lift COVID-19 Restrictions
Gov. Scott is lifting all of the state's COVID-19 restrictions after a successful vaccination campaign — 80% of the state's eligible population, those 12 and over, have received at least one dose.
In California, Most Pandemic Restrictions Are Lifted As The State Reopens
Gov. Gavin Newsom set Tuesday as the day California fully reopens. The state has made considerable progress on vaccinations. But some are still concerned it's not enough.
News Brief: Biden Mends Fences, California Reopens, Border Separations
Biden meets with European leaders in Brussels. Most pandemic restrictions in California are lifted Tuesday. A father and son from El Salvador describe being separated because of Trump border policies.
'In The Heights' Box Office Fizzle May Indicate An Audience Seeking Familiar Faces
The screen adaptation of In the Heights opened to less-than-expected box office results. Those numbers may indicate what audiences are looking for as theaters reopen this summer.
Former NATO Commander Says NATO Alliance Has 'Woken Up' To Cybersecurity
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Adm. James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, about the NATO summit and the state of the global alliance.
Biden Has Yet To End The Business Of Detaining Immigrants As He Promised, Critics Say
President Biden pledged during his election campaign to end privately-run immigration detention centers. But advocates say his administration is not following through on his promises.