The U.S. Faces Another Pandemic Shortage, This Time For Lab Equipment
Science labs across the country are running low on crucial equipment. Our Planet Money team investigated what is behind the supply shortage.
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Jury Prepares To Deliberate In Derek Chauvin Case
The defense and prosecutors have rested their cases in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd while he was in custody.
Virginia Faces Complicated Debate Over Two Confederate Monuments
In Virginia, there's a debate underway about what to do with buildings, monuments and roads named after two Confederate generals — because of their support of Black people after the Civil War.
8 People Killed In Shooting At Fedex Warehouse
A gunman killed eight people before killing himself late Thursday at a FedEx warehouse in Indiana.
More Charges Expected In Investigation Into Capitol Riot
More than 400 people have been charged in connection with the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. We look at the latest on the FBI investigation and what those charged have in common.
Minnesota Police Officer Charged In Death Of Daunte Wright
Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter has been charged with second degree manslaughter for the killing of Daunte Wright. What do these charges mean, and what will prosecutors be looking for?
Can The Afghan Army Hold Off The Taliban Without The U.S.?
The Afghan military remains heavily dependent on U.S. equipment, training and money. It's far from clear how effective this U.S. assistance will be once American troops are gone.
Chicago Releases Video Showing Fatal Police Shooting Of 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo
The highly anticipated footage was released to the public on Thursday, more than two weeks after the seventh-grader was killed by an officer following an alleyway foot pursuit.
Officer Who Killed Daunte Wright Makes 1st Court Appearance In Manslaughter Case
Kim Potter has been charged with second-degree manslaughter. Wright's family has expressed skepticism about the police explanation that Potter mistook her gun for her Taser.
Why The U.S. Government Is Dropping Off Migrants In Rural Arizona Towns
The Border Patrol says the pandemic limits how many people they can safely hold at facilities. Officials say funding and jurisdiction issues also prevent them from transporting migrants to cities.