U.S. Pledges Medical Aid To India, Where COVID-19 Is Overwhelming Hospitals
As India breaks daily global records for coronavirus infections, the U.S. has agreed to send key medical equipment and raw materials to help.
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Justice Dept. Probe Into Minneapolis Police 'Not Meant To Fix Policing'
Following the Justice Department's announcement of a probe into the city's police department, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Christy Lopez, a former DOJ attorney who led similar investigations.
Republicans Push Wave Of Anti-Protest Bills In 'Alternative Universe' Backlash
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Reid Epstein of The New York Times about the GOP-led push across several states to target protestors.
Pandemic Sees Nationwide Uptick In Bike Theft
During the pandemic, more people have been biking for exercise or to avoid crowded public transportation. At the same time, many cities have seen big jumps in bikes stolen from novice cyclists.
The Emotional Toll Of Covering Violence In A Deadly Time
Michel Martin speaks to Shomari Stone, a reporter with Washington, D.C.'s NBC affiliate, about what it's like to cover crime at a time when homicides are on the rise nationally.
Asian Man In Critical Condition After Another Attack In New York City
In an attack that is being investigated as a possible hate crime, a 61-year-old Asian man was pushed to the ground and kicked in the head repeatedly on Friday evening.
New Program Helps Capitol Police Deal With Trauma From The Insurrection
Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan and Dr. Jim Gordon of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C., talked jointly about a new Capitol Police initiative focused on healing trauma.
N.C. Sheriff Says He Wants To Release Bodycam Footage In Killing Of Andrew Brown Jr.
Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy Wooten II says his office wants the footage related to the killing of the 42-year-old Black man to be made public. The local NAACP is demanding Wooten's resignation.
Unprecedented Challenge To Biden's Presidential Win Is Underway In Arizona
An unusual challenge to Arizona's presidential vote is focusing on more than 2 million ballots in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix.
Police Officers In Nashville May Wear Religious Head Coverings
The Nashville Police Department has changed its policy and now allows officers to wear a hijab, the Muslim headcover, on the job. Police say it creates trust in communities they're trying to reach.