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Minn. State Rep. Wants Budget Talks Stopped Until Public Safety Bills Are Passed

8:45am April 15, 2021

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Minnesota State Rep. Cedrick Frazier about efforts to overhaul the police following Daunte Wright's killing by an officer in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

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Federal Government Is Accused Of Leaving Migrants In Border Towns

8:35am April 15, 2021

by Kirk Siegler

In rural Arizona, the Border Patrol is now dropping off migrants from overflowing detention facilities in small towns that are cut off from transportation and other services.

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Comparing The COVID-19 Vaccination Process Of California To Florida's

7:55am April 15, 2021

We look at how two states are distributing COVID-19 vaccines. California is expanding eligibility to anyone 16 or older — weeks after Florida launched its own expansion.

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California Community Reacts To Planned U.S. Troop Exit From Afghanistan

7:51am April 15, 2021

by Rachael Myrow

California's Bay Area is home to a large number of Afghans, many of whom moved there after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. They have a variety of reactions to the announced U.S. pullout from Afghanistan.

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Ex-Fraternity Members At LSU Pay Off Cook's Mortgage

6:28am April 15, 2021

For 14 years, Jessie Hamilton cooked at the Phi Gamma Delta house. When a former member heard she was working two jobs to try to pay her mortgage, a collection was started. The house is now paid off.

Hassan Shibly, once the prominent head of the Council on American-Islamic Relations' Florida chapter, resigned after allegations of domestic abuse were made against him. Since then, other women have come forward with accusations of their own. Shibly has d

Muslim Civil Rights Leader Accused Of Harassment, Misconduct

5:01am April 15, 2021

by Leila Fadel

A former chapter leader at the Council on American-Islamic Relations was accused of domestic abuse. Since then, other women have come forward with allegations of bad behavior, while he disputes all.

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'He Had A Smile That Was Angelic. He Lit Up The Room': Remembering Daunte Wright

12:43am April 15, 2021

by David Schaper

We take a look at the young life of Daunte Wright, the 20-year-old shot dead by Brooklyn Center police.

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Biden Appoints Erika Moritsugu To Asian American Liaison Role

10:35pm April 14, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

"Moritsugu will bring her experience and expertise to the Biden-Harris Administration where she will be a vital voice to advance the President and the Administration's priorities," officials said.

Bottles of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine await transfer into syringes for administering in March in Los Angeles. The CDC had called on Tuesday for a pause in administering the vaccine.

U.S. Health Officials Continue Pause Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

5:48pm April 14, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

An expert advisory committee to the CDC decided it needed more time to consider whether to recommend the restart administration of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson.

Advisory Group To The CDC Is Reviewing The Safety Of The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

5:25pm April 14, 2021

by Pien Huang

The CDC's independent vaccine advisory group is reviewing the safety of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The government recommended a pause in administering the vaccine during the review.