Takeaways From Week One Of Derek Chauvin's Trial
After a week of emotional testimony the trial of Derek Chauvin — the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd — resumes Monday.
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U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack Near Capitol
A U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed at a Capitol checkpoint yesterday. The suspect was later pronounced dead.
Migrant Arrests At Southwest Border Soar
The number of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border is reaching record numbers. The vast majority are single men, many from Honduras who have walked hundreds of miles.
Why It's Easier To Get Coronavirus Vaccines In Some States
As vaccines fan out across the U.S., why can some people get a shot and others can't? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Rebecca Weintraub of Harvard Medical School about bottlenecks.
States Step In To Stop Colleges Holding Transcripts Ransom For Unpaid Bills
An estimated 6.6 million students can't obtain their transcripts or degrees for having unpaid bills as low as $25 or less. Several states have passed or are considering laws to curb the practice.
In Response To Anti-Asian Hate Incidents, Groups Step Up Trainings For Bystanders
A surge in anti-Asian harassment over the past year has shed light on the role of the bystander. Two groups have teamed up to offer training on tactics you can deploy if you witness an incident.
MLB Moves All-Star Game From Atlanta Over Georgia's New Voting Law
"Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box," said Commissioner Rob Manfred. A new host city for the game was not named.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack At Capitol Checkpoint
Police fatally shot the suspect they say rammed a car into a barrier and then lunged at officers with a knife. One officer was killed, and another was injured.
More Than 170,000 Migrants Taken Into Custody At Southwest Border In March
The figures are preliminary and don't include what Border Patrol agents call "got aways." Officials say it was the highest monthly total since at least 2006.
The History Of Solidarity Between Asian And Black Americans
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Kim Tran about the history of solidarity between Asian and Black Americans and how their movements interact.