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What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
Chad's Military Says President Killed On Battlefield
Chad's President Idriss Déby, who ruled the country for more than 30 years, is dead. An army spokesman says Déby died after sustaining injuries on the front line of a battle against rebel forces.
How Pandemic Responses Are Shaping The Economic Recovery Of 3 Continents
by Scott Horsley
China, Europe, and the United States have had mixed success in controlling the pandemic, and it's shaping the economic recovery on three continents.
Outdoor Mask Mandates Could Lift Soon, According To Ashish Jha Of Brown University
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, who says outdoor transmission of COVID-19 is low and states may soon lift outdoor mask mandates.
As Cape Cod's Tourist Season Nears, A Push To Get The Community Vaccinated
by Jennette Barnes
COVID-19 variants are escalating new cases on Cape Cod. Health officials are racing to get communities vaccinated before the tourists arrive.
Closing Arguments Delivered In Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial
by Adrian Florido
Lawyers delivered their closing arguments in Derek Chauvin's murder trial before the start of jury deliberations.
COVID-19 Is Now Spreading Fastest In India — Pushing Its Health System Near Collapse
by Lauren Frayer
India is now where the coronavirus is spreading fastest. With shortages of hospital beds, oxygen and vaccines, the country's health system is near collapse.
Afghanistan Veterans Weigh In On Biden's Announcement To Bring Troops Home
by Quil Lawrence
President Biden announced that troops will be out of Afghanistan by September. Many Afghanistan veterans were among the strongest voices calling for the U.S. to leave, but veteran opinions are varied.
The Fight To Change Attitudes Toward COVID-19 Vaccines In The U.K.
by Frank Langfitt
Millions of people in the U.K. who were hesitant or against taking the COVID-19 vaccine have changed their minds. NPR visited a mosque-turned-vaccination center at the cutting edge of that battle.
What Security Looks Like Amid Protests In The Minneapolis Area
by David Schaper
We look at the security for Minneapolis and nearby areas, including a quiet protest outside the Brooklyn Center police station.
Bubble Tea Without Boba: Shortage Leaves Many Wondering When Tapioca Will Return
Without enough workers to unload shipping containers, the pandemic has caused another shortage of products: boba pearls used to make bubble tea.