78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
South Dakota Among Leading States In COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
After a huge coronavirus outbreak in the fall, South Dakota is now one of the leading states in vaccine distribution. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shankar Kurra of Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.
Is Deplatforming Enough To Fight Disinformation And Extremism?
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with crisis informatics expert Kate Starbird about whether deplatforming is enough to stop disinformation and violent extremism online.
Biden Ends Ban On Trans People Serving Openly In The Military
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Bree Fram, a transgender service member and activist, about President Biden's executive order ending the ban on transgender people serving openly in the military.
Some Police Officers Have Fatally Shot More Than 1 Unarmed Black Person
An NPR investigation found that police have shot and killed 135 unarmed Black people since 2015 — with some officers involved in more than one shooting.
Investigators Continue Efforts To Identify People Responsible For Capitol Riot
Nearly three weeks after the insurrection at the Capitol, prosecutors have charged more than 120 people. NPR offers an update on the investigation and looks at the role played by extremist groups.
Alternative Social Media Platforms Become Popular Among Some Trump Supporters
As Facebook and Twitter crack down on extremist groups, some on the right are migrating to alternative social media platforms that promise rules laxer than those of mainstream websites.
House To Deliver Impeachment Article Against Trump To Senate
The House impeachment managers are expected to deliver an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday. The impeachment trial is set to begin in two weeks.
Mexican President Tests Positive For Coronavirus Amid High Infection And Death Rates
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. He has long downplayed the virus, and his diagnosis comes amid record-high cases and deaths in Mexico.
Pakistanis Won't Get To Watch Their Country's Oscar Submission
Pakistan's Oscar submission for the best international feature category is a film that Pakistanis cannot watch — as gatekeepers weed out media that are seen as violating the country's moral code.
Illinois Becomes 1st State To Drop Cash Bail System
Illinois will be the first state to eliminate all cash bail payments for jail release before trial. Part of a sweeping reform bill, it now awaits the governor's signature. Police say they oppose it.
Israel Secures COVID-19 Vaccine Doses By Agreeing To Share Medical Data On Israelis
Israel agreed to provide Pfizer with a trove of medical data about its citizens in return for COVID-19 vaccine supplies. Some privacy experts there are concerned.