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Father of accused Ga. school shooter has been arrested. Both are to appear in court
by Steve Inskeep
Questions remain over this week's school shooting that killed two students and two teachers, as the father of the 14-year-old shooter is charged with manslaughter.
N.Y. Hospital, Schools Aim To Improve Kids' Access To Mental Health Provider
As rates of anxiety, depression and suicide in children have been rising in recent years, only 20% of kids have access to mental health care. To change that, a hospital joined with school districts.
Democrats Will Learn Soon If GOP Is Serious About Infrastructure, Sen. Coons Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about the ongoing negotiations involving the White House, Democrats and Republicans on a comprehensive infrastructure package.
A Spit-Free Way To Blow Out Birthday Candles During A Pandemic
To Mark Apelt it felt gross to blow on a cake that everyone eats. He created Blowzee. Kids blow into the kazoo-looking tool and it activates the fan which blows out the candles.
News Brief: Manhattan Trump Probe, Pipeline Security, Opioid Trial
A new grand jury will hear evidence in the Trump probe. DHS reportedly will issue first cybersecurity regulations for pipelines. Three drug distributors on trial in West Virginia over opioid crisis.
NYC Schools Will Return To Normal In September, Mayor De Blasio Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Meisha Porter, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, about all city schools reopening for in-person classes after the summer break.
Communities Worry About What Will Happen When Eviction Ban Is Lifted
by Kirk Siegler
About 10,000 households in the area of Spokane, Wash., are behind in rent. Some people finally returning to work face homelessness as the state and federal eviction ban is expected to end next month.
Black Lawmaker In Denver Tries To Limit Suspects' Involuntary Sedation
by Michael de Yoanna
Police say involuntarily sedating people who are in a state of "excited delirium" is widespread nationwide. Colorado may become the first to ban it, following a death that's prompted ongoing protests.
Floyd's Death Leads To Disinformation About Black Lives Matter Movement
by Cheryl Corley
Support for Black Lives Matter erupted after the murder of George Floyd by former police officer Derek Chauvin. But activists say many posts targeting Black Lives Matter are full of disinformation.
Encore: 2 Retired Minnesota Police Officers React To Floyd's Killing
by Noel King
A year ago George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police. Two ex-Minneapolis officers react to the autopsy report issued a week later. This report originally aired on June 2, 2020 on Morning Edition.
EU Considers Repercussions Against Belarus For Airline Incident
by Rob Schmitz
European leaders meet in Brussels to decide how to respond to Belarus, which forced a commercial airliner to land there — allowing the police to seize an opposition activist on board.
2020's General Election Is Over, But Counting Continues In Arizona
by Ben Giles
A controversial review of the 2020 election is underway in Maricopa County. The audit has drawn the attention of former President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice.
Blinken Travels To Middle East To Sure Up Gaza Cease-Fire
by Jackie Northam
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Jersusalem with a limited agenda, but many people are hanging hopes on his talks. Blinken meets Tuesday with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders.