Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar discusses killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., about the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, who was fatally shot a day after they had dinner together.
California May Reopen By Mid-June, Contingent On Public Health Metrics
Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants the state to fully reopen for business on June 15. But it will have to meet vaccination goals and keep hospitalizations low for that to work.
Biden Pressured To Restore Boundaries Of 2 National Monuments In Utah
Amid pressure to reverse a Trump administration decision, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland travels to Utah to tour the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments.
Australia Investigates War Crime Allegations In Afghanistan
Months after an Australian army inquiry acknowledged potential war crimes were committed in Afghanistan by members of its elite forces, more Afghan victims are coming forward to demand justice.
Golden Retriever Snatches Microphone From Moscow Journalist
The reporter chased down the dog, and the camera person followed the action. The dog later returned for another live appearance. The reporter gave it a scratch between the ears.
News Brief: Infrastructure Plan Criticized, Chauvin Trial, Herd Immunity
Lawmakers consider President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal. More police officers in Minneapolis testify against Derek Chauvin. Vaccine hesitancy may compromise herd immunity.
Why Are Millions Of N95 Masks Sitting In A Factory Without A Buyer?
Many doctors and nurses say they are not receiving enough N95 masks to feel safe. Yet, U.S. companies say they can't sell their federally approved N95 masks to hospitals.
Global Mining Industry Closely Monitors Greenland's Election
Voters in Greenland go to the polls on Tuesday in a parliamentary election that is dominated with questions about the future of rare earth mining, and greater independence from Denmark.
Police Chief: Derek Chauvin Violated Minneapolis Policies On Use Of Force
The Minneapolis police chief testified that ex-officer Derek Chauvin violated policies when he knelt on George Floyd's neck for more than 9 minutes. Chauvin is accused of murder in Floyd's death.
U.S. Government Does Not Plan To Mandate Vaccine Passports
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Paul Meyer, CEO of The Commons Project, about his organization's work on digital vaccine passports, and how vaccine passports as a concept would work.