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.
Biden Economist Plans To Tackle Economic Disparities Caused By COVID-19
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit communities of color hard. One official leading the federal response is Labor Department Chief Economist Janelle Jones, the first Black woman in that post.
Gonzaga's Undefeated Season Ends As Baylor Is Crowned Champion
The Gonzaga Bulldogs went into the men's championship basketball game undefeated. After the final buzzer, it was the Baylor Bears who were victorious. Baylor beat Gonzaga 86-70.
In Arkansas, Governor Vetoes Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Youth
Now that Gov. Asa Hutchinson has vetoed a ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, state lawmakers are considering voting to override the veto.
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.
Rapper DMX Is On Life Support At New York Hospital After Heart Attack
News of DMX's condition prompted an outpouring of prayer and support on social media from fans and celebrities, including rappers Missy Elliott, Rick Ross, Ja Rule, Ice T and Chance the Rapper.
After Months Of Lockdown, The U.K. Is Slowly Reopening
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the pace of vaccinations means Britain can expect a major relaxation of restrictions next week, but summer travel rules have yet to be set.
Why Redistricting Efforts Are Even More Chaotic Than In Past Decades
The once-a-decade process of redrawing congressional and legislative maps this year is more disruptive than usual. The delay in releasing census data could force some states to postpone primaries.
D.C. Writer Plans To Walk Hundreds Of Miles To New York City
Writer Neil King wanted to take a nice long walk and see some history, so he decided to walk from his home in Washington, D.C., to New York City. We check in on how the trip is going so far.
News Brief: Chauvin Trial, Reviving Nuclear Talks, U.K. Slowly Reopens
Minneapolis' police chief testifies in Derek's Chauvin's trial. Talks aimed at bringing the U.S. and Iran back into the nuclear deal begin. After months of lockdown, the U.K. is reopening gradually.
People Who Love To Hate QB Tom Brady Will Cringe At This One
A card from Tom Brady's rookie season sold for more than $2 million. The sale by an online sports auction house is the highest price ever — shattering the record that was held by Tom Brady.
