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Prosecution Team Enters Another Week Of Testimony In Chauvin Trial

By • 9 hours ago

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All right, I'm going to bring in NPR's Adrian Florido, who's been covering Derek Chauvin's trial in Minneapolis. Hi, Adrian.

ADRIAN FLORIDO, BYLINE: Good morning, Noel.

Protesters Gather In Minneapolis Suburb After Man Is Killed In Traffic Stop

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China Detains Delivery Worker Who Tried To Improve Working Conditions

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In Iraq, Herding Water Buffalo Is Once Again A Growing Industry

By • 11 hours ago

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In Iraq, giant oil fields drive the economy, but there are also some more traditional ways to make a living.

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Irish Golfer Rory McIlroy Makes Tricky Shot After Hitting Spectator

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Supplies Of COVID-19 Vaccines Vary In Parts Of The U.S.

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It's A No: Amazon Warehouse Workers Vote Against Unionizing In Historic Election

By • Apr 9, 2021

Updated April 9, 2021 at 1:28 PM ET

Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama will not be forming a union.

The vast majority of votes cast by Amazon's workers in Bessemer, Ala., were against joining the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union in a stinging defeat of the union drive. The final tally showed 1,798 votes against unionizing and 738 votes in favor of the union.

Biden Administration Recommends New Budget To Congress

By editor • Apr 9, 2021

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President Biden wants Congress to raise spending on schools, climate and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is all part of his initial $1.5 trillion budget request, which was released this morning. Defense spending stays relatively flat.

Remembering Prince Philip, The Longest-Serving Consort In British History

By editor • Apr 9, 2021

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Prince Philip, the royal consort of Queen Elizabeth II, died this morning at Windsor Castle in England. The Duke of Edinburgh was 99 years old.

Great Britain's Prince Philip Dies At Age 99

By editor • Apr 9, 2021

Updated April 9, 2021 at 11:48 AM ET

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband and the Duke of Edinburgh, died Friday at age 99, Buckingham Palace announced. He was the first male royal consort since Queen Victoria's time in the 1800s — and the longest-serving consort in British history.

2 Dozen Monkeys Escape From German Zoo

By editor • Apr 9, 2021

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Ketchup Packets In High Demand During Pandemic

By editor • Apr 9, 2021

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NFL Player Phillip Adams Kills 5, Then Himself In South Carolina

By editor • Apr 9, 2021

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Morning News Brief

By editor • Apr 9, 2021

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The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer turns on this question - can defense lawyers show that George Floyd's death was different than it seemed on video?

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Violent Protests Over Brexit Continue In Belfast

By • Apr 9, 2021

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Hunger Remains Issue For Many Texans, 1 Year After Pandemic Began

By editor • Apr 9, 2021

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Biden, Democrats Bet On Bigger Government With Stimulus Bill, Infrastructure Plan

By • Apr 9, 2021

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For years now, mainstream Democrats have avoided labels like socialist or words like redistribution, but some are now embracing a new era of big government. Here's NPR's Kelsey Snell.

Almost 19,000 Migrant Children Stopped At U.S. Border in March, Most Ever In A Month

By • Apr 8, 2021

The number of migrants encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border in March was the most in at least 15 years, as agents for U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehended nearly 172,000 people, according to Biden administration officials.

This included nearly 19,000 children and teenagers traveling without a parent — double the levels from February and the most ever in a single month.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Takes A Turn As 'Jeopardy!' Guest Host

By editor • Apr 8, 2021

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OK. So, Steve, this star athlete is turning out to be the new host of "Jeopardy!"

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New host star - I've got it. Who is Peter Sagal?

MARTIN: Alas, no.

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EPA Chief Says Biden Infrastructure Bill Will Help The U.S. Face Climate Change

By editor • Apr 8, 2021

Updated April 8, 2021 at 12:11 PM ET

President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan isn't just about roads, bridges and affordable housing but also about dealing with climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency's new leader says.

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