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San Francisco Man Who Threatened Asian Woman In Bakery Arrested For Hate Crime

The victim, who has not been identified, told San Francisco police that Darrell Hunter "used a hand gesture to mimic a gun, and simulated shooting the occupants of the business." Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

San Francisco Man Who Threatened Asian Woman In Bakery Arrested For Hate Crime

The victim first called police on Sunday when she says Darrell Hunter entered the store threatening to shoot Chinese people. Officials arrested him days later when he returned to menace her.

Chauvin Trial: Witnesses Describe Officers' Fatal Detention Of George Floyd

Witness Charles McMillian answers questions on Wednesday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Court TV/AP hide caption

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Live Updates: Trial Over George Floyd's Killing

Chauvin Trial: Witnesses Describe Officers' Fatal Detention Of George Floyd

"Even I said to the officer, I said, 'man, he said he can't breathe.' They said, 'if he keep talking, well, he can breathe,'" said Charles McMillian, who testified that he pulled over to observe.

Race To Immunize Tightens As Cases Rise; Promising Vaccine News Released

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is shown to be extremely effective in young teenagers. Esteban Felix/AP hide caption

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Race To Immunize Tightens As Cases Rise; Promising Vaccine News Released

Scientists are growing concerned the U.S. may be headed for a fourth wave. COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly, mirroring an increase in many countries around the world.

Race To Immunize Tightens As Cases Rise; Promising Vaccine News Released

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Race

Gift Boxes Featuring Black-Made Products Are Soaring In Popularity

Gift boxes are having a moment due to quarantine, and boxes featuring Black-made products are soaring in popularity as consumers patronize Black businesses as a way of supporting racial justice.

Gift Boxes Featuring Black-Made Products Are Soaring In Popularity

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Most Police Officers Can Draw From Law Enforcement Legal Defense Funds For Court Fees

The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association is paying Derek Chauvin's legal fees. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Samantha Michaels of Mother Jones about how officers use these legal defense funds.

Most Police Officers Can Draw From Law Enforcement Legal Defense Funds For Court Fees

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Sports

SCOTUS Heard Arguments Today On Legality Of Unpaid NCAA Student-Athletes

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case testing whether the NCAA's limits on compensation for student athletes violate the nation's antitrust laws.

SCOTUS Heard Arguments Today On Legality Of Unpaid NCAA Student-Athletes

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The Influence Of Bystanders When Someone Is Getting Assaulted Or Harassed

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Marita Etcubañez of Asian Americans Advancing Justice and Dax Valdes of Hollaback! about the bystander intervention training they have been running this past year.

The Influence Of Bystanders When Someone Is Getting Assaulted Or Harassed

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Health

Epidemiologists Explain What Might Be Behind A Potential Fourth Surge Of COVID-19

At least a dozen states have now seen an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Epidemiologists explain what they think is behind the potential fourth surge of the pandemic in the U.S.

Epidemiologists Explain What Might Be Behind A Potential Fourth Surge Of COVID-19

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Biden's Unveiled $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package In Today's Speech

President Biden unveiled a $2 trillion infrastructure package which he's pitching as a plan to create jobs, compete with China's economic power, tackle climate change and combat racial inequality.

Biden's Unveiled $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package In Today's Speech

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Asia

Biden Administration Considers Whether To Continue Trump's Hard Line Against Huawei

The Biden administration is weighing whether to continue former President Trump's hard line against Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei. It's part of the broader review of China-related policies.

Biden Administration Considers Whether To Continue Trump's Hard Line Against Huawei

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Sports

The NCAA Supreme Court Case Could Forever Change College Sports

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with sports writer Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic on how the SCOTUS case is only one challenge the NCAA faces as pressure mounts for its student-athletes to earn compensation.

The NCAA Supreme Court Case Could Forever Change College Sports

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What A Shocker — 'Voltswagen' Sparks Scorn With Stunt That Duped So Many, It Hertz

Volkswagen of America announced it was changing its name to "Voltswagen" — an early April Fool's Day joke that tricked many people.

What A Shocker — 'Voltswagen' Sparks Scorn With Stunt That Duped So Many, It Hertz

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Health

What May Happen Since Mississippi's Governor Has Lifted Most State COVID-19 Mandates

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Thomas Dobbs, the State Health Officer of Mississippi, about his state's nearly non-existent coronavirus mandates despite the CDC's warning of another COVID-19 wave.

What May Happen Since Mississippi's Governor Has Lifted Most State COVID-19 Mandates

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Surveillance Video Of George Floyd Shown In The 3rd Day Of The Chauvin Trial

On the third day of Derek Chauvin's murder trial, jurors were shown surveillance video of George Floyd inside the convenience store where he used a fake bill to buy cigarettes.

Surveillance Video Of George Floyd Shown In The 3rd Day Of The Chauvin Trial

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