Unpacking The Surge In Violence Against Asian Americans
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with VICE staff writer Bettina Makalintal about the surge in violence against Asian Americans in the last few weeks.
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How The Pandemic Has Affected Asylum Law And Shut Out Refugees
Governments around the world are using the pandemic to ignore international asylum law and shut out refugees. Advocates expect these policies will continue long after the COVID-19 crisis.
House Impeachment Managers Say Trump's 'Incitement' Is Not Protected Speech
Rep. Jamie Raskin called former President Donald Trump the "inciter in chief" and rejected the defense's claim that his calls to overturn the election constitute free speech under the First Amendment.
Impeachment Manager Plaskett Says Trump Mob Did What 9/11 Terrorists Failed To Do
"Almost everyday I remember that 44 Americans gave their lives to stop the plane that was headed to this Capitol building," she said. "The capitol stands because of people like that."
Dallas Mavericks To Resume Playing National Anthem Following Pushback From The NBA
The team had stopped playing the anthem at the request of owner Mark Cuban, leading the NBA to reiterate that playing "The Star-Spangled Banner" is required under "longstanding league policy."
The Unique Hurdles Of Vaccinating People Experiencing Homelessness
People experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable to disease. NPR looks at one Baltimore clinic trying to overcome the unique hurdles that come with vaccinating them against COVID-19.
CDC Says Double-Masking Offers More Protection Against The Coronavirus
New research found that wearing a cloth mask over a medical mask significantly boosts protection against droplets that can transmit the virus. Knotting the ear loops of surgical masks also helps.
Juveniles Part Of A Huge Increase In Carjackings Across The Country
In at least one case, the suspect was 11 years old. Police and cities want to enforce the law, but also offer help to juveniles on the wrong path.
U.S. Cyber Weapons Were Leaked — And Are Now Being Used Against Us, Reporter Says
New York Times reporter Nicole Perlroth says the U.S. went from having the world's strongest cyber arsenal to becoming most susceptible to attack. Her book is This is How They Tell Me The World Ends.
Georgia District Attorney Is Investigating Trump's Call To Overturn Election
In a letter to state officials, the top prosecutor in Atlanta said the investigation will look into potential violations of state law stemming from Trump's call with election officials last month.