Talks Turn Testy As Top U.S. And China Officials Meet In Alaska For 2nd Day
Top officials from China and the U.S. met face-to-face in Alaska today. So far the talks have been tense, with both sides exchanging heated words.
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News Brief: AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Safe, Atlanta Shooting Update, FBI Director Speaks
The AstraZeneca vaccine has been deemed safe to use. Biden and Harris will visit Georgia after the Atlanta shooting. FBI Director Wray talks about the bureau's obstacles.
Team Biden's Relief Bill Victory Lap Traces Paths To Victory In 2022
The president, vice president and their spouses fanned out this week to tell Americans how the $1.9 trillion plan can help them. Their destinations revealed some top midterm election contests.
How Do You Reach Trump Voters Who Say They Don't Want The Vaccine? Try Doctors
A focus group of 19 Trump voters became less skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccines over two hours. But they said they wanted to hear from doctors, not the former president.
Hundreds Of Migrant Children Held In Border Detention For More Than 10 Days
More than 500 migrant children have spent more than 240 hours in the jail-like detention centers at the border as of Thursday, according to a DHS document obtained by NPR.
House Passes 2 Bills Aimed At Overhauling The Immigration System
The bills, which have an uncertain path in the Senate, would create a process for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to earn permanent resident status and eventual citizenship.
Challenges May Await Winston-Salem Non-Discrimination Proposal
The Winston-Salem City Council on Monday will consider updating its non-discrimination ordinance, but the proposed changes have some challenges ahead.
'We're Going To Keep Digging,' FBI Director Wray Says Of Capitol Siege
In a rare interview, FBI Director Christopher Wray told NPR that the bureau will keep working on the sprawling investigation "no matter how long it takes."
Biden Administration To Meet Goal Of 100 Million Vaccine Doses On Friday
The president said he would announce his next vaccination goal next week. "We need millions more to get vaccinated," Biden said.
On Capitol Hill, Asian American Leaders Say Community Has Reached 'Crisis Point'
Lawmakers heard testimony on discrimination and violence against Asian American people Thursday as a wave of incidents brings new urgency to the issue.