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Morning news brief
by Michel Martin
Federal authorities arrested more than 100 immigrants without legal status in Colorado Springs, Canadians go to the polls today, how West Texas is fairing three months into the measles outbreak.
The FDA is likely to sign off on Pfizer's COVID booster for all vaccinated adults
By the end of the week, the Food and Drug Administration is poised to authorize the Pfizer booster for anyone age 18 and older, who is already vaccinated.
American drug overdose deaths reach historic record
by Brian Mann
More than 100,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States during the 12-month period ending April 2021, according to new date from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Blinken calls for an end to the violence in Ethiopia, during news conference
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday called for the preservation of democracy during his visit to Africa amid worsening crises in Ethiopia and Sudan.
Blinken is the highest-level Biden administration official to visit Africa
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a three-nation Africa tour. His visit comes as eastern Africa is in turmoil — with civil war in Ethiopia and a military coup in Sudan.
A leadership change is coming to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Sherrilyn Ifill is stepping down and Janai Nelson will be the next director. The change is coming at a time when restrictions on voting rights and racial tensions are on the rise in the country.
Violence erupts at the Belarus-Poland border between guards and migrants
NPR's A Martinez talks to CNN reporter Matthew Chance about the thousands of migrants who are still stuck in dire conditions along the border between Belarus and Poland.
News brief: Pfizer booster, Democrats promote Biden's plans, Blinken's Africa trip
All vaccinated adults could soon be eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 booster. Democrats begin a nationwide drive to try to sell President Biden's agenda. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Africa.
The availability of new COVID-19 treatments will help low-income countries
Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Merck have agreed to allow generic manufacturers to make inexpensive versions of their anti-viral pills to treat COVID-19.
LaVar Burton will host his on TV game show based on 'Trivial Pursuit'
Burton's fans were disappointed when he didn't get the job hosting Jeopardy!. In his upcoming show, Burton will pose questions about history, entertainment, science and sports.
Critics say Puerto Rico's bankruptcy deal will endanger funds for public services
by Adrian Florido
Puerto Rico declared bankruptcy four years ago. Officials and creditors have reached a deal, and a federal bankruptcy judge is considering whether to approve it.
Military vets with medical skills find it difficult to get civilian health care jobs
by Quil Lawrence
With the nation's health care system strained by the pandemic, veterans with medical skills say red tape prevents them from using their military credentials to qualify for civilian jobs.
'Throughline' explores the past, present and future of drone warfare
The attack drone was supposed to be a symbol of the era of precision warfare. But are drones precise enough? Do they desensitize us to the casualties of civilians caught up between warring parties?