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The jury will listen to closing statements in Derek Chauvin's trial today. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's health is deteriorating. And, all adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Closing Arguments In Derek Chauvin Trial Set To Begin Monday
The former Minneapolis police officer faces manslaughter and murder charges in George Floyd's death. The prosecution and defense get one last chance to be heard before the jury begins deliberation.
What To Expect In Chauvin Trial This Week
In Minneapolis, residents brace for a possible verdict this week in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Researcher Studies How Messaging On COVID-19 Disparities Affects Policy Preferences
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with professor Evan Lieberman about the study he co-authored looking at how sharing information about the pandemic's racial disparities affect peoples' policy opinions.
Derek Chauvin's Trial Heads Toward Closing Arguments
Closing arguments in Derek Chauvin's murder trial are scheduled for Monday, following nearly three weeks of witness testimony.
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota's Most Diverse City, Is In The Spotlight After Shooting
The inner-ring suburb where Daunte Wright was shot by police has diversified dramatically over the last 30 years. Its city administration — and police force — have been slower to change.
Unrecognized Tribes Struggle Without Federal Aid During Pandemic
Many federally recognized tribes throughout the U.S. have had great success vaccinating their members against COVID-19. But those without federal recognition say they have a very different story.
UVA Initiative Looks At Our Relationship With Statues And Memorials
UVA has launched The Memory Project, an initiative to explore politics and inclusion in how public spaces are used to commemorate the past. NPR's Debbie Elliott talks with director Jalane Schmidt.
Tensions Remain High As Derek Chauvin's Trial Nears End
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with 2nd degree murder in the death of George Floyd, is set for closing arguments next week. The mood in the city is tense.
Critics Say Chauvin Defense 'Weaponized' Stigma For Black Americans With Addiction
Derek Chauvin's defense has suggested George Floyd's drug use might have made him more "volatile" and unpredictable, justifying the use of force. Critics say Floyd needed health care and compassion.