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When It Comes To Race, Biden Faces Pressure On Two Fronts
President Biden has pledged to help end the epidemic of Black men being killed by police, but also presents himself as an ally of law enforcement.
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Photos: The Culture Of Whales
Belugas play, a sperm whale nurses, and orcas teach their pups to hunt in a series of photographs from National Geographic photographer and explorer Brian Skerry.
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Morning News Brief
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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Adam Toledo's Family Attorney Speaks After Body Cam Footage Released
Noel King speaks with Adeena Weiss-Ortiz, attorney for the family of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, who was killed by Chicago police on March 29. Body-cam footage is sparking new questions over the case.
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Doctors Fear For Alexei Navalny As His Health Declines Due To Hunger Strike
The health of Putin critic Alexei Navalny is rapidly deteriorating, his team says, as he continues a hunger strike. His allies are calling for nationwide protests.
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The History Of The Census And House Of Representatives
Almost a century ago, a law was passed that set up a once-a-decade fight for representation in Congress and the Electoral College after each census. It's meant that one state's win is another's loss.
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Small Helicopter To Make Historic First Powered Flight On Mars
The first powered flight on Mars is slated for Monday. It's a tissue box sized helicopter that will hover in the super thin Martian atmosphere, take some pictures and, hopefully, land safely.
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Man Dressed As Teddy Bear To Walk From Los Angeles To San Francisco
Talk about the cutest walk ever. Jesse Larios created a cute bear character dubbed "Bearsun" for his long walk. He's raising money to donate to a charity.
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Man's Funeral Brings Joy To Loved Ones With Unique Casket
Phil McLean's guests had a surprise when pallbearers brought a casket shaped like a cream donut to his funeral. His cousin made the custom casket to commemorate one of MClean's favorite pastries.
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Mom Releases Book Based On 10 Years Of Ramadan Traditions
10 years ago, story teller Salma Hasan Ali started a blog marking the month of Ramadan called "30 Days, 30 Deeds." This year, she releases a book of stories and lessons from a decade of the blog.
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9 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Sentenced For 2019 Protests
Nine activists and lawmakers were sentenced to prison terms Friday for their participation in the 2019 anti-government protests.
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Withdrawing Troops From Afghanistan Does Not Mean Conflict Will End In Country
President Biden's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan raises questions about whether the Afghan government and the Taliban will work a political deal or keep fighting on the battlefield.