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Miami Beach issues curfew to curb spring break crowds; COVID knocks VCU from March Madness

Miami Beach issues curfew to curb spring break crowds; COVID knocks VCU from March Madness

"Too many people are coming here right now," Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said on Saturday as he proclaimed a 72-hour state of emergency to address swelling crowds and fears of fueling new a surge in cases.
by Jason Beaubien

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Protesters in Germany, U.K. clash with police over COVID-19 lockdowns

Protesters in Germany, U.K. clash with police over COVID-19 lockdowns

Anger at restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic spilled into the streets of Germany and the U.K. on Saturday, while case numbers across Europe are surging once again.
by Julie McCarthy

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Hundreds in Atlanta rally against hate, demand justice after shootings

Hundreds in Atlanta rally against hate, demand justice after shootings

"I know there's a lot of fear in the Asian American community — fear to walk outside their door, fear to go to their businesses," said Georgia state Rep. Sam Park. "I want to tell anyone who may be scared today: Do not be afraid. This is our home. This is our country. And we will not go back."
by The Associated Press

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? This week in Minnesota

Major developments in the Chauvin trial, a potential boom of Johnson & Johnson vaccines heading our way, and checking in with Minnesota’s Asian American communities who are feeling pain and fear after the shootings in Atlanta.
by MPR News Staff

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How Asian American leaders say the Biden administration can address hate

How Asian American leaders say the Biden administration can address hate

President Joe Biden has spoken out against a surge of violence directed at Asians and Asian Americans. In the wake of this week’s shootings in the Atlanta area, community leaders are calling for concrete, measurable responses from Biden and his Justice Department.
by Juana Summers

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Corrections Commissioner Schnell on why Minnesota should consider more early release

Corrections Commissioner Schnell on why Minnesota should consider more early release

Host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell about a new plan to shift the focus from how much time people spend in prison to how they spend that time.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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4 Proud Boys charged with conspiracy over Jan. 6 Capitol riot

4 Proud Boys charged with conspiracy over Jan. 6 Capitol riot

They were indicted for allegedly conspiring to obstruct Congress' certification of the Electoral College, including in discussions on encrypted messaging apps.
by Ryan Lucas

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