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Minnesota man charged in connection with Capitol siege

Minnesota man charged in connection with Capitol siege

The charges say that a former classmate alerted authorities after seeing social media postings, and that when the FBI questioned 31-year-old Jordan K. Stotts he admitted to entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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A look at the ethics of the vaccine rollout

A look at the ethics of the vaccine rollout

The chaotic vaccine distribution across the country has elicited strong feelings about who should be get the vaccine now and who should wait their turn. Host Angela Davis talks with with two experts about the ethics of vaccine distribution.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Explainer: Chauvin's lawyer is outnumbered, but has help

Explainer: Chauvin's lawyer is outnumbered, but has help

As opening statements approach for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death, the early proceedings suggest it's not exactly a fair fight. No fewer than four attorneys have appeared for the prosecution so far, compared to a single attorney to defend Derek Chauvin. Many other lawyers are working for the prosecution behind the scenes.
by The Associated Press

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Yes, Capitol rioters were armed. Here are the weapons prosecutors say they used

Yes, Capitol rioters were armed. Here are the weapons prosecutors say they used

An NPR review of federal charges against people involved in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot shows they were armed with a wide variety of weapons, contradicting a false claim that rioters were not armed.
by Tom Dreisbach and Tim Mak

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Chauvin trial: Judge won't delay, move trial; jury selection continues

Chauvin trial: Judge won't delay, move trial; jury selection continues

Judge Peter Cahill on Friday acknowledged there was no optimal time or location in Minnesota to escape the publicity around the high-profile case. Thirteen jurors have been seated and jury selection will resume Monday.
by Riham Feshir, Jon Collins, Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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What we know about the victims of the Atlanta-area shootings

What we know about the victims of the Atlanta-area shootings

A mother of two, an Army infantry veteran and a massage therapist are among the named victims of the shooting attacks that killed eight people, mostly women of Asian descent.
by Rachel Treisman

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Asian Americans grieve, organize in wake of Atlanta attacks

Asian Americans grieve, organize in wake of Atlanta attacks

Asian Americans were already worn down by a year of pandemic-fueled racist attacks when a white gunman was charged with attacking three Atlanta-area spas and killing eight people, most of them Asian women. Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders turned to social media to air their anger, sadness, fear and hopelessness.
by The Associated Press

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Chauvin trial: 12th juror chosen; big decisions loom

Chauvin trial: 12th juror chosen; big decisions loom

Friday will be a pivotal day, with the judge expected to make several decisions that will shape the trial’s future. Three more jurors were added Thursday; two more are needed for a jury of 12 plus two alternates.
by Riham Feshir, Jon Collins, Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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