Noel King

Co-host of Today, Explained

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The Mood In Minneapolis Is Tense As Chauvin Trial Is About To Start

Monday, March 29, 2021

Minneapolis braces for the start of the trail of Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer charged with murdering George Floyd. The Floyd family held a vigil Sunday night at a church near where Floyd was killed.

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News Brief: Derek Chauvin Trial, Suez Canal Blocked, Gun Violence

Monday, March 29, 2021

Ex-police officer Chauvin goes on trial Monday for the murder of George Floyd. The ship stuck in the Suez Canal is partially afloat. And, why the White House is not making gun violence a priority.

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On 'My Savior,' Carrie Underwood Sings For An Audience Of One

Friday, March 26, 2021

My Savior, the new album by Carrie Underwood, is a first for the country music superstar, who pulls from the songbook of her childhood in church.

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News Brief: Boulder Shooting, AstraZeneca's Vaccine, Infrastructure Plan

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Ten people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a Colorado supermarket. Questions are raised about AstraZeneca's vaccine data. Biden team's next legislative push would boost infrastructure.

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News Brief: AstraZeneca Vaccine, Miami Beach Curfew, Border Crisis

Monday, March 22, 2021

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine may soon be available in the U.S. Miami Beach is under curfew and emergency restrictions. The migrant surge is the first big political firestorm of Biden's presidency.

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News Brief: Atlanta-Area Shootings, Border Crisis, Relief For Landlords

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Police in Georgia are investigating a series of deadly shootings in the Atlanta area. The humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border is growing. Without people paying rent, landlord are struggling.

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News Brief: AstraZeneca Vaccine, Purdue Pharma Plan, Capitol Riot

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Some European countries suspend use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, files bankruptcy plan. Two men are arrested for assaulting an officer during the insurrection.

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News Brief: U.S.-Mexico Border, Cuomo Scrutiny, Spring Break Travel

Monday, March 15, 2021

FEMA assists with the surge of migrant children at the border. An adviser to New York Gov. Cuomo may have tried to suppress complaints about the governor. The CDC discourages non-essential travel.

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As Schools Reopen, Popular 'PE With Joe' Online Exercise Class Goes Bye-Bye

Friday, March 05, 2021

A year ago, as the pandemic began, fitness instructor Joe Wicks started a daily exercise class for kids on YouTube. The videos became popular with kids and their parents. Now the series is ending.

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Empty Desks At U.N. Represent Millions Of Children Who Have Missed School In Pandemic

Thursday, March 04, 2021

The 168 school desks make up an exhibit called "Pandemic Classroom." Each of the seats represents 1 million children living in countries where schools have been closed for almost a year.

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Don't Swat This Bug. It Might Be A Robot On A Rescue Mission

Thursday, March 04, 2021

Scientists are trying to build a tiny drone with the agility of a mosquito. These light but strong flying robots could be used in critical situations, such as finding people in a collapsed building.

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News Brief: In-Person Classes, Capitol Security, Pope's Iraq Trip

Thursday, March 04, 2021

Federal efforts aim to help schools reopen. Tighten security follows reports extremists may try again to breach the U.S. Capitol. Pope Francis on Friday will become the first pope to visit Iraq.

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News Brief: Vaccine Supply, Tanden Nomination, Texas Lifts Restrictions

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

Biden says U.S. will have enough vaccine for all adults by May. Neera Tanden withdraws her nomination to head the Office of Management and Budget. Gov. Abbott is ending Texas' COVID-19 restrictions.

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News Brief: Insurrection Hearing, Ga. Election Bill, One Medical Probe

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

FBI's director will testify before Senate panel about the insurrection. Georgia House passes bill that would limit absentee and early voting. House panel investigates health care provider One Medical.

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News Brief: Relief Package, Cuomo Comments, Myanmar Protester Deaths

Monday, March 01, 2021

Senate takes up the COVID-19 relief package. New York Gov. Cuomo promises to comply with an investigation into allegations of workplace harassment. Myanmar marks its most violent day since the coup.

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News Brief: CDC Web Tool, Jamal Khashoggi Report, USPS Delays

Thursday, February 25, 2021

CDC launches tool for people to find where to get vaccinated. Biden administration is expected to release a report on the killing of a Saudi journalist. House panel presses postmaster on mail delays.

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News Brief: Capitol Security Hearing, N.Y. Grand Jury, Vaccine Line Jumpers

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Ex-Capitol security chiefs recount insurrection events. No charges will be filed against Rochester police in the death of Daniel Prude. A health care provider allows people to jump the vaccine line.

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West Virginia's Vaccination Rate Ranks Among Highest In World

Monday, February 22, 2021

How did West Virginia become one of the world's leaders in delivering COVID-19 vaccines? One piece of the story starts with a striking photograph in the local paper.

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'A Katrina-Scale Crisis': Austin Is Desperate For Help In Weather Disaster

Friday, February 19, 2021

The Texas weather calamity is an "absolutely awful nightmare," says City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison. "We're desperately waiting for state and federal cavalry to come a runnin'."

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'It's A Sin' Brings A Lost Generation Of Gay Men To Life

Friday, February 19, 2021

A new British TV drama looks at the lives of gay men in London at the very start of the AIDS crisis — back when no one wanted to stop the party, and no one thought the virus could touch them.

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