Rachel Martin

Host, Weekend Edition Sunday

Rachel Martin appears in the following:

News Brief: Manhattan Trump Probe, Pipeline Security, Opioid Trial

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

A new grand jury will hear evidence in the Trump probe. DHS reportedly will issue first cybersecurity regulations for pipelines. Three drug distributors on trial in West Virginia over opioid crisis.

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NYC Schools Chancellor Says Her Message To Parents Is Simple: Schools Are Safe

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

The largest U.S. school district will reopen this fall with no option for virtual classes. Chancellor Meisha Porter says 70,000 employees have already been vaccinated, "and we need our children back."

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News Brief: Blinken Mideast Trip, Belarus Airspace, George Floyd Anniversary

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken aims to bolster Gaza cease-fire. Belarus faces sanctions for forcing airliner to land. A year after George Floyd's death, President Biden to meet with Floyd's family.

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News Brief: COVID-19 Shots, Mideast Cease-Fire, George Floyd Rally

Monday, May 24, 2021

Eight states pass milestone of getting 70% of adults vaccinated with at least one shot. Cease-fire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold. George Floyd's family marks one year since his murder.

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Restaurants Are Welcoming Back Diners, But Say Mask Rules Have Them Relying On Trust

Friday, May 21, 2021

The National Restaurant Association is recommending to its members that employees continue to wear masks until the government clarifies how the guidance applies to a requirement to keep workers safe.

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Blinken-Lavrov Meeting Was Productive, State Department Says

Thursday, May 20, 2021

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Russia's foreign minister in Iceland on Wednesday, in an effort to improve dismal Russian-U.S. relations.

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News Brief: Israel Pummels Gaza, Insurrection Probe, New Coronavirus Detected

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Ten days of fighting take a big toll in the Gaza Strip. House passes bill to create a commission to probe Capitol insurrection. A new coronavirus is discovered in Malaysia, and it's coming from dogs.

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Andrew Brown Jr. Did Not Use Vehicle As A Weapon Against Deputies, Attorney Says

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

An attorney for Andrew Brown Jr.'s family is disputing a North Carolina prosecutor's contention that Brown used his vehicle as a deadly weapon against deputies who fatally shot him.

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News Brief: Israel-Hamas Violence, N.C. Shooting, Ford's New F-150

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

International calls grow to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas. No charges will be brought against N.C. sheriff deputies who fatally shot Andrew Brown Jr. Ford will unveil its electric F-150.

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'You Can't Just Concede.' How One Expert Explains Negotiating With Cybercriminals

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Bill Siegel works with companies that fall victim to the same type of ransomware attack that disrupted fuel supplies across large parts of the South and East Coast last week.

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News Brief: U.S. Backs Cease-Fire, Roe V. Wade Challenge, Insurrection Intelligence

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The U.S. calls for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The Supreme Court agrees to consider a major rollback of abortion rights. NPR obtains a report on why violence wasn't anticipated on Jan. 6.

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News Brief: Mideast Violence, CDC Mask Revision, Poll On Race, Police

Monday, May 17, 2021

The battle between Israel and Hamas enters its second week. CDC director defends latest mask recommendation. New poll spotlights different views of Black and white Americans on race and police.

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What To Watch: New Shows Are Coming To The Small Screen

Friday, May 14, 2021

During the pandemic, you may feel like you've seen every show worth watching. With a lot of new shows debuting, we have some suggestions for what to watch in the coming weeks.

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CDC: Fully Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Masks Indoors, Outdoors

Friday, May 14, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say fully vaccinated people against COVID-19 can resume activities indoors or outdoors, in gatherings large or small, without masks or distancing.

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News Brief: New Mask Guidance, Middle East Violence, Afghans See U.S. Visas

Friday, May 14, 2021

The CDC says fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks. Casualties increase in the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Thousands of Afghans who worked for the U.S. fear Taliban retaliation.

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Adolescents Can Get Routine Immunizations With Their COVID Shots, CDC Advisers Say

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Children's immunizations dropped dramatically during the pandemic, and health officials are eager to get kids caught back up on their routine shots before they return to school.

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News Brief: Gas Hoarding, Israeli-Palestinian Violence, Vulnerable Migrants

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Amid panic buying, hacked pipeline is restarted. Israeli airstrikes into Gaza continue as Hamas shows no sign of backing down. Some migrants are being granted humanitarian exceptions.

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News Brief: Israeli-Palestinian Violence, Vote On Liz Cheney, Inflation Data

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Violence between Israelis and Palestinians stoke fears of war. House Republicans will vote on whether to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership post. Economists monitor data for signs of inflation.

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For Twin Cities Rapper Nur-D, Another Step Forward

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

All of a sudden, Matt Allen found himself caring for injured and teargassed protesters in Minneapolis last year. The enduring experience found its way into his sunny music.

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House GOP Vote To Decide The Fate Of Rep. Liz Cheney

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

House Republicans will meet behind closed doors to vote to remove their No. 3 leader Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney. GOP lawmakers complain her anti-Trump position puts her out of step with the conference.

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