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live updates: closing arguments

Chauvin defense says 'no evidence' of illegal force; prosecution tells jurors to 'believe your eyes'

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Everyone over 16 is now eligible for the vaccine. Here's where you can get it near you.

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India's capital locks down as Covid surge devastates hospitals

As infections spiral, officials are allowing religious festivals and election rallies attended by thousands to continue.

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Former sheriff's detective, suspected of gunning down 3 people in Texas, captured
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Coast Guard suspending search for remaining crew members of capsized Louisiana ship
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Supreme Court won't hear Republican challenge to Pennsylvania ballot deadline
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World soccer rocked as top teams launch breakaway U.S.-style league

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THINK: Opinion, analysis, essays

Closing arguments in Derek Chauvin's trial

Chauvin's defense told jurors that the state needs to prove multiple other factors did not cause George Floyd's death.

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'It's not safe': Parents of trans kids plan to flee their states as GOP bills loom

Politics

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Texas special election

The first hotly contested special election of Biden's term has 23 people vying for a House seat

Protesters gather to protest HB 531, which would place tougher restrictions on voting in Georgia, in Atlanta on March 4, 2021.

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Million dollar ad spot for voting rights bill highlights escalating fight on Capitol Hill

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Congress

Ohio Rep. Steve Stivers to leave Congress next month

Congress

GOP Reps. Greene, Gosar try to distance from 'Anglo-Saxon' traditions document

Immigration

Bush tells Congress to cool it on immigration rhetoric, hopes to set 'more respectful' tone

Congress

GOP Reps. Greene, Gosar try to distance from 'Anglo-Saxon' traditions document

Immigration

Bush tells Congress to cool it on immigration rhetoric, hopes to set 'more respectful' tone

Coronavirus

Pop Up Vaccination Sites In NYC Spread To Neighborhoods Across The City

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Coronavirus

Treatment guidance for blood clots needed for J&J Covid vaccine return, experts say

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Coronavirus

Otters at Georgia Aquarium test positive for Covid-19

Anaheim Ducks mascot Wild Wing celebrates as a man receives a Covid-19 vaccination at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., on March 23, 2021.

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Coronavirus

Half of US adults have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine shot

Meet the Press

Fauci says he doesn't believe health officials will 'just cancel' Johnson & Johnson vaccine

U.S. news

Vaccines are sitting on shelves in these states. They're getting desperate to give them out.

Meet the Press

Fauci says he doesn't believe health officials will 'just cancel' Johnson & Johnson vaccine

U.S. news

Vaccines are sitting on shelves in these states. They're getting desperate to give them out.

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Solar panels are reaching their limit. These crystals could change that.

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Apple reinstates Parler app, stands by initial ban

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Queen sits alone as royal family bids somber farewell to Prince Philip

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World

Czech Republic expels 18 Russian envoys, accuse Moscow over ammunition depot blast

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Coronavirus

Worldwide Covid-19 death toll tops 3 million as crisis deepens Brazil, India and France

World

With all eyes on feuding brothers, Harry and William give fans reason to smile on somber day

National Security

North Korea has more nuclear weapons than ever. What should Biden do?

World

With all eyes on feuding brothers, Harry and William give fans reason to smile on somber day

National Security

North Korea has more nuclear weapons than ever. What should Biden do?

NBC THINK SPECIAL: What to keep post-pandemic

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Opinion

What I learned about myself taking short Covid walks — even when I didn't want to

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Opinion

I moved in with my mom during the pandemic and realized I'd looked at success all wrong

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Opinion

Let's keep every outdoor dining option post-Covid. It's time restaurant culture evolved.

Opinion

I've been freed from hugging people. Please don't make me start again

Opinion

Covid and the dawning of a new era of working-class resistance

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I've been freed from hugging people. Please don't make me start again

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Covid and the dawning of a new era of working-class resistance

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Facebook to add podcasts and 'soundbites' in new audio-only push

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Tech News

Apple reinstates Parler app, stands by initial ban

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Amazon ramps up purchases of renewable energy amid worker battle on climate change

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GameStop shares jump after CEO steps down, 'Roaring Kitty' raises stake

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U.K. to explore issuing its own digital currency amid bitcoin boom

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GameStop shares jump after CEO steps down, 'Roaring Kitty' raises stake

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U.K. to explore issuing its own digital currency amid bitcoin boom

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Environment

Solar panels are reaching their limit. These crystals could change that.

A coal-burning power plant behind a factory in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

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Environment

Biden pressed on emissions goal as climate summit nears

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Space

NASA launches chopper from Martian surface, first flight on another planet

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Climate in Crisis

Feuds set aside as U.S. and China agree to cooperate on climate change

Space

NASA says SpaceX wins $2.9 billion contract for moon lander with 2024 goal

Weird Science

'That's a lot of jaws': Scientists think they know how many T. Rex ever roamed the Earth

Science News

Covid-19 booster shot likely needed within 12 months, Pfizer's CEO says

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News

'It physically hurts': Black men are in mourning for George Floyd — and themselves

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Diet & Fitness

How to do mountain climbers the right way (and faster doesn’t mean better)

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Health & Wellness

Yes, you still need to wear a mask after getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Here’s why

Diet & Fitness

After losing 150 pounds, influencer shares weight gain struggles during the pandemic

Health & Wellness

COVID-19 vaccines are free to all, experts stress

Diet & Fitness

After losing 150 pounds, influencer shares weight gain struggles during the pandemic

Health & Wellness

COVID-19 vaccines are free to all, experts stress

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