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Nationwide baby formula recall causes panic for some parents

The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers not to use or buy certain powdered formula from Alimentum, Similac and EleCare, which are made by Abbott Nutrition, after four babies were hospitalized. It comes as parents were already facing a nationwide formula shortage due to surging demand and labor issues.
Nationwide baby formula recall causes panic for some parents
Nationwide baby formula recall causes panic for some parents

Millions recover from cross-country winter storm

Parts of the country are in cleanup mode after damaging winds swept through 11 states. Snow and ice caused a pileup of more than 100 vehicles in Illinois.
Millions recover from cross-country winter storm
Millions recover from cross-country winter storm

States ease restrictions as pandemic enters next phase

As hospitalizations, infections and deaths decline, states are lifting restrictions like mask mandates. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state will follow a Covid-19 blueprint, which focuses on vaccinations while easing restrictions.
States ease restrictions as pandemic enters next phase
States ease restrictions as pandemic enters next phase

Former police officer sentenced to two years in death of Daunte Wright

Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer convicted of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, received a two-year sentence, which is less than recommended state guidelines. Wright’s mother said the justice system murdered her son “all over again.”
Former police officer sentenced to two years in death of Daunte Wright
Former police officer sentenced to two years in death of Daunte Wright
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Price hikes on cars could be here to stay, thanks to the pandemic

AutoNation analysts argue manufacturers and dealers have adjusted to low inventories, which could lead them to keep supplies low.
Pre-owned vehicles for sale at a Ford Motor Co. used car dealership in Detroit on  Jan. 4, 2022.
Pre-owned vehicles for sale at a Ford Motor Co. used car dealership in Detroit on  Jan. 4, 2022.
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Witnesses testify about racist comments made by Ahmaud Arbery's killers

Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday in the federal hate crime trial of the three men convicted of murder in Arbery's death, after the defense and prosecution rested their cases Friday.
Travis McMichael and Greg McMichael
Travis McMichael and Greg McMichael
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Legal experts question fairness of 2-year sentence for ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright

The light prison sentence issued to former Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter, a white woman, for killing Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist, surprised some legal observers.
Former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter
Former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter

Russian-backed separatists to evacuate civilians from eastern Ukraine, stoking invasion fears

The move comes amid a spike in shelling in the area, with tensions rising once again after the West disputed Moscow’s claims of a troop pullback.
A Ukrainian Military Forces soldier
A Ukrainian Military Forces soldier

Latino group projects higher voter turnout for midterms in battleground states

According to estimates from the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, one in 10 midterm voters could be Latino. NBC News’ Alison Morris is joined by NBC Latino national reporter Suzanne Gamboa to discuss how three battleground states are expecting a bump in Latino voter turnout while Texas and New Mexico could see drops in votes. 
Latino group projects higher voter turnout for midterms in battleground states
Latino group projects higher voter turnout for midterms in battleground states

Sofía Jirau, Victoria's Secret model with Down syndrome, on historic first

"People who have Down syndrome like me are capable of getting a job, creating their own business, and working hard like me,” she said after making history at Victoria's Secret.
Sofía Jirau
Sofía Jirau
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Bullied Black teen was falsely accused of threatening school, wrongly detained for 11 days, lawsuit says

“I feel distanced,” the 13-year-old, Nia Whims, said at a news conference this week. “I really don’t want to talk to anybody.”
Renaissance Charter School at Pines in Pembroke Pines, Fla.
Renaissance Charter School at Pines in Pembroke Pines, Fla.