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Nekima Levy Armstrong is among those in Minneapolis and around the world who have been closely watching Derek Chauvin's trial on charges of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death last May.

Derek Chauvin Trial Breaks 'Blue Wall Of Silence,' But Will It Transform Policing?

Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights attorney and activist, says it's "amazing" the Minneapolis police chief and others testified against Chauvin. But she's unsure if the trial will bring reforms.

Dejuan Sharp of Columbus, Ohio: "I shouldn't be scared of the police."

Columbus Activists Call For Federal Probe Of Police After Ma'Khia Bryant Shooting

"I have an 18-year-old ... and I tell him, unfortunately, never called the cops for anything because ... things can unfortunately end up like this," a neighbor said.

'Things We Lost To The Water' Is A Literal And Allegorical Look At Dislocation

Eric Nguyen's debut novel plays off a Vietnamese word that means both country and water, examining all the ways those two things affect a family of Vietnamese refugees who resettle in New Orleans.

Myanmar people and supporters march during on Feb. 14 in Tokyo to protest the military coup.

Japan's Myanmar Dilemma: How Hard To Push Against Military Coup Leaders?

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Myanmar's coup leaders. For Japan, among the most influential countries in Myanmar, it's not so simple.

The "Ever Given" container ship, operated by the Evergreen Marine Corporation, sails through the Suez Canal after it was fully freed and floated on Friday.

'She's Free': Giant Container Ship Blocking Suez Canal Underway After Days

The Ever Given had been wedged at an angle across the Suez Canal since Tuesday, preventing other shipping vessels from traveling through the waterway.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin told the judge on Thursday he will not testify on his own behalf in his trial for the death of George Floyd. His defense attorney, Eric Nelson, is seen at left.

Testimony Ends Without Derek Chauvin Taking The Stand In His Trial

Chauvin told Judge Peter Cahill that he would exercise his Fifth Amendment right. Closing arguments are expected to begin on Monday.

Kermit the Frog performs during the 2019 Newport Folk Festival. "The Rainbow Connection" is now part of the Library of Congress audio collection.

Works By Thomas Edison, Kermit The Frog Inducted Into Library Of Congress

The Library of Congress chose 25 titles considered "audio treasures worthy of preservation" to join the National Recording Registry collection.

The San Francisco school board has put on hold controversial plans to rename 44 schools until students are back on campus after more than a year of virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

San Francisco School Board Rescinds Controversial School Renaming Plan

The project involved 44 schools, the names of which a panel had decided honored figures linked to racism or oppression.

Chart: COVID-19 Is Now Leading Killer In 5 Latin American Nations

Why are numbers so high in the region? Public health officials point to a number of underlying problems that let the coronavirus run amok.

Abbott's BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 test is seen in the photo. The Food and Drug Administration authorized Abbott's BinaxNow and Quidel's QuickVue tests to be sold without a prescription for consumers who want to test themselves repeatedly at home.

As At-Home Coronavirus Tests Hit Pharmacies, What Role Can They Play In The Pandemic?

Rapid COVID-19 tests are now available at pharmacies in the U.S. Dr. Michael Mina of Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health says these can help people wondering if they are infectious right now.

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