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  • Convicting R. Kelly
    Famed R&B singer R. Kelly is convicted of using his power and status to prey on girls. President Biden gets his booster shot in front of the nation. And a train derailment in Montana threatens the agricultural supply line.
    28 min
  • It’s Finally Infrastructure Week. (Too Soon?)
    Congressional leaders promise a crucial vote on President Biden's infrastructure plan, despite a murky outcome. School administrators in Florida go searching for thousands of students who haven't shown up for in-person schooling. And as Angela Merkel packs her bags, her political party falls out of favor in Germany.
    28 min
  • Third Dose, Or Booster?
    The CDC advisory committee opens a major new chapter in the nation's COVID vaccination campaign with endorsement of a third Pfizer dose, or boost, but not for everyone. A Florida Democrat representing one of the nation's largest Haitian-American communities issues an ultimatum to the White House and says she's "pissed" about the border crisis. K-pop superstars BTS take the United Nations General Assembly by storm and sit down with ABC's Juju Chang.
    27 min
  • Super Model: Why COVID Could Taper Off
    Data suggest that COVID deaths fall under 100 per day by March, despite a flattening of vaccination rates. Congress abandons hopes of police reform, while new standoffs threaten spending bills. And a long line of cargo ships off the Southern California coastline have retailers worried about holiday shopping.
    29 min
  • Abortion Defenders Find a Defendant
    A landmark lawsuit could be taking shape in Texas, as a doctor publicly admits to violating a new abortion law. Border officials say they're investigating whether mounted agents have whipped frightened Haitian migrants. And a firefighter describes what it takes to battle huge Western blazes.
    28 min
  • Biden's UN Friend Zone
    President Biden lifts travel restrictions for foreigners as he prepares to speak on the world stage. Pfizer says its vaccine for younger kids is safe and effective. And the VA makes a new push to get benefits to military service members discharged under "don't ask, don't tell."
    27 min
  • The Mysterious Case of Gabby Petito
    Following a massive search that was picked up by thousands of "TikTok investigators," authorities find what appear to be the remains of a missing 22-year-old woman. Biden administration officials defend their public support of booster shots for all, even as an FDA advisory panel calls for a narrower approach. And Border Patrol agents appear caught off guard by a massive encampment of Haitian migrants under a Texas bridge.
    29 min
  • The Debate Over Boosters
    An FDA advisory panel prepares to debate Pfizer's booster shot plan. The French are furious with the U.S. over a nuclear submarine deal. And schools face a nationwide school bus driver shortage.
    28 min
  • How the FBI Failed Nassar’s Victims
    In gut-wrenching testimony, decorated gymnasts describe being ignored by federal agents while Larry Nassar found more victims. President Biden expresses confidence in his chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, despite new revelations about calls to the Chinese. And a South Carolina lawyer prepares to turn himself in after admitting he tried to have himself shot in a fraud scheme.
    29 min
  • Newsom Lease on Life
    California Gov. Gavin Newsom cruises to victory against a recall vote. With children now comprising an alarming share of COVID cases, pediatricians grow worried over resources. And new census data shows Americans living in poverty would have soared last year, were it not for economic stimulus.
    29 min

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