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  • Closing Time
    Attorneys in the Derek Chauvin trial prepare for closing arguments, while Minneapolis prepares for a potential verdict. Authorities say the alleged gunman behind the killing of eight people in Indianapolis had already had a gun removed from his possession... but was able to buy two more anyway. And Vladimir Putin's most vocal critic is back on the brink of death, less than three months after returning to Russia.
    29 min
  • Defense, Rested. Minneapolis, Restless.
    Minneapolis remains on edge as the defense rests its case in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. President Biden slaps tough sanctions on Russia - but still wants to meet face-to-face with Vladimir Putin. And as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine remains on pause in the US, Europe is having trouble getting any shots into people's arms.
    28 min
  • One and...Done?
    With a no-decision from CDC advisors, a pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines could last over a week. A Minnesota prosecutor charges officer Kimberly Potter with manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright. And intelligence officials point to China as the biggest threat to American security.
    30 min
  • J&J: JK
    After a warning from the CDC and FDA, all fifty states have paused their distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. President Biden announces that American troops are coming home from Afghanistan by September 11th. And activists say the resignation of a police officer who shot and killed a Minnesota man isn't enough.
    30 min
  • Gun-Stunned
    A Minneapolis police officer says she "accidentally" fired a gun at Daunte Wright, instead of a Taser. Meanwhile, the defense prepares to call its own witnesses in the Derek Chauvin trial. And the US claims it played no role in an alleged attack on an Iranian nuclear site.
    27 min
  • Deja View from Michigan
    Despite a successful vaccination campaign so far, Michigan hospitals are overflowing with COVID patients. Prince Philip's death prompts conflicting feelings in Britain. And GOP gatherings this weekend hint at quiet, but palpable, divisions within the Republican Party.
    31 min
  • Trial & Air: The Most Damaging Testimony Yet
    An expert medical witness methodically details why he believes George Floyd died. After big promises on guns and infrastructure, the Biden White House grapples with reality. And Johnson & Johnson is expected to deliver 85 percent fewer vaccine doses next week.
    31 min
  • Gun Shy: Biden’s Gun Control Plan
    President Biden is set to announce new actions aimed at restricting certain gun sales. Los Angeles authorities reveal new details about Tiger Woods' near-fatal crash. And amid an FBI investigation, sources say Rep. Matt Gaetz sought a pardon from President Trump.
    27 min
  • Vaxxed & Answered: When Is Everyone Eligible?
    With states expanding eligibility, the White House predicts every American adult will be allowed to sign up for a vaccination by April 19th. The Arkansas legislature overrides the governor's veto, banning gender confirmation treatment for transgender youth. And nearly two dozen women have leveled accusations against a star NFL quarterback.
    36 min

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A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

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