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5/28/21: Mother of Capitol Police Officer Who Died After Jan. 6 Attack Meets with Lawmakers
NowThis Brief - May 28, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratings13 Republicans Refuse to Meet with Gladys Sicknick; 22-Year-Old Wins Ohio Lottery Incentive Aimed to Get People Vaxxed; Memorial Day Travel to Show Pre-Pandemic Traffic; Colorado Bans Legacy Admissions; Howard University to Name School After Chadwick Boseman
5/27/21: FBI Investigating Shooting at San Jose, CA Railyard
NowThis Brief - May 27, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsDeadly Shooting at Railyard in San Jose, California; White House Calls For Further Investigation into COVID-19 Origin; Rise in Attacks Against Flight Attendants As Pandemic Travels Increase; John Cena Apologizes to China for Referring to Taiwan as a Country; Tasmanian Devils Return to Austr...
5/26/21: Grand Jury Called to Hear Evidence in Trump Investigation
NowThis Brief - May 26, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsManhattan D.A. Summons Grand Jury in Trump Criminal Probe; Petition Calls on GOP Leaders to Expel Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene; Texas Governor Set to Sign Permit-Free Gun Carrying Bill; ACLU Sues Arkansas for Anti-Trans Bill; Lego Reveals Biggest Set to Date
5/25/21: One Year Since George Floyd’s Death
NowThis Brief - May 25, 2021 10:50 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsPresident Biden Holds Private Meeting With Floyd’s Family; Belarus Faces EU Punishment for Journalist’s Dramatic Arrest; Secretary of State Blinken Visits the Middle East; Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Death Row Case; “Charlie Bit My Finger” Sells for Hundreds of Thousands
5/24/21: A Conversation with Rep. Adam Kinzinger
NowThis Brief - May 24, 2021 10:50 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsCongressman Adam Kinzinger is a rarity in the Republican Party for how he calls out his colleague’s lies and for how he speaks out against former President Trump. He talks to NowThis about what the future looks like for the Republican Party.
5/21/21: Israel and Hamas Reach a Ceasefire
NowThis Brief - May 21, 2021 10:50 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsCeasefire Agreement Signed after 11 Days of Violence; COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Signed into Law; Protests at UNC Over Journalist’s Tenure Denial; Tiger King’s Cats Seized; LGBTQ+ Legos
5/20/21: Bill to Create Independent Commission on Insurrection Heads to Senate
NowThis Brief - May 20, 2021 10:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsHouse Approves Capitol Insurrection Commission; New York AG’s investigation into Trump Organization turns criminal; EU set to open borders to vaccinated Americans; 107-year-old Tulsa Race Massacre survivor speaks out; Demi Lovato comes out as nonbinary
5/19/21: District Attorney Says Law Enforcement Was “Justified” in Andrew Brown Jr. shooting
NowThis Brief - May 19, 2021 10:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsNC prosecutor says no charges will be brought in Brown’s shooting; COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Passed by the House; NYC to drop mask, social distancing mandate for those vaccinated; Bucknell investigates attack on LGBTQ+ community; FAA’s hefty unruly passenger fee
5/18/21: Biden “Supports” Middle East Ceasefire, But Some Democrats Want More
NowThis Brief - May 18, 2021 10:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsBiden calls Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu; Biden to ship 80 million vaccines abroad; Gaetz associate pleads guilty; SCOTUS to take up abortions-rights case; Ohio’s million dollar incentive to combat vaccine hesitancy
5/17/21: A Conversation With Social Justice Activist Tamika Mallory
NowThis Brief - May 17, 2021 10:50 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsNowThis speaks with Tamika Mallory about race relations in the United States as well as her new book, “State of Emergency: How We Win in the Country We Built”
5/14/21: CDC: If You’re Vaxxed, You Can Lose the Mask
NowThis Brief - May 14, 2021 10:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsCDC Drops Mask and Distancing Mandates for Vaccinated Americans; Israel-Palestine Tension Escalates, Israel Sends Ground Troops into Gaza; Marjorie Taylor Greene “Aggressively” Confronts AOC; University President Resigns After Plagiarism Scandal; Post-It Note Creator Dies
5/13/21: Pipeline’s Systems Kick Back In, But Drivers Are “Panic Buying” Gas
NowThis Brief - May 13, 2021 10:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsGas Stations Face Shortages Across Southeast; Pro-Palestinian Protests Break Out Worldwide; Trump Officials Testify on Insurrection; Republicans Oust Cheney For Telling the Truth; Ellen Show to End
5/12/21: Republican Critical of Trump Faces Vote on Her Leadership
NowThis Brief - May 12, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsHouse Republican Conference Votes on Liz Cheney as Leader; Dozens Dead After Rocketfire in Middle East; Hate Crime Charges & Death Penalty Sought in Spa Shooter Case; Andrew Brown Jr. Family Sees More Video; Dracula’s Castle Becomes Vaccination Site
5/11/21: FDA Authorizes Pfizer’s Vaccine For Young People
NowThis Brief - May 11, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsFDA Gives Greenlight for Vaccine for 12-15 Year Olds; Hundreds Injured in Rocket Attacks Following Jerusalem Clashes; Cybercriminal Group Named in Colonial Pipeline Hack; College Students Suspended for Maskless Partying; Maya Angelou and Sally Ride to Accompany George Washington on the Quar...
5/10/21: A Conversation with Dr. Leana Wen on confusing COVID-19 guidance and vaccine hesitancy
NowThis Brief - May 10, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsFormer Baltimore City Health Commissioner and public health expert Dr. Leana Wen joins NowThis in conversation about the U.S. vaccination effort and combatting the pandemic.
5/7/21: Florida Passes Voter Suppression Law
NowThis Brief - May 07, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsFL Voter Suppression; COVID-19 Spread Beyond India Border; Daughter & Mom Charged in Home-Coming Queen Scheme; Olympics BLM Clothing Ban; Teacher of the Year Surprise
5/6/21: Trump’s Facebook Ban Sticks… for Now
NowThis Brief - May 06, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsFacebook Oversight Board Punts; Rep. Liz Cheney Could Lose Leadership Role; U.S. Birth Rate Plummets; Peloton Recalls Treadmills; Chinese Rocket Landing a Mystery
5/5/21: Biden Wants 60% of Adults Fully Vaxxed by July 4
NowThis Brief - May 05, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsPresident Says “New Phase” of Vaccinations Will Focus on 3 Key Groups; Chauvin Lawyer Files Motion for New Trial; FB to Decide on Trump’s Accounts; U.S. Climate Getting Hotter and Wetter; Belgian Farmer’s Border Blunder
5/4/21: India Travel Restrictions Go Into Effect
NowThis Brief - May 04, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsTravel Restrictions as COVID-19 Surge in India Worsens; Andrew Brown Jr. Eulogized; Biden Raises Refugee Cap After Criticism; Bill and Melinda Gates to Divorce; NYC Restaurant Goes Vegan
5/3/21: A Conversation With Trailblazing Senator Mazie Hirono
NowThis Brief - May 03, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsHawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono, known for breaking barriers in politics for more than 40 years, speaks to NowThis about the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and her calls for more representation in government.
4/30/21: Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan Underway
NowThis Brief - April 30, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsAlmost 100 Troops Transported; NYC Sets Reopening Date; FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes; New Cases of Mysterious ‘Havana Syndrome’; Lady Gaga’s Alleged Dognappers Arrested
4/29/21: Biden’s First 100 Days in Office
NowThis Brief - April 29, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsToday Marks 100 Days of Biden’s Presidency; Federal Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Case; Giuliani’s Apartment Raided; Nestle Faces California Water Well Drying; RIP Astronaut Michael Collins
4/28/21: FBI Opens Probe into North Carolina Shooting
NowThis Brief - April 28, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsAndrew Brown Jr.’s Family Releases Autopsy Results; CDC Says Those Vaccinated Can Lose Mask Outdoors; Federal Contractor Minimum Wage to be Raised; SCOTUS Hears Cheerleader’s Free Speech Case; Epicurious Magazine Drops Beef
4/27/21: DOJ to Investigate Louisville Police Department
NowThis Brief - April 27, 2021 10:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsDOJ announces Louisville PD probe; Andrew Brown Jr. video demanded; AstraZeneca could be shipped outside of U.S.; Texas Gains 2 Seats After Census Numbers Revealed; USDA Extends Food Program for Children
4/26/21: A Conversation With Vice President Kamala Harris
NowThis Brief - April 26, 2021 10:50 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsVice President Kamala Harris joins NowThis Correspondent Zinhle Essamuah to discuss how the Biden Administration plans to combat the climate crisis. She explains how environmental initiatives will promote job growth, combat environmental racism, and more.
4/23/21: Daunte Wright’s Family Remembers the Young Father of One
NowThis Brief - April 23, 2021 10:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsCalls for Justice at Wright’s Funeral; Biden Holds Virtual Climate Summit; Senate Passes The Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act; The Fight For DC Statehood Passes The House; LeVar Burton Set to Guest-Host Jeopardy!
4/22/21: DOJ to Investigate Minneapolis Police After Chauvin Verdict
NowThis Brief - April 22, 2021 10:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsConduct of MPD Under Scrutiny; Ohio Police-Involved Shooting of Black Teen; Earth Day Summit; Biden Urges People to Get Vaccinated; Gnome Place Like the Suez Canal
4/21/21: Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin Found Guilty on All Counts
NowThis Brief - April 21, 2021 10:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsChauvin to be Sentenced in 2 Months; The World Reacts to Guilty Verdict; Former Pres. Bush on Republican Party; Doctor Encourages Vaccinations for a Normal Summer; Archeologists Say They’ve Found Harriet Tubman’s Home
4/20/21: Chauvin Jury Deliberates
NowThis Brief - April 20, 2021 10:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsJury Deliberates Murder Charges After Closing Arguments; Capitol Officer Cause of Death Revealed; Navalny in Prison Hospital; Biden Nominates First Woman to Be Coast Guard’s Second-in-Command; NASA Flies Helicopter on Mars
4/19/21: A Conversation With Dr. Fauci
NowThis Brief - April 19, 2021 10:50 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsDr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical advisor and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases speaks to NowThis about the state of the pandemic.
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