George Floyd Case: Jury Selection Begins In Derek Chauvin Trial The trial has gotten off to a tentative start, with both the prosecution and defense filing appeals related to the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge. Bill Chappell
Tax Breaks Will Offset $26 Billion Opioid Settlement, Drug Firms Say Lawmakers are blasting the nation's biggest drug makers and distributors for looking to use a pandemic tax-break loophole to write down losses coming from settlements linked to the opioid epidemic. Brian Mann
Judge Rejects 'QAnon Shaman's' Bid For Pretrial Release From Jail Jacob Chansley, one of the most recognizable people who stormed the U.S. Capitol, will remain in jail ahead of his trial for charges related to the Jan. 6 riot. Jaclyn Diaz
Trial Begins For Reporter Who Was Arrested Despite Identifying Herself As Media The trial started Monday for the Des Moines Register reporter, Andrea Sahouri, who was arrested while covering a protest after George Floyd's death even though she identified herself as media. Clay Masters
Iowa Reporter Goes On Trial In Case That Raises Press Freedom Concerns The Des Moines Register reporter, Andrea Sahouri, was arrested as she covered a Black Lives Matter protest. "Treating media work as a crime is a human rights violation," Amnesty International said. Scott Neuman
New Justice Department Team Comes Into Focus Ahead Of Vote On Garland Two more of President Biden's nominees to lead the Justice Department will be questioned by the Senate this week as Merrick Garland prepares for confirmation as attorney general. Carrie Johnson
Okla. Death Row Case Raises Questions About Evidence, Systemic Racism Julius Jones has spent the past 20 years behind bars for a killing he says he did not commit. An Oklahoma parole board is set to decide Monday whether he gets closer to possible release. Quinton Chandler
Trial Of Former Officer Derek Chauvin Set To Begin The former Minneapolis officer accused of killing George Floyd faces charges of second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The trial will begin with jury selection, which could take weeks. Dustin Jones
Minneapolis On Edge As Chauvin Trial Is Set To Open Minneapolis prepares for jury selection in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, accused in the death of George Floyd last spring. Adrian Florido
Biden Thanks American People After Congress Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Formally known as the "American Rescue Plan," it includes a $1400 stimulus check, more money allotted for free-of-charge vaccines and distribution and extended unemployment benefits.
