Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney begins closing argument by reminding jurors that Chauvin is presumed innocent of the charges he faces over the death of George Floyd and that the prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. nbcnews.to/3v3flTr
In closing argument, Derek Chauvin’s defense tells jurors to consider the “totality of circumstances and facts” known to the former officer when considering if a “reasonable officer” would have restrained George Floyd the way he did. nbcnews.to/3sym3iq
Derek Chauvin’s defense argues that concerns about the bystanders gathered around the scene of George Floyd’s fatal interaction with police distracted Chauvin at the “critical moment” when Floyd took his last breath. nbcnews.to/3n0vWV2
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The prosecution’s closing is being delivered by Steven Schleicher, a former federal prosecutor and veteran trial attorney. nbcnews.to/3mYHWXf
“He had to know,” prosecutor Steven Schleicher says in closing argument, emphasizing the amount of time Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck. nbcnews.to/3xgyvr1
Here's a look back at the life of the man who stood by Queen Elizabeth's side for more than 70 years. nbcnews.to/2Q9CpkA
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh's royal love story.
“A huge invisible part of Prince Philip’s work and legacy is the support he gave the queen, which has been invaluable to her." nbcnews.com/news/world/que…
After serving in Afghanistan, Scott Evans was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.
He is part of a growing number of veterans who’ve developed serious diseases after prolonged exposure to burn pits at overseas bases. #NBCNewsThreads (1/7) nbcnews.to/2RpQcni
The U.S. Dept. of Defense estimates that roughly 3.5M service members could have been exposed to burn pits.
“Over the next decades, I'd be shocked if we didn't see spikes in disease in these patients,” Dr. Tom Abrams says. (2/7)
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have taken up the cause.
Advocates and legislators led by Sen. Gillibrand, Sen. Rubio, and Jon Stewart have taken to Capitol Hill to rally in support of a measure to expand care and benefits to veterans affected by burn pit-related illnesses. (3/7)
Since February, fruits and vegetables have risen nearly 2% and the index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs have risen 0.4%, according to the government figures. (2/4)
The latest spike in grocery bills comes on the back of prices that had already risen during last year’s pandemic stockpiling and supply chain disruptions and never went down. (3/4)
DEVELOPING: FDA and CDC are recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine "out of an abundance of caution" after reports of 6 cases in the U.S. of a "rare and severe type of blood clot" after receiving the shot. nbcnews.to/327vued
White House Covid response coordinator on FDA and CDC recommending a pause in the use of J&J vaccine:
"This announcement will not have a significant impact on our vaccination plan ... the United States has secured enough Pfizer and Moderna doses for 300 million Americans."
White House: "We are working now with our state and federal partners to get anyone scheduled for a J&J vaccine quickly rescheduled for a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine."