NewsNation Articles: April 13, 2021

5,200 tons of cosmic dust fall to Earth each year Radio: Thousands of appointments go unused in Mississippi as public health officials work to convince skeptics on vaccines Thousands of appointments go unused in Mississippi as public health officials work to convince skeptics on vaccines Radio: US to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May, 9/11 new goal Radio: Biden says pause on J&J shots shows government is putting safety 1st Radio: Minnesota police chief, cop quit after Black driver’s death Radio: ‘The great reshuffling’: Why are millions of Americans moving? Gretchen Carlson’s lawsuit inspired a film, miniseries & helped start #MeToo Movement 1 in 5 Americans on prescribed mental health meds amid COVID-19, study finds Bridgerton renewed: Netflix confirms seasons 3, 4 New $3,000 child tax credit: Payments to start in July – see if you’re eligible Transgender athletic ban sponsor not worried about NCAA pressure, ‘Tennessee’s economy is very strong’ Capsized ship off Louisiana: 12 missing, 1 dead, 6 rescued Biden says pause on J&J shots shows government is putting safety 1st US directs agencies to apply patches to Microsoft servers Iran says it will enrich uranium to 60%, highest level ever Hawaii to allow some registered nurses to perform abortions When will humans set foot on Mars? Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku explains Biden invited to give Address to Joint Session of Congress on April 28th The Donlon Report: Debate over transgender athletes, Minnesota unrest continues & US troops coming back home STD cases at ‘all-time high,’ CDC says Disney adopts ‘gender inclusive’ rules, revamps park dress code for cast members ‘The great reshuffling’: Why are millions of Americans moving? Biden picks first person of color to head Census Bureau 3rd night of protests in Minnesota following police killing of Daunte Wright ERCOT avoids entering ’emergency conditions,’ customers no longer need to conserve power Wisconsin cop who shot Jacob Blake returns to work after independent investigation, will not face charges FDA says patients can get abortion pill via telemedicine ‘No Vaccine = No Entry:’ Fans must be vaccinated to attend sports games in Buffalo, NY this fall, official says Expert for the defense says Chauvin was justified in pinning down George Floyd France suspends all Brazil flights due to virus variant Florida to close wastewater reservoir with leak history that nearly collapsed this month Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl team up for a pandemic anthem Pentagon researchers develop under-the-skin sensor that detects COVID infection EXPLAINER: What’s known about COVID vaccines and rare clots NewsNation names Allison Harris as new Washington DC correspondent White Claw launching high-alcohol hard seltzer for summer called Surge Suspect found dead following 7-hour shooter standoff with police in Connecticut Police officer wounded in shooting at Knoxville high school identified Kristin Smart case: ‘Prime suspect’ arrested on suspicion of murder in 1996 disappearance of California student Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause: Here’s what you should know Minnesota police chief, cop quit after Black driver’s death Why some people should return their stimulus checks US to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May, 9/11 new goal Illinois man discovers 19th-century tunnel beneath his property Small children abandoned by smugglers at border wall released from Border Patrol custody Colorado bill would prohibit traveling animal show Armored transport worker accused of keeping 29 bags of cash, buying cars for family US pauses J&J COVID-19 vaccine over rare blood clots; White House says it won’t impact vaccination plan Venomous snake bites San Diego Zoo employee India reels amid virus surge, affecting world vaccine supply ☀ April 13: Unrest in Minnesota, Chauvin defense begins and Capitol officer lies in honor Biden aims for bipartisanship on infrastructure but applies pressure WHO urges pause in market sale of captured live wild animals ‘Better Days’ director hopes Oscar-nominated film inspires Chinese peers to tackle hard topics Chauvin trial: Defense starts presenting its case Biden eulogizes slain officer Billy Evans as Capitol Police mourn again Missouri House votes against proof-of-vaccine mandates Washington state proposal targets Boeing plant’s pollution More clashes in Minnesota after police shoot, kill Black man Idaho lawmakers hear pitch to absorb three-fourths of Oregon