☀ April 17: Mourning Indianapolis victims, protests across the country and Prince Philip’s funeral

Good morning! It’s Saturday, April 17, 2021. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️⃣🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Stepsister of suspected FedEx shooter says ‘he never got the help that he needed’

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2️⃣💉 US setting up $1.7B national network to track COVID-19 variants

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3️⃣❗ Outcry continues after fatal Chicago Police shooting of 13-year-old

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4️⃣🌎 After outcry, President Biden will lift refugee cap in May, White House says

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📱 [Trending] this morning

Funeral to praise Prince Philip’s ‘courage’ and support for queen

Prince Philip will be remembered as a man of “courage, fortitude and faith” on Saturday, at a funeral that salutes both his service in the Royal Navy and his support for Queen Elizabeth II over three quarters of a century.

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📅 What we’re watching

🔴 NewsNation will provide live coverage of Prince Philip’s funeral starting at 10 a.m. ET.

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