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Apple CEO Tim Cook arrives Friday at U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif.

As Apple's Tim Cook Testifies, The Judge Creates The Day's Most Dramatic Moment

CEO Tim Cook defended Apple on the witness stand on Friday in a trial playing out in Oakland, Calif. Epic Games, which is suing Apple, accuses it of being an illegal monopoly.

An older person receives their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Thika, Kenya. The vaccine's manufacturer, Serum Institute of India, announced this week that it will freeze all exports of the vaccine through the end of this year — leaving 20 million people in Africa without a source for their second dose.

20 Million Africans Are Due For Their 2nd COVID Shot. But There's No Supply In Sight

African nations had been counting on Serum Institute of India for nearly all their COVID vaccines. Now the company says it won't be sending any more for months. And African officials are scrambling.

The CDC's early coronavirus test was poorly designed, and it also came with problematic instructions, NPR has learned.

Early CDC Coronavirus Test Came With Inconsistent Instructions And Cost The U.S. Weeks

An internal CDC report obtained by NPR shows the CDC's original coronavirus test kits didn't just have a fundamental design flaw, but instructions sent to labs to run the test were problematic, too.

Fulton County workers count absentee ballots on Nov. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. A judge's order marks the latest challenge for the county in a seemingly never-ending election cycle.

Why 2020 Mail-In Ballots From One Georgia County May Be Scanned Again

A judge ordered Fulton County to make plans to unseal at least 142,000 mail-in ballots it received in the election, clearing the way for another potential review of the ballots.

The strength of the AAPI vote was seen last year in critical swing states, including Georgia.

The Growing Power Of The AAPI Vote, By The Numbers

Data from the firm TargetSmart found that almost half of all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who cast a ballot in 2020 did not vote in 2016, and a quarter had never voted before.

After big-box grocery chains left the Arlington Woods neighborhood in Indianapolis, residents were traveling at least five miles to get groceries. Medical device manufacturer COOK Medical is building a plant in the community and, after listening to residents, decided to add a grocery store to its plans.

This Neighborhood Badly Needs A Grocery Store. A Medical Device Maker Will Build One

COOK Medical added a grocery store to its plans for a new plant in Indianapolis after hearing from residents that food access was a problem. It's a unique model of corporate social responsibility.

China's Zhurong rover is depicted on the surface of Mars in this artist's rendering made available by the China National Space Administration on Saturday.

China's Mars Rover Touches Ground On Red Planet

China landed the spacecraft carrying the rover on Mars last Saturday, a technically challenging feat more difficult than a moon landing, in a first for the country.

For May, 3 Romances About Staying True To Your Passions, Whatever They May Be

This month, Romancelandia brings us three tales of staying true to what you love, whether that's old cars, wedding dresses or even a grade school crush — while still pursuing the future you want.

Naomi Ackie as Alicia and Lena Waithe as Denise in season 3 of <em>Master of None</em>.

'Master Of None' Returns With Mixed Results — And Unanswered Questions

The new season of Netflix's Master of None is back, with lingering questions for star and co-creator, Aziz Ansari — questions the show tries to dodge by shifting its focus to Lena Waithe's character.

The median price for a home in the U.S. last month hit a new record of $341,600. That also marked the biggest ever 1-year price gain and homes are selling more quickly than ever before.

Record Prices For Red Hot Housing Market: 'Fear Of Missing Out'

Homes prices hit a new record and also saw the biggest ever 1-year price gain of 19%. But housing economists caution buyers not to make mistakes buying into the frenzy.

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