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We're talking to the people (and Muppets) behind "Rainbow Connection" in this edition of The Sounds Of America.

Defense witness Barry Brodd, a former police officer and use-of-force expert, told the court that the defendant, Derek Chauvin, followed his training as he pinned down George Floyd with his knee.

U.S. Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans was mourned by President Biden and congressional leaders Tuesday in the Capitol Rotunda.

2019 was the worst year on record for syphilis. Reasons range from drug use to dating apps to underinvestment in contact tracing, as well as the surprising role of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV.

"Officer Sheskey was found to have been acting within policy," Kenosha, Wis., police Chief Daniel Miskinis said Tuesday, adding that he knows "some will not be pleased with the outcome."

Calling themselves the "Vax'n 8," a group of doctors in Vacaville, Calif., recorded a cover of "My Shot" from the musical Hamilton to promote vaccine confidence.

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has a long and seemingly insurmountable to-do list, including a pledge to begin repairing a legacy of broken treaties and other abuses against tribes.

Sting is releasing a collection of duets — some old, some new. He talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about the importance of musical collaboration, despite the pandemic.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Aldis Hodge and Kevin Bacon about the second season of their Showtime series, City on a Hill.

Lloyd Austin arrived in the Afghan capital amid swirling questions about how long American troops will remain in the country. While there, he is expected to meet with President Ashraf Ghani.