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Monday

"My goal for this year ... was simple," Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio tells NPR. "Start getting more involved in local politics."

"My goal for this year ... was simple," Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio tells NPR. "Start getting more involved in local politics." Eva Marie Uzcategui Trinkl/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide caption

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Some Proud Boys Are Moving To Local Politics As Scrutiny Of Far-Right Group Ramps Up

The future of the far-right Proud Boys is murky after at least 30 alleged members are facing charges in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Now a former member and the current leader describe their plans.

Some Proud Boys Are Moving To Local Politics As Scrutiny Of Far-Right Group Ramps Up

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Friday

U.S. Companies Shifted To Make N95 Respirators During COVID. Now, They're Struggling

A machine makes masks in a medical-equipment factory in the U.S. on Feb. 15. When an N95 respirator shortage left hospitals scrambling in 2020, U.S. manufacturers stepped in. Now, some of those companies are struggling to sell their masks. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Companies Shifted To Make N95 Respirators During COVID. Now, They're Struggling

When an N95 respirator shortage left hospitals scrambling in 2020, U.S. manufacturers stepped in. Now, those companies are facing bankruptcies and layoffs as Chinese-made masks flood the market again.

U.S. Companies Shifted To Make N95 Respirators During COVID. Now, They're Struggling

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Wednesday

New Body Camera Footage Shows The Violence Against Police During The Capitol Riot

Police hold back rioters gathered outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. New body camera footage released by the Justice Department shows the violence of that day from the perspective of the officers themselves. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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New Body Camera Footage Shows The Violence Against Police During The Capitol Riot

New videos released by the Justice Department depict a chaotic scene at the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, particularly against the police officers there to defend the building and its occupants.

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Wednesday

After Months Of Special Education Turmoil, Families Say Schools Owe Them

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After Months Of Special Education Turmoil, Families Say Schools Owe Them

Special education services were severely disrupted when schools closed in spring 2020. In many places, they have yet to fully resume. Now, families are demanding schools take action.

After Months Of Special Education Turmoil, Families Say Schools Owe Them

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Thursday

Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair

Correctional officer Hansen Attakai looks out at the Window Rock District Department of Corrections in Window Rock, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation. Sharon Chischilly for NPR hide caption

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Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair

At least 19 people have died since 2016 in tribal detention centers overseen by Indian Affairs, our investigation found. Several died after correctional officers failed to provide proper medical care.

Indian Affairs Promised To Reform Tribal Jails. We Found Death, Neglect And Disrepair

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Tuesday

Trump Impeachment Lawyers Are Now Representing Capitol Riot Defendants

Attorney Bruce Castor represented former President Donald Trump at his Senate trial after the House of Representatives impeached Trump for the second time. Castor is now defending two people facing misdemeanor charges related to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Senate Television via AP hide caption

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Trump Impeachment Lawyers Are Now Representing Capitol Riot Defendants

Bruce Castor is best known for a rambling performance defending former President Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial. Now, Castor is representing people charged in the U.S. Capitol riot.

Trump Impeachment Lawyers Are Now Representing Capitol Riot Defendants

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Saturday

Overseas Bank Helped Recover IRS Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans. It Didn't Go Well

Dozens of people in Micronesia are suing the Bank of Guam for seizing stimulus checks they deposited. The bank did so to help the IRS recover tax payments issued in error. Robert Alexander/Getty Images hide caption

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Overseas Bank Helped Recover IRS Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans. It Didn't Go Well

After accidentally sending stimulus checks to ineligible foreign citizens living overseas, the Internal Revenue Service is now asking some banks to help recover money, creating a legal mess.

Overseas Bank Helped Recover IRS Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans. It Didn't Go Well

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Friday

On Our Watch: Conduct Unbecoming
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On Our Watch: Conduct Unbecoming

A police officer in Los Angeles told women he'd let their cars pass inspection if they had sex with him. In the San Francisco, Bay Area, another woman says an officer used police resources to harass and stalk her. The California Highway Patrol quietly fired both men for sexual harassment, but never looked into whether their misconduct was criminal. The second episode of the NPR series On Our Watch examines the system of accountability for officers who abuse their power for sex and exposes where that system falls short.

On Our Watch: Conduct Unbecoming

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Tuesday

Louder Than A Riot

Presenting: On Our Watch

What happens to police officers who use excessive force, tamper with evidence or sexually harass someone? In California, internal affairs investigations were kept secret from the public — until a recent transparency law unsealed thousands of files. On Our Watch is a limited-run podcast from NPR and KQED that brings you into the rooms where officers are interrogated and witnesses are questioned to find out who the system of police accountability really serves, and who it protects.

Presenting: On Our Watch

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Friday

One Hack to Fool Them All
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One Hack to Fool Them All

How a single hack pried open the networks of giant corporations and the U.S. government itself. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

One Hack to Fool Them All

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What Microsoft Officials Know About Russia's Phishing Hack Targeting USAID

Microsoft says the same group that breached the software company SolarWinds seems to have launched another hack, this time using phishing attacks on a number of human rights agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development. J. David Ake/AP hide caption

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What Microsoft Officials Know About Russia's Phishing Hack Targeting USAID

The Russian group that attacked SolarWinds focused on another government supplier in its latest hack: an email marketing company used by the U.S. Agency for International Development, Microsoft said.

What Microsoft Officials Know About Russia's Phishing Hack Targeting USAID

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On Our Watch: In Good Faith
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On Our Watch: In Good Faith

In the small Northern California town of Rio Vista, a woman named Katheryn Jenks calls 911 for help. But after the police arrive, she ends up injured and inside a jail cell, facing serious charges. That same day, California Governor Jerry Brown signs a new law, State Senate Bill 1421, that opens up long hidden records of police misconduct, including files that might change the outcome of Jenks' case. This story is from the new NPR series, On Our Watch.

On Our Watch: In Good Faith

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Thursday

An Alabama Man Is Suing A Deputy Because He Says Tight Handcuffs Led To An Amputation

An Alabama man says a Jefferson County, Ala., sheriff's deputy cuffed him too tightly, causing the amputation of his left hand 10 months later. He is suing for damages. This photo shows a handcuffed protester in Berlin earlier this month. Adam Berry/Getty Images hide caption

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An Alabama Man Is Suing A Deputy Because He Says Tight Handcuffs Led To An Amputation

The plaintiff says he repeatedly begged a Jefferson County sheriff's deputy to loosen the cuffs after losing feeling in his left hand. His hand was amputated 10 months later.