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Former French President Sarkozy Found Guilty Of Corruption, Sentenced To Jail
by Scott Neuman on March 1, 2021 at 2:01 pm
Nicolas Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted of bribery and influence peddling. He was sentenced to three years in jail, with two of the years suspended. -
‘Hard To Explain’: Tiger Woods Thanks Golfers For Wearing Red In His Honor On Sunday
by Bill Chappell on March 1, 2021 at 1:55 pm
“To every golfer and every fan, you are truly helping me get through this tough time,” Tiger Woods said after dozens of pro golfers and staff -
Coronavirus World Map: We’ve Now Passed The 100 Million Mark For Infections
by Daniel Wood on March 1, 2021 at 1:17 pm
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed at least 2 million globally. -
How Severe Is Your State’s Coronavirus Outbreak?
by Stephanie Adeline on March 1, 2021 at 1:15 pm
View NPR’s maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off. -
How Is The COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Going In Your State?
by Pien Huang on March 1, 2021 at 1:05 pm
The U.S. is engaged in a massive effort to vaccinate the bulk of its population against COVID-19. But some states are working faster than others. See how yours is faring.