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These missionaries have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year
by Jeff Brady
Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.
Health Experts Examine Reasons For Drop In COVID-19 Cases
by Will Stone
Coronavirus infections, deaths and hospitalizations are down about 30%. Behavior, immunity and the end of the holidays could all be helping. But with new variants, some fear this may be short-lived.
New Surge Of Violent Attacks Against Asian Americans In Bay Area
by Eric Westervelt
In the San Francisco Bay area, there's been a number of attacks and robberies on older Asian Americans. That has alarmed residents and prompted stepped-up patrols by police.
House Managers Continue Their Case In Trump Impeachment Trial
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana about whether he will vote to convict ex-President Donald Trump on the single charge of "incitement of insurrection."
House Managers Use Video To Show How Close Rioters Got To Lawmakers
Jarring audio and video dotted arguments in Day 2 of former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. House impeachment managers recounted, at times minute-by-minute, the violence of Jan. 6.
News Brief: Trump Trial, Biden-Xi Call, Myanmar Sanctions
A review of Day 2 arguments in the Trump impeachment trial. Biden holds first call as president with his Chinese counterpart. The U.S. is imposing sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders after coup.
After Coup In Myanmar, Biden Says U.S. Sanctions Target Military Leaders
by Michael Sullivan
President Biden says the U.S. will impose sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders in response to this month's coup. He called on the military to release detained activists and political officials.
Suits Belonging To 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Donated To Charity
Alex Trebek's son decided to donate his father's wardrobe to the Doe Fund, a social services group, to be worn by job-seekers as part of a work reentry program.
17,000-Year-Old Conch Shell, Thought To Be Ceremonial Cup, Is A Horn
A seashell found in a French cave in 1931 appears to have been modified by prehistoric people so that it could be used like a trumpet. This horn, however, is not the oldest known musical instrument.
Shortage Of Computer Chips Forces Automakers To Curtail Production
by Camila Domonoske
The auto industry is grappling with a shortage of computer chips that is forcing companies to cut back production of some vehicles. Some new cars, already in short supply, might get harder to find.
Advocates Say Biden Administration Needs To Strengthen Eviction Protections
by Chris Arnold
An order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is supposed to prevent people from being evicted during the pandemic. But some landlords are still evicting their tenants.
Why Issues With Medical Records Interfere With Vaccine Rollouts
The electronic health record system is complicating the U.S.'s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Bob Kocher, who has advised California on its virus response, about the issue.
Georgia District Attorney Opens Criminal Investigation Into Election Interference
Fulton County's DA has opened a criminal investigation into "attempts to influence the administration of the 2020 Georgia General Election," according sent to the Georgia secretary of state.