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Middle school classroom in northern Michigan displays the shoes of famous people
Shoes belonging to Oprah Winfrey, Tony Hawk and Dolly Parton are in the collection. The social studies teacher uses that footwear to inspire his students to do good in their community.
222 Democrats, 10 Republicans Vote To Impeach Trump For A 2nd Time
NPR's Tonya Mosley talks to House Majority Whip James Clyburn of South Carolina after Trump's impeachment for incitement of insurrection. The article now goes to the Senate, which convenes next week.
Why Black Officers Find Breach Of U.S. Capitol Particularly Upsetting
by Leila Fadel
Members of the U.S. Capitol Police and D.C. police were overpowered by a violent mob storming the Capitol Building. There were also a few officers that appeared to sympathize with the mob.
10 GOP House Members Break With Party, Vote To Impeach Trump
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to political strategist Mike Murphy, an adviser to a coalition called Republican Voters Against Trump, about what the impeachment vote means for the future of the party.
Uganda Election Pits President Museveni Against Novice Politician
by Eyder Peralta
Ugandans voters on Thursday are deciding between a man who has been in power for more than three decades and a singer turned politician who has galvanized the youth in the East African country.
Texas Customer's Call-In Order Helps LA Restaurant Pay It Forward
Brooke Williamson, a celebrity chef in Los Angeles, explains how an order for a meal that would never be picked up, has led to hundreds of other acts of kindness: food for people in need.
NFL Stadium Near Phoenix Is Now A Mass Vaccination Site
by Katherine Davis-Young
Some big cities are starting to set up mass vaccination sites at sports stadiums. A look at the opportunities, challenges and considerable logistics required to make mass vaccination successful.
House Members Impeach Trump A 2nd Time, Citing Insurrection At Capitol
by Susan Davis
President Trump has been impeached for the second time. The charge is inciting an insurrection. The article will now make its way to the Senate, which will not reconvene until next week.
High School Sweethearts Are Reunited After 68 Years Apart
Fred Paul and Florence Harvey had gone their separate ways and married different people. After each of their spouses died, a chance encounter brought them together. Three days later, they were wed.
France Has 1 Of The Highest Rates Of Vaccine Skepticism
by Eleanor Beardsley
France has been slowed in its vaccine rollout by the large number of people who say they are opposed to vaccinations. But the rapid spread of COVID-19 appears to be changing some skeptics' minds.