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Hurricane Milton is poised to hit Florida's Gulf Coast. It's expected to be historic
by A Martínez
Sarasota is still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene which hit less than two weeks ago. Mayor Liz Alpert tells NPR's A Martinez the city is likely to take a direct hit from Milton, a stronger storm.
News Brief: Rioters Storm U.S. Capitol, Congress Ratifies Biden Victory
A violent pro-Trump mob breached the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, as lawmakers were certifying Electoral College votes. One of the most shocking parts of the attack was how quickly it happened.
Democrat Warnock Wins Ga. Runoff, Becomes State's 1st Black Senator
NPR's Noel King talks to Raphael Warnock about his election victory, which puts control of the U.S. Senate within the Democratic Party's reach. The other Senate runoff is too close to call.
Boston University, Holy Cross Teams Wear Masks In Basketball Game
by Esteban Bustillos
There was an unusual sight on the men's college basketball court on Tuesday: every player on the Boston University and Holy Cross teams was wearing a mask.
Europeans Criticize The Slow Start To COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In EU
by Rob Schmitz
There's growing concern in Germany about the slow start to the campaign. German politicians blame EU leaders for moving too slowly, and for wanting to control the rollout for its 27 member states.
LA County Hospitals Begin To Ration Care Amid Coronavirus Surge
by Leila Fadel
The spike in COVID-19 cases is battering hospitals, and Los Angeles County is in crisis. The number will likely go up after a weekend of New Year's celebrations despite lockdown rules.
President-Elect Biden Could Take Office With His Party In Control Of Congress
by Stephen Fowler
Democrats have won at least one of the two Senate runoff elections in Georgia, according to The Associated Press. Raphael Warnock beat Republican Kelly Loeffler. The other race is too close to call.
As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Critics Say Vaccinations Must Speed Up
by Rob Stein
Critics say the vaccine rollout suffers from the same problems that have plagued the response to the pandemic for testing and other responses: lack of aggressive and coordinated federal leadership.
Ohio Puts Teachers At The Front Of The COVID-19 Vaccine Line
by Jenny Hamel
Teachers and school staff in Ohio are being prioritized to get the vaccine. The governor made the decision as a way to get students back in the classrooms, but teachers and parents have concerns.
Examining How The Trump Years Helped To Shape The Media
by David Folkenflik
The Trump years have been good for many news organizations — fueling spikes in cable news ratings and national newspaper subscriptions. It has also left the media's credibility severely diminished.
A Preview Of New Music To Start Off 2021
by Suraya Mohamed
Another member of the NPR Music team previews two of the albums she's looking forward to hearing in 2021.
Prosecutor: No Charges Will Be Filed Against Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake
by David Schaper
Protesters were out in Kenosha, Wis., after the district attorney announced Tuesday that he will not file charges against the white police officer who shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in August.