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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.
Highly Contagious COVID-19 Strain Leads To U.K.'s Strict New Lockdown
NPR's Noel King talks to George Parker of the Financial Times about Britain entering its third lockdown after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the coming weeks would be the "hardest yet."
Connecticut Dad Says His Daughter Had Her Heart And Her Car Stolen
A woman in South Windsor had been dating her boyfriend for a few months — he'd won over her family. Just after Christmas, her dad says the guy swiped her keys, drove off and didn't come back.
In A Recorded Call, Trump Pushed Official To Overturn Georgia Vote
Trump urged Georgia's secretary of state to overturn the election in the state, according to a call obtained by Georgia Public Broadcasting. Democrats condemned the efforts to manipulate the results.
Did Trump's Call To Georgia's Secretary Of State Break Election Laws?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Wehle, law professor at the University of Baltimore and author of How to Read the Constitution, about legal implications of the call to Georgia's secretary of state.
Fluent Cherokee Speakers Are Eligible For Early COVID-19 Vaccinations
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Meda Nix of Oklahoma, one of the Cherokee speakers who was an early recipient of a vaccine. The vaccinations are being given to people keeping the language alive.
Australia Changes National Anthem To Honor Its Indigenous History
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a change in the wording to the country's national anthem. It's in an attempt to recognize its indigenous history.
Eurasia Group: The Biggest Global Risks For 2021
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy, about the organization's report on the most significant global threats of this year.
Cruz Tells Ga. Voters To Turn Out For Runoffs Despite Presidential Results
by Sarah McCammon
At a rally near Atlanta, Sen. Ted Cruz, a leader of the fight against the presidential election result, called on Republicans in Georgia to vote in the state's runoff elections on Tuesday.
France's Seine River Is A Place Of Solace During COVID-19 Pandemic
by Eleanor Beardsley
In Europe's most densely populated city of Paris, where there have been two long lockdowns because of the cornavirus, a beloved river is helping many people get through it all.