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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.
Good Samaritan Refurbishes Chairs Outside Couple's Home
Conrad Duran thought his old dining chairs had been stolen. He later found them returned, with a paint job and new seating.
Rapper And Producer MF DOOM Dead At 49
by Andrew Limbong
The enigmatic rapper MF DOOM has died, according to a statement from his wife posted onto social media. Doom was known for his multiple personas and love of wordplay.
A Michigan Zoo Wants To Give Your Used Christmas Trees To Its Goats
The zoo wants to feed the trees to its herd of goats. The trees are loaded with vitamins and the zoo says the goats love them.
A Cambodian American Lawyer On The Importance Of Resistance
by Michael Sullivan
A Cambodian American lawyer has returned to her homeland to join the resistance to strongman Hun Sen. She says the US needs to pay attention to a country where China is the "elephant in the room."
United Kingdom Completes Its Exit From The European Union
Britain is now well and truly out of the European Union, and the border between the U.K. and its former partners in the EU will be very different,
City Of Detroit Counters Lawsuit From Black Lives Matter Organization
by Eli Newman
Following the death of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter organizers sued Detroit, claiming the police were suppressing their First Amendment rights. The city has now responded with a counter lawsuit.
Taking An Icy Plunge Into The New Year
Some Americans are looking to wash away 2020, and welcome in 2021, with a cold swim. Morning Edition spoke to one intrepid swimmer in Seattle.
More Works Of Art Enter The Public Domain On New Year's Day
by Petra Mayer
January 1st is Public Domain Day. That's the day creative works over a certain age enter the public domain.
What's Ahead For The Economy In 2021?
by Scott Horsley
2021 could be a year of healing for both people and the economy. As the calendar turns over a new year, we'll look back at how the economy fared in 2020 and at what lies ahead.
News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, 2021 Economy, Brexit
The United States' COVID-19 vaccine rollout process has gotten off to a slow start. We look back and ahead at the economy. And, The UK officially departs from the EU.