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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.
Outreach Teams Help Miami's Communities Of Color Find COVID-19 Testing
by Verónica Zaragovia
Someone who has COVID-19 without symptoms can still infect other people. Getting more people tested can help stop the spread. The first step is understanding the obstacles and finding solutions.
Saying Goodbye To David Greene With A Look Back At Some Of His Stories
On Morning Edition co-host David Greene's final day on the air, we hear excerpts from some of his most memorable stories. He's been with NPR for 15 years.
Progressives Call On Biden To Work To Stop Executions
by Juana Summers
With federal executions being carried out in the final weeks of the Trump administration, progressive activists feel the urgency to press the incoming Biden administration to curtail the practice.
Good Riddance: The End Of 2020 Is Just Days Away
For many of us, the end of 2020 can't come fast enough. It's been a rough year. We asked listeners to share with us what got them through this year.
Trump Could Suffer 1st Veto Override Of His Presidency
by Franco Ordoñez
While the House backs the president's higher relief direct payments, members voted to reject his veto of the defense bill. The Senate now considers overriding the veto of the defense measure.
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Arriving At Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Facilities
by Will Stone
Vaccinations against COVID-19 first went to health care workers, and now more doses of the vaccine are reaching those who live in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
'Morning Edition' Co-Hosts Say Goodbye To David Greene
David Greene began his stint at NPR as White House correspondent 15 years ago. For the past decade, he's been on Morning Edition. He's moving on to new opportunities.
Losing A Pregnancy: Going Through Grief Separate From The Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Erika Pohlman, who is grieving the loss of what could have been, after experiencing a miscarriage earlier this year.
News Brief: Pandemic Relief, Nashville Bombing, Ga. Senate Runoffs
In the contest over COVID-19 relief, the ball is in the GOP's court. Investigators search for a motive behind the Nashville bombing. Plus, Georgia's two crucial Senate runoffs are a week away.
Members Of The Band Kiss Urge Eveyone To Mask Up
Singer Gene Simmons posted a photo of the band en route to Dubai for a livestream concert. Not in their usual devilish face paint, they were wearing more normal masks.
Field Hospital Opened In Rhode Island To Deal With COVID-19 Surge
NPR's David Greene speaks with Dr. Laura Forman, who is the co-medical director of a field hospital in Cranston, about the challenges of operating the temporary medical venue.