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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.
Santa Swings By The International Space Station On Christmas Eve
For the past 65 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command has made sure that Santa Claus' Christmas Eve goes smoothly. This year, it received support from U.S. Space Command.
Comparing Trump's Wave Of Pardons To Those Of Past Administrations
NPR's Noel King talks Kim Wehle, law professor at the University of Baltimore and author of How to Read the Constitution, about President Trump's pardons or commutations issued to dozens of people.
Chicago's Police Department Launches An Intense Outreach Program
by Cheryl Corley
Building trust between police and residents is a key effort of community policing. A Chicago initiative puts police in communities to build trust. But officer turnover has left some skeptical.
U.K. And EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Agreement
by Frank Langfitt
The European Union and British government have announced a last-minute trade deal to avert a chaotic economic breakup when the United Kingdom's Brexit transition ends.
President Trump Pardons Roger Stone, Paul Manafort And Charles Kushner
by Ayesha Rascoe
Trump granted more pardons Wednesday to 26 people, including some people who are close to him. On Monday Trump granted full pardons to 15 individuals and commuted part or all of the sentences of five.
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Is Not Going Well At 1 Boston Hospital
by Gabrielle Emanuel
Mass General Brigham hospital system is apologizing for a chaotic start to COVID-19 vaccinations. Critics say the hospital is not making the changes that will ensure equity in who is given priority.
'Wonder Woman' Sequel Left Movie Critic With Mixed Feelings
NPR's David Greene talks to Claudia Puig, president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, about the new movie: Wonder Woman 1984.
Poll: More Than Half Of Russians Don't Want To Get Vaccinated
by Lucian Kim
Russian President Vladimir Putin is touting the effectiveness of his country's COVID-19 vaccine, but most ordinary Russians seem reluctant to take it.