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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.
Researchers Study Whether COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe For Children
Research is underway to determine if children should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Roberta DeBiasi of Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C.
The Real Santa Claus Won't Get Tangled Up In Power Lines
A man near Sacramento, Calif., put on a Santa suit and took off in a motorized parachute. The fire department said he was trying to deliver candy canes to children. His aircraft, however, lost power.
Democrats Take A Hard Look At Disappointing Losses Down Ballot
by Mara Liasson
Despite winning the White House decisively, Democrats are asking what went wrong for their party in 2020 as they lost seats in the House and failed to meet expectations elsewhere.
Congress Passes $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill. Is It Enough?
The measure affects millions of Americans. Among other things, it extends additional unemployment benefits of $300 a week through early Spring. Many economists believe additional aid will be needed.
A Delay In Census Results Would Hinder States' Redistricting Efforts
Census results may be delayed because of the pandemic. That means states with big statewide elections in 2021 are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to redistricting.
Hospital Celebrates Patients' Victories Over COVID-19 With 'Code Joy'
by Nickey Ouellet
A Montana hospital is playing Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" when a COVID-19 patient is discharged — calling the practice "Code Joy." It was played for a nurse there after her serious bout with the virus.
Experts Weigh In On How U.S. Should Respond To Massive Computer Hack
by Greg Myre
How should the U.S. respond to the massive computer hack into government networks and private companies? This has been a recurring question in the cyber age, and there is still no clear playbook.
For 5 Years Secret Santa Has Spread Holiday Cheer In Idaho
An anonymous person has been playing the role of Secret Santa in eastern Idaho. Diana Boldman and her husband Cameron were included on this year's nice list. They were given a 2019 Hyundai Tuscon.
NBA Play Resumes After Shortest Off-Season In League History
by Tom Goldman
The new NBA season tips off on Tuesday. There won't be a protective bubble, and teams will travel from city to city. It comes amid record-setting surges of coronavirus deaths and cases.
How Climate Change Is Setting The Stage For Natural Disasters
by Lauren Sommer
This year had a relentless number of extreme wildfires and hurricanes. They were driven by climate change, and global temperatures that were among the hottest ever recorded.