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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.
Coronavirus Variant In England Causes International Concern
by Michaeleen Doucleff
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control says the COVID-19 variant spreading across England appears to be more contagious. Scientists examine what that means for the rest of the world.
Working Remotely Allows Millions To Pick Where They Want To Live
by Adedayo Akala
The pandemic has many of us feeling like prisoners in our own homes. But for some people, it has brought freedom — being able to move to another part of the country without having to leave a job.
News Brief: Relief Measure, COVID-19 Mutations, Computer Hack
Congress ends months-long stalemate and passes $900 billion coronavirus relief bill. The U.K.'s COVID-19 variant has 17 mutations. Plus, how should the U.S. respond to the massive computer hack?
A Possible Predator Was Seen In The Woods In Portland, Ore.
The Multnomah County sheriff's office got a call that a big cat with spots was loose. The zoo said all cheetahs were accounted for. Deputies found a large stuffed animal, a cheetah, sitting on a log.
After Months Of Partisan Squabbling, Lawmakers Reach COVID-19 Relief Deal
by Claudia Grisales
The nearly $900 billion package includes a new round of direct payments to qualifying Americans, a boost in weekly unemployment benefits; and funds for small-business aid and vaccine distribution.
Restaurants Try To Adapt During The COVID-19 Pandemic
by Will Stone
Some restaurants have only been able to survive by offering outdoor dining. With cold weather, many are enclosing those spaces — at the same time some jurisdictions are banning any sit-down dining.
Advice For Getting Through The Holidays When You're Far From Family
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans will be separated from family for the first time this holiday season. That's nothing new for undocumented immigrants. They offer some advice.
At-Risk Teachers Struggle With Returning To In-Person Classes
by Liz Schlemmer
Staffing schools for in-person learning hasn't been easy. In North Carolina, the pressure to keep schools open during the coronavirus pandemic has left some teachers without any good options.
Calif. COVID-19 Restrictions Shut Down Indoor, Outdoor Restaurant Dining
Brooke Williamson owned four restaurants in Los Angeles before the coronavirus pandemic began. She talks to NPR's Noel King about losing three of those restaurants in the past several months.
New COVID-19 Strain, Moderna Vaccine, CDC Vaccination Guidelines
by Allison Aubrey
A new coronavirus strain in the U.K. has the world on alert. In the U.S., shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine are arriving as the CDC issues guidance on who is next in line for shots.
U.K. Tightens Rules As A Variant Of The COVID-19 Virus Spreads
by Frank Langfitt
A mutation of the coronavirus was discovered spreading rapidly through London and other parts of England. Most of the country is now under a strict lockdown, and U.K. travelers face travel bans.