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Alejandro Arcos, a mayor in Mexico, was killed just one week after he took office
by Emily Green
Only a week in office and the mayor of a small Mexican town is assassinated -- as cartel violence continues to spiral out of control.
Christmas Lights Cut Through The Gloom Of 2020
For many, it's a dark holiday season. Michael Short of an Ohio company called The Light Before Christmas says people are trying to make it bright. He says lights went up earlier than normal this year.
Electoral College Prepares To Ratify Joe Biden's Presidential Win
On this day when Joe Biden's presidential win is expected to be ratified, NPR's Rachel Martin talks to conservative writer Jonah Goldberg about why the Electoral College is important.
Violence Erupts Between Trump Supporters, Counter Protesters
by Hannah Schuster
Pro-Trump supporters turned out over the weekend in many cities. In Washington, D.C., multiple people were stabbed Saturday night, and on Sunday, members of Black Lives Matter held a counter-protest.
Dolly Parton Saves 9-Year-Old Actor From Being Hit By A Car
Inside Edition reports that while on the set of her latest movie, Parton saved costar Talia Hill from an oncoming car. In that movie, Parton plays an angel. Is it possible she's just playing herself?
Electoral College Members Prepare To Finalize Presidential Election
by Tamara Keith
Electors from all 50 states and the District of Columbia will meet Monday to cast their ballots for the president and vice president — formalizing Joe Biden as the next president.
Mysterious Artist Spray Paints Mural On U.K. House
What do you do if you're selling your house and then Banksy tags it? How much does the artwork play into the price? The mural depicts a small woman sneezing with dentures flying out of her mouth.
News Brief: Pandemic Roundup, Electoral College, Russian Hackers
As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, U.S. deaths from the virus near 300,000. The Electoral College will officially casts ballots for president. Plus, Russian hackers infiltrate U.S. agencies.
Mayor Of Durango, Colo., Discusses Possible COVID-19 Vaccine Approval
NPR's David Greene talks to Dean Brookie, the mayor of Durango, about the prospect of a vaccine after a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 in a local nursing home.
Discussions Drag On For Another Coronavirus Relief Bill
by Kelsey Snell
Top leaders say they won't go home for the holidays before they pass a relief bill, but negotiations are stalled over money for state/local governments and liability protections.