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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.
Jobless Claims Jump To More Than 850,000
A new sign of economic woes for Americans during the pandemic: Unemployment claims reported Thursday morning by the government jump just as many federal relief programs are set to expire.
Colorado Does Practice Run To Assess Vaccine Distribution Plans
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis about the state's plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, and what the state needs from the federal government.
FDA Panel Will Weigh Benefits, Risks Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine
by Richard Harris
A federal advisory committee is evaluating Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration will weigh that input as it decides whether to grant emergency use for the vaccine.
After Increase In White Supremacist Incidents, LA County Turns To Hate Hotline
by Leila Fadel
The largest county in the nation is hoping a hotline to report hate will give Los Angeles a better understanding of where discrimination is happening, and how it's impacting residents.
Trump Looks For Support In His Effort To Overturn The Election
by Mara Liasson
President Trump's attempts to challenge Joe Biden's election victory have failed and the president is explicitly calling for the election to be overturned. Many in his party are supportive or silent.
AGs' Lawsuit Accuses Facebook Of Gobbling Up Competitive Threats
A group of 48 attorneys general accuse Facebook of having "monopoly power" and harming users and companies alike. Now they have filed a lawsuit. NPR's Noel King talks to Connecticut AG William Tong.
Many Would Like Direct Payments Included In Next Relief Package
by Scott Horsley
As Congress argues over what should go in the next coronavirus relief aid, cash from the government is popular with many. But economists say it's not the best way to prop up a sagging economy.
In California, Health Workers Will Get COVID-19 Vaccine 1st. Who's Next?
by April Dembosky
California says it wants to consider "historic and contemporary injustices" as a factor in who gets priority after health care workers for a COVID-19 vaccine. Experts warn of legal problems.
Pandemic Forces Musician Richard Buckner In A Different Direction
by Chad Campbell
Singer-songwriter Richard Buckner has a debut book of non-fiction poetry. It's called: Cuttings from the Tangle.