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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.
Examining The Link Between Music And Scores For Math, Reading
A music professor set out to prove that there is no link between studying music and better scores in reading and math. But after a 10-year study, he discovered the link was stronger than he imagined.
News Brief: Virus Sweeps Across Southwest, Cabinet Picks, Fort Hood
Hospitals in the Sun Belt are overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases. President-elect Biden is set to announce two more Cabinet nominations. Plus, the Army punishes 14 leaders at Fort Hood.
NPR's Book Concierge Is Back For Another Year Of Reading Recommendations
by Petra Mayer
People looking for holiday gift ideas have a resource: the NPR Book Concierge. The interactive book finder has hundreds of titles selected by NPR critics and staff.
Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Pen Pal Matching Program Takes Off
New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme was writing lots of letters on her typewriter. She asked if anyone would be interested in a pen pal exchange. She created Penpalooza, which has over 7,000 writers.
U.S. Moves Closer To A Regulatory Approved COVID-19 Vaccine
by Joe Palca
The Food and Drug Administration has released detailed information about the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. The material will be evaluated later this week by an independent committee of experts.
Britain Begins Vaccinating People Against COVID-19
by Frank Langfitt
The U.K. has begun inoculating people against COVID-19 using the Pfizer vaccine, amid concerns that future supplies of vaccines might be disrupted by Britain's exit from the European Union.
Colorado Voters Elect The State's 1st Lawmaker Who Uses A Wheelchair
by Bente Birkeland
The 130-year-old Capitol building where Rep.-elect David Ortiz will work isn't totally accessible. We examine what his victory means for disability rights, and what changes have to be made.
Federal Government Cracks Down On Emotional Support Animals On Planes
by David Schaper
Under a new Department of Transportation rule, only emotional support dogs that meet strict service animal standards will be allowed to fly. The new rule goes into effect next month.
How To Shop Safely Online This Holiday Season
Even more people are shopping online for the holidays this year. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary about how to avoid online scams.