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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.
States Prepare For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. James Porter, president of Deaconess Health System, about how states and hospitals are preparing for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
1st Commercially Printed Card Up For Sale
A card from 1843 is up for auction. It's famous for being the first commercially printed Christmas card, but also for a scandal. The card depicts people, including children, drinking red wine.
Amazon Deforestation Reaches 12-Year High
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Gustavo Faleiros about the unprecedented destruction of the Amazon forest and what it might mean for both Brazil and regional security.
News Brief: Hospitals Overwhelmed, New Biden Appointments, Georgia Runoffs
Coronavirus cases continue to rise, but the U.S. inches closer to a vaccine. Biden taps Anthony Fauci and Brian Deese for key adviser roles. And Trump visits Georgia ahead of its runoff elections.
U.K., Russia Make Strides Toward Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution
The United Kingdom and Russia both made big announcements on the coronavirus vaccine front this week.
Biden Taps Dr. Anthony Fauci, Brian Deese For Medical And Economic Adviser Roles
by Asma Khalid
President-elect Joe Biden says he's asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to be a chief medical adviser in his administration. Biden has also tapped Brian Deese for a key economic role.
Trump Criticizes Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Ahead Of Runoff Elections
by Emma Hurt
Kemp got his job in part by arguing he'd be President Trump's close ally. But Trump's anger over losing the election has soured their alliance ahead of two crucial Senate runoffs.
Sheep Spotted Roaming Hotel Hallways In Wales
A escaped sheep from a nearby pasture wandered into the Premier Inn in Holyhead. It was found wandering the hallways before being returned safely to its flock.
Bangladesh Begins Moving Displaced Rohingya Muslims To Remote Island
by Michael Sullivan
Authorities in Bangladesh have begun relocating thousands of Rohingya refugees to an isolated island despite calls by human rights groups for a halt to the process.
Deadline Arrives For States To Order COVID-19 Vaccine
by Pien Huang
With COVID-19 case numbers rising nationwide, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new regional stay-at-home orders. Tonight is the deadline for states to pre-order their doses of the vaccine.