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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.
U.K. Health Workers Could Get A COVID-19 Vaccine As Soon As Next Week
The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve a thoroughly tested COVID-19 vaccine. A British regulatory agency approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Wednesday.
U.K. Regulators Approve COVID-19 Vaccine For Widespread Use
The U.K. is the first country where regulators have authorized a major COVID-19 vaccine. The first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be available next week. The U.K. has ordered 40 million doses.
California Hospitals Are Near A Breaking Point As COVID-19 Cases Surge
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Dan Lynch, emergency medical services director in Fresno County, Calif., about the grim outlook for hospital capacity.
U.K. Authorizes Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use
by Frank Langfitt
The U.K. has formally approved Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first Western country to approve its use for the general public.
Capitol Hill Lawmakers Consider Additional Pandemic Aid
by Scott Horsley
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is hoping to break the logjam that's been holding up pandemic relief in Congress. The clock is ticking for millions of people whose aid will expire later this month.
U.S. Heads Into Winter Months With Coronavirus Cases Surging
The governors of California and New York have sounded the alarm that hospitals may be overwhelmed this winter if COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise.
Fellow Tennessean Justin Timberlake Buys Family A Needed Van
Jake Stitt often sits outside his Tennessee home with a sign reading: Honk if you're happy. He has cerebral palsy, and a wheelchair accessible van was needed. A GoFundMe effort didn't cover the costs.
Cheryl Strayed, Author Of 'Wild,' Brings Back 'Dear Sugar' Column
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with author Cheryl Strayed, who is reviving her Dear Sugar advice column. This time as a monthly newsletter.
Surge Advice From 1 Of The Early Hospitals To Battle COVID-19
by Will Stone
Staff members at a Seattle hospital that faced the country's initial surge of coronavirus cases offer advice to people working in hospitals that are facing the latest surge in COVID-19 patients.
Unprecedented Election Drama Is Driven By Trump's False Claims
by Miles Parks
The post-election period this year saw extraordinary pressure from President Trump on local Republican election officials — further polarizing voting in the U.S.