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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.
Deer Snatches Hunter's Gun In Czech Republic
You might think twice about hunting deer if one comes charging at you with a gun. In the Czech Republic, a hunter's gun got caught in a deer's antlers. The animal promptly ran off.
Biden Expected To Name More Cabinet Members As Transition Of Power Goes On
by Asma Khalid
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce more members of his cabinet next week. He'll also begin getting access to the daily presidential briefings.
Reflecting On A Key Korean War Battle, 70 Years Later
by Anthony Kuhn
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the battle of Chosin Reservoir, a key moment in the Korean War. The war's legacy is felt to this day on the divided Korean peninsula.
Minnesota Nurse Uses Poetry To Cope With The Pandemic
As patients continue to fill hospitals across the nation, a Minnesota nurse is using poetry writing as a way to cope.
Supreme Court Backs Religious Challenge To New York COVID-19 Restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld challenges from New York churches and synagogues to state pandemic restrictions on religious services. Amy Coney Barrett voted with the court's new conservative majority.
News Brief: Biden's Cabinet And Civil Rights Priorities, Staying Safe On Black Friday
Biden is expected to announce more members of his cabinet. His administration will focus heavily on civil rights. And, stores are changing things up to keep shoppers safe on Black Friday.
Biden's Administration Will Have A Lot Of Work To Do Addressing Civil Rights
by Carrie Johnson
Former leaders in the Justice Department's civil rights division say the Biden team will have a heavy lift on its hands.
Bots Are Depleting Stocks Of The New Playstation And Xbox Consoles
New gaming consoles are selling out, but it's not just because of individual consumers. Bots and resellers are depleting online stock in seconds.
From 'Dash And Lily' To Dolly Parton: These Holiday Specials Will Bring On The Cheer
Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon from NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour talk about their favorite 2020 holiday TV specials.
Why Asking People To Change Their Behavior During The Pandemic Is So Hard
by Nina Feldman
To control the virus, some officials are forgoing rules or mandates and instead are relying on individuals to do the right thing. So what motivates behavior change, and what falls short?
Coalition Urges Black Communities To Embrace A COVID-19 Vaccine
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Reed Tuckson, one of the health care workers behind the Black Coalition Against COVID-19. They want the Black community to embrace future COVID-19 vaccines.