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Trump and his faithful followers return to Butler, Pa., to energize the flock
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Former President Donald Trump credited the "grace of God" for his survival of the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13 in his return to the site for a rally on Saturday.
Battle Over Ethiopia's Defiant Northwest Region Of Tigray Ramps Up
by Eyder Peralta
Ethiopia's prime minister has given the rebellious region a deadline to surrender or his forces would assault the capital. Fears of a humanitarian crisis grow.
Many European Leaders Hope U.S.-German Relations Will Strengthen
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Peter Wittig, the former German ambassador to the U.S., about the state of the trans-Atlantic relationship, and expectations for the Biden presidency.
HBO Adapts Ta-Nehisi Coates' Best-Selling Book Into A Movie
by Eric Deggans
Our critic says the movie — like Coates' book Between the World and Me — reveals the story of Black survival within the ugliness of America's white supremacy.
President-Elect Joe Biden To Name His Secretary Of State
by Michele Kelemen
Biden will nominate Antony Blinken, a source familiar with the transition discussions tells NPR. The source added that Jake Sullivan is a strong lead for the position of national security adviser.
What Can Police Do About Large Gatherings In Private Homes?
by Sally Herships
With COVID-19 cases surging, many states are restricting the size of gatherings. But, how do you police what people do in their own homes?
Trump's Legal Team Aims To Block States' Election Certifications
by Franco Ordoñez
President Trump has still not conceded to President-elect Joe Biden nearly three weeks after Election Day. Trump's campaign is losing its challenges in court, while Biden turns to Cabinet picks.
12-Year-Old Boy Turns Downed Trees Into Baseball Bats
When a storm knocked down trees across Mount Vernon, Iowa, Tommy Rhomberg made a bat for his friend. Demand skyrocketed after photos were posted online. He's raising money for a disaster relief fund.
Patrick Quinn, Co-Creator Of Ice Bucket Challenge, Dies At 37
Patrick Quinn has died after a seven-year fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. The Ice Bucket Challenge took the Internet by storm in 2014.
A Good Password Needs A Mix Of Letters, Numbers And Symbols
A password management company estimates 3 million users pick one of the following passwords: 1,2,3,4,5,6. Password. iloveyou. NordPass says each of these passwords could be cracked in under a second.