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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.
Researchers Hope To Recreate Historic Scents From History
What did history smell like? A new project wants to help you find out. The project is bringing together historians, chemists and perfumers.
Off The Air Since 1998, Acclaimed Carton 'Animaniacs' Returns To Hulu
Over 20 years ago, animated TV series 'Animaniacs' went off the air. This month the reboot goes live with original voice actors Rob Paulsen and Jess Harnell, who talk to NPR's Noel King.
As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Warnings Increase Against Holiday Gatherings
by Allison Aubrey
As cases surge, the FDA has approved two new antibody treatments that have shown promise in high-risk patients. Experts worry about Thanksgiving turning into a super-spreader holiday.
News Brief: Antony Blinken, Election Disputes, Pandemic Cases Surge
President-elect Biden has reportedly choosen his secretary of state. President Trump has still not conceded the election. Plus, the U.S. recorded a million new COVID-19 cases in just six days.
Kentucky Puts Measures In Place To Curb Rising Coronavirus Cases
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Elizabeth Hawes, a pediatrician at Commonwealth Pediatrics in Lexington, Ky., about the rise in the number of children testing positive for COVID-19.
Lawsuit Reveals Tyson Managers Took Bets On How Many Workers Would Get COVID-19
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Clark Kauffman of the Iowa Capital Dispatch about a lawsuit involving Tyson Foods supervisors betting money on the number of workers who would contract COVID-19.
Texas Health Care Workers On The State's COVID-19 Spike
Amid a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases, we hear from the state of Texas. NPR's Noel King talks to Lizette Torres, a registered nurse in El Paso, Texas.
Today Is The Last Day To Help DC's National Zoo Name Its Baby Panda
The Smithsonian National Zoo needs help naming its 3-month-old panda. The zoo has provided a short list of names in Mandarin Chinese.
Despite Having GOP Governors, Vermont And South Dakota See Different COVID-19 Results
by Seth Tupper
South Dakota and Vermont are both small, rural states with Republican governors. They've taken very different approaches to coronavirus. One state has suffered far more illness and death.
Sue Gordon On President Trump's Efforts To Fight Election Results
Sue Gordon, formerly the second highest ranking official in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, talks to NPR's Steve Inskeep about Trump's efforts to overturn election results.
Book Returned To Library In Ontario Is More Than 50 Years Overdue
The Fergus Library in Ontario recently received a copy of Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens in their return box, which they estimate is more than 50 years overdue.