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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.
Comedian Steve Martin Partners With Cartoonist Harry Bliss For New Book
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with comedian Steve Martin and cartoonist Harry Bliss of The New Yorker about their book of cartoons: A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection.
How Biden's Agenda Can Advance Without Control Of The House, Senate
by Mara Liasson
President-elect Joe Biden could be the first Democrat since 1885 to enter office without his party controlling both houses of Congress. That creates challenges for his ambitious agenda.
Hurricane Iota Makes Landfall In Nicaragua As A Category 4 Storm
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Matt Hackworth of the Baltimore-based humanitarian group Lutheran World Relief about the devastation caused in Nicaragua this month from Hurricanes Iota and Eta.
After 27-Hour Flight, SpaceX Crew Dragon Docks At ISS
by Brendan Byrne
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule docked to the International Space Station — adding four astronauts to the crew of three already on board. It's the first full operational mission for the private company.
Ex-Trump Campaign Adviser Defends Election Lawsuits, Voter Fraud Claims
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Trump campaign adviser Marc Lotter about continuing legal challenges to the election, and Trump's refusal to concede and acknowledge Joe Biden as president-elect.
Uproar Follows Museum's Plan To Make Changes Regarding Diversity, Equity
by Andrew Limbong
The Baltimore Museum of Art's plan to sell three pieces of art to fundamentally alter its diversity drew so much criticism it had to be canceled.
As Coronavirus Surges, California Orders Another Round Of Restrictions
by Katie Orr
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is "pulling an emergency brake" to roll back business reopenings. The state has seen a major surge in new coronavirus cases in recent days.
News Brief: COVID-19 Restrictions, Vaccine Cold Storage, Troop Drawdown
As COVID-19 cases rise, states order restrictive measures. Why temperature matters for leading vaccines. Plus, Trump is expected to order major troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia.
Baby Yoda Hitches A Ride On SpaceX Capsule
During the flight, the soft doll floated and tumbled freely through the cabin. The crew used it as their zero-gravity indicator. The capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station.
Georgia's Election Chief Is Pressured To Invalidate Legally Cast Ballots
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Washington Post reporter Amy Gardner about her interview with Georgia's secretary of state who says fellow Republicans are pressuring him to find ways to exclude ballots.