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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.
Iowa Is Among The States Experiencing A Surge In COVID-19 Cases
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Glenn Hurst, a rural primary care physician in Minden, Iowa, and a medical director at several nursing homes, about the spike in coronavirus cases in the state.
Movie Review: 'Mank' Is A Love Letter To Classic Hollywood
NPR's David Greene talks to critic Kenneth Turan about David Fincher's film, Mank, which looks at the life of writer Herman Mankiewicz during the time that he wrote Citizen Kane for Orson Welles.
How The GOP Defied Expectations Down The Ballot
by Susan Davis
President Trump lost, but House Republicans had a better than anticipated 2020 election. Republican strategists and candidates explain how they did it, and why the suburbs are not lost for the party.
Asia-Pacific Countries Sign Major Trade Pact
by Julie McCarthy
China and 14 other Asia-Pacific nations have signed one of the world's biggest trade pacts, leaving the U.S. on the sidelines.
French School Warns Parents Not To Throw Kids Over The Gate
Parents of students attending the Trillade primary school in Avignon have until 8:30 a.m. to drop off kids before the gate closes. But some tardy parents throw their children over the 6 foot gate.
Pigeon Racing's Old World Charm Enchants New, Wealthy Fans
A hen bred in Belgium — she's named New Kim — just fetched a record price at auction: $1.9 million. The anonymous Chinese buyer also purchased the previous record holder last year.
War Between Ethiopia And A Rival Regional Government Escalates
by Eyder Peralta
The conflict in Ethiopia shows no sign of abating and now risks dragging into neighboring Eritrea.
As COVID-19 Cases Surpass Records, Cautions Against Holiday Gatherings
by Allison Aubrey
More than 11 million confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in the United States. The staggering milestone was reached only six days after the U.S. hit 10 million cases.
Paulson: U.S. And China Compete For Technological, Innovative Superiority
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson about the U.S. and China, and the pressure on the incoming Biden administration to tackle the economic issues between the two.
Astronauts Head To Space Station On SpaceX Rocket
Four astronauts lifted off Sunday night from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX rocket bound for the International Space Station.
Acting DHS Secretary Lacked Authority To Suspend DACA Program, Judge Rules
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Yale law professor Muneer Ahmad, and of the school's Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic, about a court victory which struck down an attempt to roll back DACA.