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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed
by Allison Aubrey
Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.
Biden To Assign More Women To National Security Positions
by Michele Kelemen
When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were running against each other, they both pledged to hire more women in national security positions. Pledge organizers see signs that this promise might be fulfilled.
Michigan Faces Challenges Certifying Election Results
by Abigail Censky
A routine process of certifying election results is getting attention in Michigan as President Trump and his allies attempt to discredit the results despite the lack of signs of vote-count problems.
3rd Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate Reported To Be Effective
by Joe Palca
A coronavirus vaccine by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford is reported to be effective for the majority of people in a clinical trial. It's the third vaccine to hit this milestone.
What It Means When Hospitals Say They Have To Ration Care
by Will Stone
As more hospitals across the U.S. reach the level of rationing care, NPR explains what that move, called "crisis standards of care," means in practical terms.
Who Is Antony Blinken, Biden's nominee For Secretary Of State?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with James Steinberg, former deputy secretary of state, about what to expect from Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for secretary of state.
Ta-Nehisi Coates On HBO Adaptation Of 'Between The World And Me'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with American author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates about the HBO adaptation of his book Between the World and Me and what it means in 2020.
Is There Enough Equipment For A New Coronavirus Surge?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Brig. Gen. David Sanford about the state of the national stockpile of personal protective equipment and other supplies.
In 'Sound Of Metal,' A Man Whose Life Revolves Around Music Faces World Of Silence
by Bob Mondello
The movie Sound of Metal, starring actor and rapper Riz Ahmed, tells the story of a drummer whose sudden hearing loss changes more than just his career.
Strategic National Stockpile Tries To Prepare For Coronavirus In Winter
by Monika Evstatieva
The pandemic has overwhelmed the Strategic National Stockpile that supports the nation during emergencies. The system is trying to restock but is still unlikely to meet the country's needs.
John Kasich Says Republicans Are 'Afraid' Of Trump
by Leila Fadel
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks with NPR's Leila Fadel about the GOP's unwillingness to stand up to President Trump, who still refuses to accept the results of the presidential election.