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Trump's New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week
by Ximena Bustillo
Once an ally of the former president, now Cohen has spent a third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
Rural Nurses On What It's Like To Fight Pandemic Within Smaller Health Care System
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with two nurses, Tessa Johnson and Danielle Pendergrass, about how rural health care providers deal with the new coronavirus surge having limited resources.
Pompeo's Legacy As The U.S. Secretary Of State
by Michele Kelemen
In Congress, Mike Pompeo was one of the toughest critics of Hillary Clinton when she was secretary of state. Wrapping up his time as secretary of state, Pompeo's getting harsh reviews for partisanship
Biden Nominates Xavier Becerra To Be HHS Secretary
by Scott Shafer
President-elect Joe Biden nominated California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be the next secretary of health and human services. Becerra has led legal fights defending the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan Secretary Of State On How An Armed Group Protested In Front Of Her House
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about how armed protesters arrived at her home and shouted obscenities as she was putting up Christmas decorations with her son.
South Korea Finds Itself Grappling With 3rd Wave Of Coronavirus Infections
by Anthony Kuhn
South Korea, which has largely succeeded in keeping the coronavirus in check, is now seeing a new spike in cases. Restrictions on big gatherings and social distancing rules will begin on Tuesday.
As Theater Goes Virtual, Alvin Ailey Artistic Director On The Future Of Dance
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Robert Battle, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, about their new all virtual season and how the pandemic has impacted the world of dance.
Amid COVID-19 Surge, Rural Mississippi Hospital Verges On Full Capacity
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Paul Black, CEO of Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Miss., about the challenges the hospital faces with the influx of COVID-19 patients.
Med School Applications Soar In Wake Of Pandemic
by Kirk Carapezza
Medical schools report applications are way up. Admissions experts are citing the pandemic, the economy and a prominent doctor. It's called "the Fauci effect."
Advice On Managing Student Loan Payments During The Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Paco de Leon about how to handle student loan payments during the pandemic.
Congregation 'Devastated' After Fire Guts Historic New York Church
A fire has destroyed the historic Middle Collegiate Church in New York City. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rev. Jacqui Lewis about how her congregation is doing.
Life Kit: Gift-Giving Tips For A Remote Holiday Season
by Julia Furlan
NPR's Life Kit provides some advice on gift-giving for this mostly remote holiday season.