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A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'
Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."
The Wealthy Getting Less Scrutiny On Taxes
by Scott Horsley
Reports that President Trump paid little to no taxes in the last 20 years spotlighted the IRS's lax enforcement. As the agency strains under budget cuts, rich people are less likely to be audited.
Drug Cartels Flourish In Southeast Asia Amid The Pandemic
by Michael Sullivan
Southeast Asia drug cartels are thriving during the pandemic and increasingly moving their product through a cash-strapped country such as Laos — which some fear could turn into a narco-state.
China Surpasses The U.S. In Movie Ticket Sales For 1st Time
by Bob Mondello
With 1.4 billion citizens and a thriving film industry, China was bound to outpace Hollywood at some point. A worldwide pandemic has accelerated the process.
Is There Any Progress In Negotiations Over A New Pandemic Relief Bill?
by Kelsey Snell
President Trump says he wants a pandemic aid package done in the next two weeks. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ended another call on Monday without a deal.
Virginia Judge Hears The Case On Whether Gen. Robert E. Lee Statue Should Be Removed
by Whittney Evans
Witnesses testified Monday in a lawsuit challenging Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's order to remove the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from its pedestal in Richmond, Va.
Wildfires Jeopardize Access To Drinking Water
by Luke Runyon
This summer's record-breaking wildfires have reduced some forests to burnt trees and heaps of ash. In towns, the ash could clog pipes and cause problems with drinking water systems for years.
Lessons To Learn From U.S. Military On How To Handle Pandemic
by Jay Price
Strict protocols have paid off for the U.S. military during the pandemic. To date, the Pentagon has reported one death from COVID-19 out of 1.3 million active-duty troops.
6 Russian Intelligence Officers Charged In High-Profile Cyberattacks
by Ryan Lucas
The Justice Department charged six Russian intelligence officers in a globe-spanning campaign of cyberattacks, ranging from damaging Ukraine's power grid to targeting the 2018 Olympics and more.
Faith Leaders To Join Remembrance Of COVID-19 Victims In U.S.
NPR's Tonya Mosley talks with the Rev. Ed Bacon about how faith leaders are planning to come together on Monday for a series of candlelight vigils across the country called Mourning Into Unity.
Christian Refugees From Iraq On Their New Lives In Jordan
by Jane Arraf
Almost two-thirds of Iraq's Christians have left the country since the U.S. invasion in 2003. NPR caught up with some of them in Jordan to talk about their new life and plans to return to Iraq.
Socialists Make A Strong Comeback In Bolivia
by Philip Reeves
Luis Arce looks to have won Sunday's presidential election in Bolivia, returning the country to socialist rule after last year's ouster of Evo Morales amid fraud allegations in an earlier vote.