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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decides not to quit, after days of speculation
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez published a letter last week saying he was considering stepping down. Sanchez said he would take the next five days to make a decision — and that decision is due Monday.
Family Of COVID-19 Victim Wants To See 'Orbisculate' In The Dictionary
Hilary and John Kriegler want to honor their father Neil, who made up the word "orbisculate." It means grapefruit juice squirting into your eye. They're petitioning to get it into the dictionary.
News Brief: Relief Package, Cuomo Comments, Myanmar Protester Deaths
Senate takes up the COVID-19 relief package. New York Gov. Cuomo promises to comply with an investigation into allegations of workplace harassment. Myanmar marks its most violent day since the coup.
For Some Restaurants, Closing Can Be Just As Stressful As Staying Open
by Cardiff Garcia
We've heard a lot about how hard it's been for restaurants to stay open during the pandemic. But what we often don't hear is that closing can be just as tough.
How Rhode Island Is Handling Vaccine Rollout
by Lynn Arditi
Rhode Island is one of the few states that from the start prioritized vaccinating communities with high infection rates. The strategy: to put out the fire where it's burning the hottest.
Jennifer Granholm Discusses The U.S.'s Energy Infrastructure
NPR's Noel King speaks with newly confirmed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about grid resilience, climate change and the administration's infrastructure plans.
Hidden Message On Iconic 'The Scream' Painting Could Be From Artist Himself
Experts have long wondered who wrote "Could only have been painted by a madman!" on the painting. Now, they think it was the artist, Edvard Munch. The message could have been aimed at critics.
Users Report 'Drunken' Roombas After Software Update
The convenient robotic vacuums got a software update, and now users are saying the device is hitting furniture and struggling to find charging stations.
FDA Considers Emergency Authorization For Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
by Joe Palca
The Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory committee meets today to consider the emergency use authorization application from Johnson and Johnson for its COVID-19 vaccine.