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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.
3rd COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Available Soon In The U.S.
by Joe Palca
The Food and Drug Administration has released its assessment of an application from Johnson & Johnson for emergency use authorization for its vaccine. It finds the vaccine safe and effective.
Lawmakers Will Hold 2nd Hearing Regarding Capitol Insurrection
NPR's Noel King talks to Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the chair of the rules committee, which co-sponsored the first joint hearing concerning security during the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6.
Sci-Fi Writer Octavia Butler Offered Warnings And Hope In Her Work
by Laine Kaplan-Levenson
NPR's history podcast Throughline brings us a story about science-fiction writer Octavia Butler, and how she used what she saw during her lifetime to create stories of the future.
Scientists Say Fertile Soil Is Missing From Many Midwestern Farms
by Dan Charles
It's estimated a third of the Upper Midwest's cropland has lost all of its topsoil, which is vital for growing crops. Even if there's a dispute on the number, scientists agree the loss is a problem.
Haaland Would Be 1st Native American Interior Secretary, Cabinet Member
by Savannah Maher
The hearing for Interior Secretary nominee Rep. Deb Haaland was must see TV for many Native Americans across the U.S. It's been an especially inspiring time for many younger tribal members.
NASA's Mars Rover Sends Secret Message Back Home
Perseverance landed on Mars several days ago, and has sent some stunning pictures of the red planet. The secret message is in binary code and reads: "Dare Mighty Things."
Activist Stella Nyanzi Flees Uganda To Live In Exile In Kenya
by Eyder Peralta
An activist in Uganda, who has fought an authoritarian government with vulgar poetry, is now in exile. Fleeing a broad crackdown against the opposition in the country.
Biden Looks To Mayors To Help Make The Case For More COVID-19 Aid
by Tamara Keith
President Biden is hoping mayors will help make the case for his COVID-19 aid bill, which mayors say is desperately needed to bolster their cities. But funding for local governments is a flashpoint.