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British twins went on vacation in Mexico and faced a life-or-death battle
Three years ago Melissa and Georgia Laurie were swimming in a river when a crocodile dragged Melissa under water. Georgia fought the crocodile, and now King Charles has given her a medal for bravery.
Memorable Inauguration Images Include Bernie Sanders' Mittens
People on social media lifted a photo of Sanders and his mittens out of the inauguration, and put him on a ski lift, atop the throne from Game of Thrones and sitting on an unfinished skyscraper.
Detroiters Are Divided Over Trump's Commutation Of Ex-Mayor's Sentence
by Eli Newman
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick served seven years in prison for corruption. With 20 years left on his sentence, he received a commutation from President Trump.
Biden's Early Days Are About Action, Rep. Blunt Rochester Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware about President Biden's agenda and the legislative challenges. She worked closely with him as he prepared to take office.
Biden Signs 15 Executive Actions, Many To Unravel Trump Policies
by Franco Ordoñez
After he was sworn in as the nation's 46th president, Joe Biden got to work signing a flurry of executive actions. Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority for the new administration.
Just Scream Hotline Allows People To Vent
Do you ever hear the news and just want to scream? An elementary school teacher in New York City has made a hotline where tens of thousands of people have called in to vent their feelings.
Pompeo Accused China Of Genocide. Experts Say That Term Is Complicated
by John Ruwitch
In one of his final acts, Trump's Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared China's actions in the far western region of Xinjiang a genocide. What consequences would such a declaration have?
Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers Promises To Put Country Ahead Of Party
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Tom Reed of New York, co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, about where GOP lawmakers may find common ground with President Biden's agenda.
After 2 Black Men Are Killed By Police, Columbus Demands A Reckoning
by Nick Evans
In December, the Ohio city saw two separate incidents where white law officers shot and killed Black men. The cases are forcing a significant search for answers.
News Brief: Biden Signs Executive Orders, COVID-19 Surge Peaks
It's President Biden's first full day in office. One subject getting immediate attention: overhaul of the U.S. immigration system. Plus, new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are starting to trend downward.
Sanitizer-In-Chief Stands Out Among Stars At Biden's Inauguration
Viewers spotted an unidentified man wearing two masks and carrying alcohol wipes. He disinfected the podium between speakers. He earned laudatory nicknames on Twitter including sanitizer-in-chief.
The Spark That Changed Georgia's Politics: Grassroots Activism
Deborah Scott has been working as a grassroots organizer in Georgia for nearly four decades. NPR's Noel King talks to Scott about how she began, and how her work has helped to galvanize voters.