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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.
Australia Changes National Anthem To Honor Its Indigenous History
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a change in the wording to the country's national anthem. It's in an attempt to recognize its indigenous history.
Fluent Cherokee Speakers Are Eligible For Early COVID-19 Vaccinations
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Meda Nix of Oklahoma, one of the Cherokee speakers who was an early recipient of a vaccine. The vaccinations are being given to people keeping the language alive.
Eurasia Group: The Biggest Global Risks For 2021
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy, about the organization's report on the most significant global threats of this year.
Cruz Tells Ga. Voters To Turn Out For Runoffs Despite Presidential Results
by Sarah McCammon
At a rally near Atlanta, Sen. Ted Cruz, a leader of the fight against the presidential election result, called on Republicans in Georgia to vote in the state's runoff elections on Tuesday.
France's Seine River Is A Place Of Solace During COVID-19 Pandemic
by Eleanor Beardsley
In Europe's most densely populated city of Paris, where there have been two long lockdowns because of the cornavirus, a beloved river is helping many people get through it all.
U.K. Court Rejects U.S. Request To Extradite WikiLeaks Founder
by Frank Langfitt
Julian Assange is charged in the U.S. with violating the Espionage Act and hacking government computers.
Day Before Georgia Runoffs, It's Crunch Time For Campaigns, Organizers
by Emma Hurt
Both parties have launched an all-out, last-minute effort to turn out voters ahead of Tuesday's Georgia Senate runoff elections. The races will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
U.K. Man Gets Carried Away While Watching Celine Dion TV Concert
Thomas Dodd was enjoying the show with a few drinks. A couple days later, some unexpected mail arrived. He doesn't remember the details, but he apparently legally changed his name to Celine Dion.
It's A New Year, But The Coronavirus Pandemic Rages On
by Allison Aubrey
There's concern of a post holiday COVID-19 surge in cases and deaths. Plus the vaccination program is off to a slow start, and the new more contagious variant is spreading across the U.S.
Alex Trebek's Final 'Jeopardy!' Episodes Air This Week
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died on Nov. 8 after nearly two years of being treated for pancreatic cancer. Friday's finale will include a special tribute to Trebek's life.
News Brief: Trump Call To Ga. Official, Georgia Runoffs, Coronavirus Latest
In recorded call, Trump pushed official to overturn Georgia vote totals. Tuesday's runoff in Georgia could flip control of the Senate. Plus, concerns the holidays will cause another COVID-19 spike.
LaGrange County, Indiana, Repeals Anti-Hippie Law
The law regulated gatherings of 500 or more people lasting longer than 12 hours. It was passed in 1971, soon after the Woodstock concert in New York. LaGrange did not want to host the next one.