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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.
'Ratatouille: The TikToK Musical' Raises Money For The Actors Fund
A campaign to make Disney's Ratatouille into a musical raised more than a million for the Actors Fund. The musical's songwriter lays out how the idea went from TikTok to a phenomenon.
Dr. Paul Offit Gives Updates On The US COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Morning Edition speaks with Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the FDA vaccine advisory board, about the slow start to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Why The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Has Gotten Off To A Slow Start
by Richard Harris
The rollout of vaccines for COVID-19 has been slower than expected. Reasons include local logistics, lack of funding and staffing struggles during the winter holidays.
Good Samaritan Refurbishes Chairs Outside Couple's Home
Conrad Duran thought his old dining chairs had been stolen. He later found them returned, with a paint job and new seating.
Rapper And Producer MF DOOM Dead At 49
by Andrew Limbong
The enigmatic rapper MF DOOM has died, according to a statement from his wife posted onto social media. Doom was known for his multiple personas and love of wordplay.
A Michigan Zoo Wants To Give Your Used Christmas Trees To Its Goats
The zoo wants to feed the trees to its herd of goats. The trees are loaded with vitamins and the zoo says the goats love them.
A Cambodian American Lawyer On The Importance Of Resistance
by Michael Sullivan
A Cambodian American lawyer has returned to her homeland to join the resistance to strongman Hun Sen. She says the US needs to pay attention to a country where China is the "elephant in the room."
United Kingdom Completes Its Exit From The European Union
Britain is now well and truly out of the European Union, and the border between the U.K. and its former partners in the EU will be very different,
City Of Detroit Counters Lawsuit From Black Lives Matter Organization
by Eli Newman
Following the death of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter organizers sued Detroit, claiming the police were suppressing their First Amendment rights. The city has now responded with a counter lawsuit.