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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.
Arizona Sets Records For COVID-19 Hospitalizations, ICU Patients
by Scott Bourque
As coronavirus numbers trend down across some of the U.S., they remain persistently high in Arizona. Hospital capacity is strained and the legislature is fighting over rules for its upcoming session.
Only 1 More Day. What Got You Through 2020?
It's been a tough year for most of us, and we've been asking what's helped you cope. For many of us — it was mother nature and our four legged friends — that have gotten us through it.
Texas Attorney General Gets National Attention After Pursuing High-Profile Lawsuits
by Bret Jaspers
The role of state attorneys general has shifted toward national politics in recent years, including Ken Paxton of Texas, a Republican, who aligned himself with Trump through attention-getting suits.
Hammon Is 1st Woman To Lead An NBA Team During Regular Season Game
The San Antonio Spurs head coach was ejected for a violation, and his assistant Becky Hammon took over. The Spurs lost to the Lakers, but she acknowledged that her stint was still "a big deal."
There's More To Being An Elite Athlete Than Discipline And Practice
by Greg Rosalsky
According to a new book, there are many invisible factors that help lead an athlete to become a champion. These include: having older siblings and growing up in a mid-sized town.
Navigating Losses: Going Through Grief Separate From The Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to author Nora McInerny and host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, about what it's like to grieve more intimate losses during a global pandemic, and how to cope.
Seoul Launches Month-Long 'You're Doing Great!' Campaign
South Korean officials in Seoul want to lift people's spirits. They're sending flower bouquets to 500 lucky households. They're also providing counseling and postcards with stay-at-home tips.
News Brief: Politics Of Relief, Ariz. COVID-19 Surge, Census Delay
Senate leadership rules out sending standalone $2,000 checks to U.S. workers. Arizona grapples with second highest COVID-19 rate in the nation. And, the Census Bureau will miss year-end deadline.