Taking An Icy Plunge Into The New Year
Some Americans are looking to wash away 2020, and welcome in 2021, with a cold swim. Morning Edition spoke to one intrepid swimmer in Seattle.
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'Steamrolled Us In Every Direction' : The Year Grief Hit From All Sides
For many people this year, navigating grief from personal losses, like breakups and miscarriages, amid the drama of the pandemic has felt ... awkward. Here, stories of coping amid collective grief.
U.S. Rings In New Year With Subdued Celebrations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged people find an alternative option for celebrating the holiday — with an aim to avoid large crowds and indoor gatherings.
Group Behind Alleged Russia Hack Broke Into Microsoft's Internal Systems
Microsoft previously said it was among thousands of companies that discovered malware on its systems. But now it is revealing the attack allowed hackers to access its closely guarded source code.
Florida Becomes 3rd U.S. State To Identify New Coronavirus Variant
"The individual is a male in his 20s with no history of travel. The Department is working with the CDC on this investigation," Florida Department of Health officials announced Thursday.
Pharmacist Arrested, Accused Of Destroying More Than 500 Moderna Vaccine Doses
The now-fired hospital employee later said he knew "that people who received the vaccinations would think they had been vaccinated against the virus when in fact they were not," investigators said.
President Trump Extends Freeze On Many Worker Visas
The extension means hundreds of thousands of foreigners will continue to have to wait until at least the end of March before having another chance to attain coveted visas.
Amid Health Care Worker Shortage, LA Mayor Presses For Faster Vaccine Rollout
As the city's hospitals reach a breaking point, Mayor Eric Garcetti says Los Angeles needs more vaccine doses as soon as possible: "We can go as fast as you give us those vaccines."
This Year's Car Sales Exceeded Expectation Despite The Pandemic
Forecasts for new-car sales show that automakers are finishing this year strong. Retail sales have done far better than anticipated, and average car prices have climbed to record highs.
With Exception Of Federal Government, Death Penalties Reach Historic Low In U.S.
Executions and new death sentences in the U.S. reached historic lows, with only 17 people executed this year. The pandemic and longer-term trends are moving away from capital punishment, experts say.