Good Riddance: The End Of 2020 Is Just Days Away
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COVID-19 Vaccines Are Arriving At Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Facilities
Vaccinations against COVID-19 first went to health care workers, and now more doses of the vaccine are reaching those who live in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
How To Make A New Year's Resolution
A new study looks at ways to make New Year's resolutions succeed.
News Brief: Pandemic Relief, Nashville Bombing, Ga. Senate Runoffs
In the contest over COVID-19 relief, the ball is in the GOP's court. Investigators search for a motive behind the Nashville bombing. Plus, Georgia's two crucial Senate runoffs are a week away.
Year Ends With California Fire Victims Waiting For Compensation
Tens of thousands of California fire victims have yet to be compensated for their losses. Fires caused by a local utility destroyed homes and business, and in some cases killed people.
Field Hospital Opened In Rhode Island To Deal With COVID-19 Surge
NPR's David Greene speaks with Dr. Laura Forman, who is the co-medical director of a field hospital in Cranston, about the challenges of operating the temporary medical venue.
Georgia's 2 Crucial U.S. Senate Runoffs Are A Week Away
Early voting has been underway for weeks in Georgia. There are signs that turnout will be high ahead of next month's Senate runoff elections that will determine which party controls that chamber.
Nashville Bombing Revives Debate Over Which Acts Get Terrorism Label
The many unknowns in the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville, Tenn., have raised questions about whether the incident should be classified as a terrorist act.
In Atlanta, A Wave Of Coronavirus Deaths And The Questions Left In Its Wake
At least 17 residents at an assisted living home in Atlanta died of COVID-19 this spring. It is the company's only home in Georgia in a black neighborhood and the only one to suffer a severe outbreak.
U.S. Announces New Rules For Drones And Their Operators
Drones represent the fastest-growing segment in the entire transportation sector. Companies such as Amazon, Walmart, and UPS have started testing drones to deliver goods to customers.