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Morning news brief
by Steve Inskeep
Latest on the conflict between Iran and Israel, suspect in killing of Minnesota lawmaker and spouse faces murder charges, Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members reach $7.4 billion opioid settlement.
Thousands Of Migrants Travel To Guatemala Hoping To Reach U.S.
A migrant caravan consisting of thousands of Hondurans is moving north with the aim of reaching the U.S., and a less restrictive border policy under a Biden administration.
Calif. Lawmakers Aim To Restrict Certain Crowd Control Weapons
by Scott Rodd
California is moving to revamp use of "less lethal" rounds fired by police, that include bean bags and rubber bullets, Several demonstrators were injured during racial justice protests this summer.
Senate Panel To Hold Confirmation Hearing For Secretary Of State Designate
by Michele Kelemen
President-elect Biden's nominee for Secretary of State Tony Blinken will answer questions at Tuesday's hearing. He has promised to restore America's credibility on the world stage with humility.
Chinese Restaurant Is Appreciated For Unsparingly Honest Menu
Do you ever wish restaurant menus would play it straight? The owner of Cuisine AuntDai in Montreal offers his opinions of dishes. His brutally honest reviews have gone viral.
Former Colleague Supports Retired Gen. Austin, Biden Pick To Lead Pentagon
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to retired Gen. Gregory Newbold about why he thinks President-elect Biden's choice to lead the Pentagon, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, is right for the job.
Ahead Of 1 Year Mark, Remembering 1st U.S. Confirmed Case Of COVID-19
by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
That first U.S. case was in a city north of Seattle. A nurse and her hospital reflect on that early experience in the pandemic, and how their approach has changed in the last year.
Biden Will Arrive In Washington As Trump Finishes Up His Presidency
President-elect Biden is heading to Washington from Delaware as President Trump works through his last full day in office. Washington, D.C. is locked down ahead of Wednesday's inaugural ceremonies.
News Brief: Inauguration Is A Day Away, Confirmation Hearings, Migrant Caravan
It's President Trump' last full day in office. Senate panels consider five of President-elect Biden's cabinet nominees. Thousands of Honduran immigrants cross into Guatemala trying to reach the U.S.
Anger Over Stolen Bike Leads To Bicycle Ministry
Robbie Pruitt, the assistant rector for a Virginia church, thought perhaps someone really needed his bike. He has invited people to donate old bikes, and he repairs them to give to needy families.
Former Anti-Vaccine Mom Explains How Movement Pulled Her In, And How She Left
by Rachel Martin
The anti-vaccine movement has existed in various forms for decades. The Internet and social media created a surge in misinformation. We profile a mother who got pulled in, and how she got out.
Buffalo Bills Fans Donate To Charity Favored By Baltimore Ravens QB
Fans of the Bills are donating to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's favorite charity, Blessings in a Backpack, after their team's victory over Baltimore. Jackson was injured in Sunday's game.
Kremlin Critic Detained After Returning To Russia Following Poisoning
by Lucian Kim
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained upon arrival in Moscow on Sunday — five months after he had been poisoned. He had been recuperating in Germany since the summer.