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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.
Biden's Inaugural Day Will Be Different Including Trump Will Not Attend
President-elect Biden's inaugural week kicks off under high security in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere. His team says it's vital that he takes the oath of office outside the Capitol as is tradition.
Security Is On High Alert For Inauguration Week Activities
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former National Security Council official Javed Ali about the security operation in advance of Inauguration Day, and an FBI warning of armed protests nationwide.
Florinda Flores, COVID-19 Victim, Never Held Back Her Love Or Food
We continue to remember some of the nearly 400,000 people who died in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic. Florinda Flores, 85, a beloved grandmother in Roswell, N.M., died last month.
Rev. Dyson Imagines How St. Paul Would Admonish The U.S. For Racism
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Reverend Michael Eric Dyson about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and racism in politics and religion.
Looking Back On The Pandemic's Start And Forward To When It May End
On Tuesday, it will be a year since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the U.S. Now there are almost 24 million cases and nearly 400,000 people are dead.
Data Challenges Efficacy Of Vaccine Made By Chinese Company
Many nations are betting on a vaccine made in China to immunize their populations. Clinical trial data from Brazil shows it is only 50% effective — less than the 78% previously reported.
Nation Braces For More Violence Ahead Of Inauguration Day
Protests were expected Sunday at state capitols across the country ahead of Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. We look at how the day went, what's expected in the coming days.
Some Christians Feel It's A God-Given Mission To Fight On Trump's Behalf
Some of the extremists who assaulted the U.S. Capitol are Christian nationalists. They believe they are on a divine mission to challenge government institutions in the name of God.
Magic Trick Unveiled 100 Years Ago Still Intrigues Audiences
A Century ago, English magician P.T. Selbit debuted a trick in London: He sawed a woman in half. The illusion continues to be popular with audiences, and magicians are always looking for volunteers.
Scientists Hope 2 Swinhoe's Softshell Turtles Can Save The Species
It was thought that there was only one turtle left — he's in a zoo in China. But scientists found a female in a lake in Vietnam last fall. They are hoping the two will become more than friends.
Marvel Studio's 'WandaVision,' Reimagines Classic Sitcoms
The first new Marvel show has premiered on Disney Plus. WandaVision traps popular superheroes Wanda and The Vision in a sitcom fantasy.