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Timber mill workers in Montana have a tough time finding affordable housing
by Austin Amestoy
One of the last remaining sawmills in Montana is closing, but not for lack of logs. Housing is too expensive for the labor force, and the mill can't hire enough workers.
Elysee Palace Says Macron Tests Positive For COVID-19
by Eleanor Beardsley
French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for the coronavirus and will quarantine for a week, his official residence announced.
As Pandemic Weighs On Economy, Fed Chair Powell Says Relief Is Needed
by Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve says economic growth could be stronger than previously expected next year. But the central bank cautions that struggling families and businesses will need help until then.
The Environmental Upside To The COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns
by Lauren Sommer
Many communities are locking down again due to the case surges, giving scientists more of a chance to see how that's changing the environment. They're finding it's affecting air and water quality.
Why Police Departments Are Reluctant To Enforce Public Health Orders
by Martin Kaste
As many states tighten pandemic public health rules again, what happens if you don't comply? We examine the hesitancy to enforce orders, especially where there's skepticism about COVID-19 rules.
After 100 Years, MLB Recognizes Negro Leagues As 'Major League'
by Tom Goldman
Major League Baseball has finally decided that players from the Negro Leagues should be considered Major Leaguers. All 3,400 players — from 1920 to 1948 — will be elevated to MLB status.
News Brief: Moderna Vaccine, Pandemic Economy, Google Monopoly Suit
An advisory panel will give the FDA its opinion on Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. The Federal Reserve projects stronger economic growth next year. Plus, Google is again facing antitrust charges.
California Hospitals Face Staff Shortages As Hospitalizations Soar
by Eric Westervelt
In large parts of California, hospitals are scrambling to bolster staffing as ICUs fill up and hospitals are overwhelmed. The state is requesting federal help and seeking medical staff from overseas.
Massive Online Shopping Increase Creates Shipping Logjam
by David Schaper
If you haven't ordered gifts online yet, it may be too late to get them delivered by Christmas. More consumers are shopping online this year and holiday demand is exceeding delivery capacity.
7-Year-Old Girl Raises $22,000 By Selling Friendship Bracelets
Hayley Orlinsky began selling the bracelets to raise money after she found out hospitals were low on personal protective equipment. The New York Times reports she's sold around 9,000 bracelets.
Houston Doctor Expects Another Coronavirus Surge After Christmas
NPR's Steve Inskeep checks back in with Dr. Joseph Varon of Houston Memorial Medical Center as the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed across the U.S., and deaths have passed 300,000.