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Norwegians face a shortage of a key ingredient for Easter festivities: eggs
Some have turned to their neighbors in Sweden. Demand is so strong that some stores on the Swedish side of the border report running out. Others have limited the number of eggs a customer can buy.
As U.S.-China Relations Worsen, Germany Looks Out For Its Own Interests
by Rob Schmitz
European Union member states used to rely on the U.S. and China for security and trade. Now that the relationship with both has soured, some EU countries are looking for alternatives.
The Reign Of Gerald, An Aggressive Turkey, Is Over
For five months, the bird evaded captors while attacking humans. A wildlife expert disguised herself as one of his preferred victims — an older woman. Gerald took the bait, charged and was captured.
Will Law And Order Need To Be Enforced During Election Day Polling?
Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, authorities are getting ready if things get out of control.
The Senate Nears Confirming Trump's 3rd Supreme Court Justice
by Carrie Johnson
Senators are scheduled to vote Monday — just days before Election Day — to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left open by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
U.S. COVID-19 Cases Surge, Pence Aides Test Positive For Virus
by Allison Aubrey
Many states have had record high coronavirus cases in recent days. Vice President Pence plans to keep up his travel schedule despite his chief of staff and others testing positive for COVID-19.
European Countries Reinstate Curfews To Try To Slow COVID-19 Surge
by Eleanor Beardsley
After letting its guard down this summer, Europe is dealing with a massive second wave of the coronavirus that doctors say will most likely be more deadly than the first.
How Amy Coney Barrett Could Shape The Supreme Court For Decades
How will Amy Coney Barrett's originalist interpretation of the Constitution impact the Supreme Court? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Randy Barnett, constitutional law professor at Georgetown Law.
Can Airport COVID-19 Testing Encourage More People To Fly?
by David Schaper
Desperate to try to fill planes again, airlines are rushing to implement on the spot, rapid-response pre-flight Covid-19 testing for passengers. Will it work, and what are the stumbling blocks?
Pa. Family Plans To Launch Halloween Candy At Trick Or Treaters
The Mak family of York County is using a treat-launching candypult — a white plastic bucket attached to two long springs. It's one way to maintain social distancing.
News Brief: Barrett Vote, Election Disinformation, COVID-19 Cases
The Senate is to vote on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination. Disinformation campaigns try to sway minds as voters head to the polls. And, COVID-19 cases reach record highs in many states.