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Tuesday

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died at 91

Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev addresses a group of 150 business executives in San Francisco, June 5, 1990. Russian news agencies reported that former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev has died at 91, citing a statement from the Central Clinical Hospital. David Longstreath/AP hide caption

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Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died at 91

Gorbachev was the Soviet Union's last leader and played a central role in ending the Cold War. The hospital that treated him said he died of a serious and protracted disease.

Wednesday

In 2020, Protests Spread Across The Globe With A Similar Message: Black Lives Matter

Members of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) protest against the death of George Floyd outside U.S. Consulate in solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement on June 8, 2020 in Sandton, South Africa. Gallo Images via Getty Images hide caption

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In 2020, Protests Spread Across The Globe With A Similar Message: Black Lives Matter

Journalists based in Colombia, South Africa and Indonesia talk about how the Black Lives Matter movement inspired activists abroad this year.

In 2020, Protests Spread Across The Globe With A Similar Message: Black Lives Matter

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Tuesday

Politics

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.

News Brief: Pandemic Relief, Nashville Bombing, Ga. Senate Runoffs

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Monday

Economy

News Brief: Pandemic Relief, Nashville Blast, EU Vaccinations

President Trump signs into law the coronavirus relief and spending package. Nashville investigators identify the Christmas Day bomber. Plus, the EU launches its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations.

News Brief: Pandemic Relief, Nashville Blast, EU Vaccinations

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Friday

Politics

News Brief: Relief Bill, Brexit Deal, Fewer Tourists In Bethlehem

The COVID-19 relief bill remains unsigned by the president. British and EU parliaments must approve Thursday's Brexit deal. Plus, Bethlehem, biblical birthplace of Jesus, suffers during the pandemic.

News Brief: Relief Bill, Brexit Deal, Fewer Tourists In Bethlehem

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Thursday

Politics

News Brief: Trump Pardons, Defense Bill Veto, Brexit Negotiators

President Trump grants another round of pardons. Congress will try to override the president's veto of the defense bill. Brexit negotiators have been working overtime to reach a trade deal by Dec. 31.

News Brief: Trump Pardons, Defense Bill Veto, Brexit Negotiators

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Wednesday

Health

Pfizer, BioNTech Reach Deal To Supply U.S. With More Vaccine Doses

The drugmakers will add an additional 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to the number that they are already supplying the government. They expect to deliver all the doses by July 31.

Pfizer, BioNTech Reach Deal To Supply U.S. With More Vaccine Doses

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Adam Weiner's New Song, 'Christmas Makes Me Cry,' Channels Holiday Loneliness

Adam Weiner's new track for Morning Edition's Song Project is for people who feel isolated around the holidays, especially this year. Gab Bonghi/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Morning Edition Song Project

Adam Weiner's New Song, 'Christmas Makes Me Cry,' Channels Holiday Loneliness

The leader of Low Cut Connie, tasked with writing a pandemic-era holiday song, thought back to a journal entry he wrote nearly 20 years ago, while working as a perfume spritzer at a local mall.

Adam Weiner's New Song, 'Christmas Makes Me Cry,' Channels Holiday Loneliness

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Politics

News Brief: Trump Slams Relief Bill, Presidential Pardons, France-U.K. Border

President Trump demands changes to pandemic relief bill, and he pardoned 15 people and commuted sentences of five others. France reopens border with Britain after new COVID-19 strain is detected.

News Brief: Trump Slams Relief Bill, Presidential Pardons, France-U.K. Border

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Tuesday

Politics

News Brief: Relief Measure, COVID-19 Mutations, Computer Hack

Congress ends months-long stalemate and passes $900 billion coronavirus relief bill. The U.K.'s COVID-19 variant has 17 mutations. Plus, how should the U.S. respond to the massive computer hack?

News Brief: Relief Measure, COVID-19 Mutations, Computer Hack

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Monday

Politics

News Brief: Pandemic Relief, COVID-19 Mutation, 2nd Vaccine

Lawmakers reach a deal on a coronavirus relief package. A mutation of COVID-19 is discovered spreading in the U.K. Plus, the latest vaccine news from the U.S.

News Brief: Pandemic Relief, COVID-19 Mutation, 2nd Vaccine

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A Cookie And Linguine: 2 'America's Test Kitchen' Dishes For Your Holiday Table

Linguine allo Scoglio and Chewy Hazelnut–Browned Butter Sugar Cookies from America's Test Kitchen. Carl Tremblay and Steve Klise hide caption

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Food

A Cookie And Linguine: 2 'America's Test Kitchen' Dishes For Your Holiday Table

The holidays will be unconventional, and Jack Bishop of America's Test Kitchen offers two dishes that follow that theme: a decadent seafood linguine and hazelnut–browned butter sugar cookies.

A Cookie And Linguine: 2 'America's Test Kitchen' Dishes For Your Holiday Table

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Thursday

Health

News Brief: Vaccine Vote, Lawsuits Against Facebook, Relief Aid Debate

The FDA will vote on whether to clear Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. Two lawsuits question how Facebook got so big. Plus, lawmakers on Capitol Hill debate a COVID-19 relief package.

News Brief: Vaccine Vote, Lawsuits Against Facebook, Relief Aid Debate

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Wednesday

Health

News Brief: Virus Sweeps Across Southwest, Cabinet Picks, Fort Hood

Hospitals in the Sun Belt are overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases. President-elect Biden is set to announce two more Cabinet nominations. Plus, the Army punishes 14 leaders at Fort Hood.

News Brief: Virus Sweeps Across Southwest, Cabinet Picks, Fort Hood

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On 'Still Here,' PJ Morton Reflects On Surviving 2020

PJ Morton's new track for Morning Edition's Song Project, "Still Here," is about working through a year full of challenges and loss. Matt Robertson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Morning Edition Song Project

On 'Still Here,' PJ Morton Reflects On Surviving 2020

The R&B star's new song, written for Morning Edition's Song Project, is about working — alongside the whole world — to get through a year of challenges and loss.

On 'Still Here,' PJ Morton Reflects On Surviving 2020

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Tuesday

'The End Is In Sight': Louisiana Health Official Hopeful About Vaccine Distribution

A vial of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ready for administration at Guy's Hospital in London on Tuesday. Victoria Jones/Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

'The End Is In Sight': Louisiana Health Official Hopeful About Vaccine Distribution

Dr. Joseph Kanter of the Louisiana Health Department's Office of Public Health expects that a few days after the FDA authorizes the Pfizer vaccine it will begin to "go into people's arms."

'The End Is In Sight': Louisiana Health Official Hopeful About Vaccine Distribution

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Politics

News Brief: Gen. Lloyd Austin, U.K. Vaccinations, Hospitals Are Filling Up

Joe Biden is expected to nominate a retired four-star general as defense chief. Vaccinations against the coronavirus have begun in the U.K. Plus, new data show how COVID-19 is stressing hospitals.

News Brief: Gen. Lloyd Austin, U.K. Vaccinations, Hospitals Are Filling Up

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Monday

Politics

News Brief: Biden Cabinet, COVID-19 Surge, Shelter-In-Place Orders

President-elect Biden promises a diverse Cabinet. Coronavirus cases continue to soar as Rudy Giuliani is the latest Trump official to test positive. Plus, California issues new stay-at-home orders.

News Brief: Biden Cabinet, COVID-19 Surge, Shelter-In-Place Orders

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Wednesday

Politics

News Brief: Biden Security Team, Tenn. COVID-19 Cases, Opioid Settlement

European leaders react to President-elect Biden's national security team. Deaths from COVID-19 rise in Tennessee. Court documents reveal the role the Sackler family played in the opioid epidemic.

News Brief: Biden Security Team, Tenn. COVID-19 Cases, Opioid Settlement

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On 'Up In The Clouds,' Sarah Jarosz Adjusts To Staying Still

Sarah Jarosz's new track for Morning Edition's Song Project, "Up in the Clouds," is about coming to terms with life at a standstill. Josh Wool/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Morning Edition Song Project

On 'Up In The Clouds,' Sarah Jarosz Adjusts To Staying Still

The Americana artist's new song, written for Morning Edition's Song Project, is about having to hit the brakes on life after years in constant motion.

On 'Up In The Clouds,' Sarah Jarosz Adjusts To Staying Still

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Tuesday

Black People Are More Hesitant About A Vaccine. A Leading Nurse Wants To Change That

Ernest Grant, the president of the American Nurses Association, is taking part in a Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial. He says he wants to increase trust in science. Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Black People Are More Hesitant About A Vaccine. A Leading Nurse Wants To Change That

Ernest Grant, the president of the American Nurses Association, says historical abuses have left Black people with a distrust of vaccines. Now he's part of a coronavirus vaccine trial.

Black People Are More Hesitant About A Vaccine. A Leading Nurse Wants To Change That

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News Brief: Election Certification, Treasury Pick, Brazil's Pandemic Crisis

President Trump insists he will never concede the election. President-elect Joe Biden picks Janet Yellen to be first female treasury secretary. Plus, an update on the coronavirus situation in Brazil.

News Brief: Election Certification, Treasury Pick, Brazil's Pandemic Crisis

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Monday

Politics

News Brief: Antony Blinken, Election Disputes, Pandemic Cases Surge

President-elect Biden has reportedly choosen his secretary of state. President Trump has still not conceded the election. Plus, the U.S. recorded a million new COVID-19 cases in just six days.

News Brief: Antony Blinken, Election Disputes, Pandemic Cases Surge

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Wednesday

AC/DC Returns To Rock The Masses With 'Power Up'

AC/DC, left to right: Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd, Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young. Josh Cheuse/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

AC/DC Returns To Rock The Masses With 'Power Up'

Angus Young and Brian Johnson discuss the band's new album, a tribute to Young's late brother Malcolm and an unlikely comeback from all kinds of loss.

AC/DC Returns To Rock The Masses With 'Power Up'

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