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Amid COVID-19 Upswing, El Paso, Texas, Doctor Says ICU Is 'Surreal' And 'Strange'

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Amid COVID-19 Upswing, El Paso, Texas, Doctor Says ICU Is 'Surreal' And 'Strange'

Dr. Ogechika Alozie, chief medical officer of the Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, talks about how the Texas city is handling the surge in COVID-19 cases.

Amid COVID-19 Upswing, El Paso, Texas, Doctor Says ICU Is 'Surreal' And 'Strange'

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News Brief: Michigan's Great Divide, Economic Outlook, ISIS Fighter Identified

Michigan judge blocks ban on open carry of guns at polls on Election Day. Strong GDP numbers won't repair all economic damage. And, NPR identifies ISIS fighter at the center of Navy war crimes trial.

News Brief: Michigan's Great Divide, Economic Outlook, ISIS Fighter Identified

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News Brief: Tech Shield Hearing, Voting Days Dwindle, Philadelphia Unrest

Senate reconsiders legal shield protecting tech industry. Presidential campaign schedules reveal who's on offense; who's on defense. And, more protests in Philadelphia after police killed a Black man.

News Brief: Tech Shield Hearing, Voting Days Dwindle, Philadelphia Unrest

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Rhiannon Giddens Confronts Emotional Whiplash On 'Best Day / Worst Day'

Rhiannon Giddens' new track for Morning Edition's Song Project series describes her feelings of emotional whiplash during the COVID-19 era. Ebru Yildiz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Morning Edition Song Project

Rhiannon Giddens Confronts Emotional Whiplash On 'Best Day / Worst Day'

Giddens explains how the new song she composed for Morning Edition's Song Project series grew from this year's extreme ups and downs.

Rhiannon Giddens Confronts Emotional Whiplash On 'Best Day / Worst Day'

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As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Wisconsin, Health Workers Brace For More

Police stand guard outside of a rally with Vice President Pence on Oct. 13 in Waukesha, Wis. The state is experiencing a surge of COVID-19 cases, threatening to overwhelm rural hospitals. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Wisconsin, Health Workers Brace For More

Rural areas are of particular concern as COVID-19 cases rise in Wisconsin. One big worry: having enough staff in hospitals.

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News Brief: Trump-Biden Campaigns, Facebook Ads, COVID-19 Surge

Presidential campaigns are in high gear with Election Day a week away. At the same time, Facebook stops political ads. And, European countries reinstate curfews and closures as COVID-19 cases spike.

News Brief: Trump-Biden Campaigns, Facebook Ads, COVID-19 Surge

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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.

News Brief: Barrett Vote, Election Disinformation, COVID-19 Cases

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On 'This Close,' Lori McKenna Draws Inspiration From Family

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On 'This Close,' Lori McKenna Draws Inspiration From Family

McKenna's new song for Morning Edition's Song Project series was a family affair — written with her children's perspective of the COVID-19 era in mind, and featuring production from her sons.

On 'This Close,' Lori McKenna Draws Inspiration From Family

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Rubik's Cube Inventor Writes A New Book: It's Full Of Twists And Turns
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Rubik's Cube Inventor Writes A New Book: It's Full Of Twists And Turns

Hungarian architect Ernő Rubik invented his fun (and frustrating) colorful cube in 1974. He tells that story, and talks about creativity, curiosity, play and puzzles, in Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All.

Rubik's Cube Inventor Writes A New Book: It's Full Of Twists And Turns

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Gabriel Garzón-Montano's 'Agüita' Is A Rebuke Of Genre's Limitations

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Gabriel Garzón-Montano's 'Agüita' Is A Rebuke Of Genre's Limitations

NPR's David Greene speaks with the singer and multi-instrumentalist about his new album, exploring his roots in Colombia and the influence of his late mother on his music.

Gabriel Garzón-Montano's 'Agüita' Is A Rebuke Of Genre's Limitations

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News Brief: Debate Aftermath, Post-Election Threats, COVID-19 Tests

Presidential debate organizers are planning changes. During the wait for election results, there are fears conspiracy theories will spread. And, some COVID-19 tests are getting faster and cheaper.

News Brief: Debate Aftermath, Post-Election Threats, COVID-19 Tests

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News Brief: Raucous Debate, Early Voting Trends, COVID-19 Spike

An overview of the presidential debate, which had shouting, insults and interruptions. Fewer people may vote by mail than expected, why? And, coronavirus cases are on the rise in New York City.

News Brief: Raucous Debate, Early Voting Trends, COVID-19 Spike

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Tank And The Bangas Have 'Feelings' On The COVID-19 Era

From left: Norman Spence, Tarriona "Tank" Ball, Albert Allenback and Joshua Johnson are the New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas. Their new track for Morning Edition's Song Project was inspired by a collective feeling of restlessness in the COVID-19 era. Jamelle Tate/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Morning Edition Song Project

Tank And The Bangas Have 'Feelings' On The COVID-19 Era

The New Orleans band says its new song, "Feelings," came out of a need to process the overwhelming input of the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests unfolding all at once.

Tank And The Bangas Have 'Feelings' On The COVID-19 Era

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News Brief: Presidential Debate, COVID-19 Death Toll, Calif. Wildfires

President Trump and Joe Biden will face off in their first presidential debate. More than a million people have died globally of COVID-19. And, a wildfire threatens California's wine country.

News Brief: Presidential Debate, COVID-19 Death Toll, Calif. Wildfires

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News Brief: Trump Taxes, Amy Coney Barrett, TikTok Ban Blocked

Trump dismisses published report that he paid little in federal income taxes. GOP aims to get Supreme Court nominee confirmed by election. And, U.S. judge halts Trump's TikTok ban before it started.

News Brief: Trump Taxes, Amy Coney Barrett, TikTok Ban Blocked

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