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Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, wear masks as they mark Memorial Day. The president-elect has consistently worn masks amid the pandemic, and he's already talking to governors about trying to implement a national mask mandate. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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To Combat The Pandemic, Biden Will Aim To Depoliticize Mask-Wearing

As Joe Biden prepares to take office, he's talking to governors about trying to implement a national mask mandate. But to succeed, Biden is likely going to need to find a way to depoliticize masks.

Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, wear masks as they mark Memorial Day. The president-elect has consistently worn masks amid the pandemic, and he's already talking to governors about trying to implement a national mask mandate. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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To Combat The Pandemic, Biden Will Aim To Depoliticize Mask-Wearing

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

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A traveler gets his temperature checked Monday while waiting to check in at Los Angeles International Airport. Americans packed airports over the weekend even as coronavirus cases surged and public health experts urged people to stay home. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption

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Millions Of Americans Traveling For Thanksgiving, Ignoring CDC Advice

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Flames approach houses during the Tick Fire on Oct. 24, 2019 in Canyon Country, California. David McNew/Getty Images hide caption

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Rebuilding After A Wildfire? Most States Don't Require Fire-Resistant Materials

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