Morning Edition for December 21, 2020 : NPR

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

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Oregon Hospitals Told Not To Withhold Care Because Of A Person's Disability

by Joseph Shapiro

Oregon Hospitals Told Not To Withhold Care Because Of A Person's Disability

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U.K. Tightens Rules As A Variant Of The COVID-19 Virus Spreads

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U.K. Tightens Rules As A Variant Of The COVID-19 Virus Spreads

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2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did

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Environment

2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did

by Rebecca Hersher , Lauren Sommer

2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did

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Space

Saturn And Jupiter Will Put On A Wintertime Show Monday Night

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Movies

What Will The Film Industry Look Like Post COVID-19 Pandemic?

by John Horn

What Will The Film Industry Look Like Post COVID-19 Pandemic?

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

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Food

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

by David Greene

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

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Health

New COVID-19 Strain, Moderna Vaccine, CDC Vaccination Guidelines

by Allison Aubrey

New COVID-19 Strain, Moderna Vaccine, CDC Vaccination Guidelines

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Health

At-Risk Teachers Struggle With Returning To In-Person Classes

by Liz Schlemmer

At-Risk Teachers Struggle With Returning To In-Person Classes

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Business

Calif. COVID-19 Restrictions Shut Down Indoor, Outdoor Restaurant Dining

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Sports

Tiger Woods And Son Charlie Played In PNC Championship

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National Security

Hackers Exploited U.S. Trusted Relationship With 3rd Party, Krebs Says

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Morning Edition

Authorities Bust Illegal Winery At Sewage Treatment Plant

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Latin America

Mexico Opens Its Doors To U.S. Tourists Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

by Carrie Kahn

Mexico Opens Its Doors To U.S. Tourists Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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Politics

After Months Of Partisan Squabbling, Lawmakers Reach COVID-19 Relief Deal

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After Months Of Partisan Squabbling, Lawmakers Reach COVID-19 Relief Deal

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Health

Restaurants Try To Adapt During The COVID-19 Pandemic

by Will Stone

Restaurants Try To Adapt During The COVID-19 Pandemic

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National

Advice For Getting Through The Holidays When You're Far From Family

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

Oregon Hospitals Told Not To Withhold Care Because Of A Person's Disability

U.K. Tightens Rules As A Variant Of The COVID-19 Virus Spreads

2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did

Saturn And Jupiter Will Put On A Wintertime Show Monday Night

What Will The Film Industry Look Like Post COVID-19 Pandemic?

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

New COVID-19 Strain, Moderna Vaccine, CDC Vaccination Guidelines

At-Risk Teachers Struggle With Returning To In-Person Classes

Calif. COVID-19 Restrictions Shut Down Indoor, Outdoor Restaurant Dining

Tiger Woods And Son Charlie Played In PNC Championship

Hackers Exploited U.S. Trusted Relationship With 3rd Party, Krebs Says

Authorities Bust Illegal Winery At Sewage Treatment Plant

Mexico Opens Its Doors To U.S. Tourists Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

After Months Of Partisan Squabbling, Lawmakers Reach COVID-19 Relief Deal

Restaurants Try To Adapt During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Advice For Getting Through The Holidays When You're Far From Family

U-M Develops Comprehensive COVID-19 Plan For 2021 Winter Term

Burlington Mayor Quarantines After Possible COVID-19 Exposure

How Is NHPR Keeping Track Of New Hampshire's COVID-19 Data?

In the Stillness Where We Meet: this week on the Storyteller's Night Sky

Dr. Alan Chartock's Morning Commentary