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On 'Time To Shine,' Black Violin Focuses On The Light

The Fort Lauderdale duo Black Violin wrote "Time to Shine" after reflecting on what happened last year and ringing in the new one. Mark Clennon/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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On 'Time To Shine,' Black Violin Focuses On The Light

The duo, famed for enmeshing classical and hip-hop, looks back at America's past year and toward its near future on a new song, "Time to Shine."

Weather

News Brief: Texas Power Outage, Biden Town Hall, Troops In Afghanistan

by Noel King , Steve Inskeep

News Brief: Texas Power Outage, Biden Town Hall, Troops In Afghanistan

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Politics

N.C. Republicans Censure Sen. Burr Over Trump Impeachment Vote

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World

In His Post For 3 Weeks, Secretary Of State Blinken Has A Lot On His Plate

by Steve Inskeep , Mary Louise Kelly

In His Post For 3 Weeks, Secretary Of State Blinken Has A Lot On His Plate

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Weather

Extreme Winter Weather Creates Additional Headaches For Farmers

by Seth Bodine

Extreme Winter Weather Creates Additional Headaches For Farmers

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Sports

Hockey Game In Canada Attempts Record, Lasts 252 Hours

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Health

Mistrust Interferes With Houston's Immigrants Getting Vaccinated

by Elizabeth Trovall

Mistrust Interferes With Houston's Immigrants Getting Vaccinated

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The Fort Lauderdale duo Black Violin wrote "Time to Shine" after reflecting on what happened last year and ringing in the new one. Mark Clennon/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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On 'Time To Shine,' Black Violin Focuses On The Light

by Rachel Martin , Vince Pearson

On 'Time To Shine,' Black Violin Focuses On The Light

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Health

ER Doctor In Los Angeles Captures The Toll Of COVID-19 With His Camera

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Europe

NATO Waits On U.S. To Review Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan

by Teri Schultz

NATO Waits On U.S. To Review Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan

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National Security

White House To Review Plan To Pull Troops Out Of Afghanistan

by Steve Inskeep , Tom Bowman

White House To Review Plan To Pull Troops Out Of Afghanistan

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Politics

Biden Takes To The Road To Push His COVID-19 Relief Plan

by Noel King , Mara Liasson

Biden Takes To The Road To Push His COVID-19 Relief Plan

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National

Officials See An Increase In Arson Fires During Coronavirus Pandemic

by Martin Kaste

Officials See An Increase In Arson Fires During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Animals

5 Giraffes Learn To Offer Up Their Hooves For Pedicures

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National

Republican Lawmakers In Montana Attempt To Restrict Abortion Access

by Shaylee Ragar

Republican Lawmakers In Montana Attempt To Restrict Abortion Access

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Weather

Life In Texas Is Perilous After Arctic Weather Slams The Region

by Joey Palacios

Life In Texas Is Perilous After Arctic Weather Slams The Region

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Energy

What Went Wrong With The Electric Grid In Texas?

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Religion

Pope Francis Hopes To Visit Iraq Next Month, Pandemic Permitting

by Alice Fordham

Pope Francis Hopes To Visit Iraq Next Month, Pandemic Permitting

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