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2020 Was The Year Of Dancing By Ourselves

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Best Music Of 2020

2020 Was The Year Of Dancing By Ourselves

As dance floors stood empty, a wide spectrum of dance music transformed bedrooms into clubs, kitchens into discotheques and backyards into glow-stick raves.

National Security

The Latest On The Massive Cyberattack On The U.S.

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The Latest On The Massive Cyberattack On The U.S.

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Politics

Week In Politics: Congress Continues To Debate A New Coronavirus Aid Package

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Opinion: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas in 2020

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Opinion: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas in 2020

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Opinion: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas in 2020

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Franz Strauss

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Crying Julian Lage

Health

Fighting COVID-19 Vaccine Mistrust In The Black Community

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Politics

For Native Americans, Rep. Haaland's Nomination Signals A Relationship Shift

by Savannah Maher

For Native Americans, Rep. Haaland's Nomination Signals A Relationship Shift

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Author Interviews

Read 'The Shortest Day' To Celebrate The Winter Solstice

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Fireflies Lights & Motion

National

NPR Listeners Reflect On All They've Gained In A Dark Year

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Mother's Love Vernon Spring

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The Colorful Stabwound Mum

Business

Christmas Trees Are Selling Out. More And More People Are Getting Them Shipped

by Nick de la Canal

Christmas Trees Are Selling Out. More And More People Are Getting Them Shipped

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Movie Interviews

Mads Mikkelsen Gets Boozy In 'Another Round'

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Best Music Of 2020

2020 Was The Year Of Dancing By Ourselves

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Levitating Dua Lipa

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New Rules (Instrumental) Vox Freaks

National Security

Microsoft President Breaks Down Government Systems Hack

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Health

What History Can Teach Us About Distributing The COVID-19 Vaccine

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Stay a While The Cactus Channel

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Ciruela Dontcry, Casiio

Politics

Delays Continue In Talks For New Coronavirus Aid Package

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Delays Continue In Talks For New Coronavirus Aid Package

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Family

'It Breaks My Heart And My Spirit:' Ohio Woman On Returning Her Mom To Nursing Home

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World

IRC President On The Humanitarian Crises To Watch In 2021

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Sunrise on Southey Street Stan Forebee, Kyle McEvoy

Business

Community Rallies To Save Beloved Atlanta Tavern

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Requiem for John Hurt John Fahey

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Cargo Rhodes Stan Forebee

Sports

Sports Chat: MLB Recognizes Negro League Stats

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Books

2020 Book Concierge: Books For Foodies

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Religion

Theologian Discusses How Christmas Brings Light To A Dark Year

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Homesickness Pt. 2 Tseuge-Maryam Guebrou

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Blue Book Tom Doolie

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