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Education Department Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze Through January

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos appears in Phoenix in October. On Friday, the Education Department announced an extension of pandemic relief measures for federal student loan borrowers. Matt York/AP hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Education Department Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze Through January

Congress hit pause on federal student loan payments in the CARES Act. The latest extension of this relief will last until after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.

Politics

Week In Politics: Congress Can't Agree On Coronavirus Aid, But There's Still Hope

by Ron Elving

Week In Politics: Congress Can't Agree On Coronavirus Aid, But There's Still Hope

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Health

FDA To Review, Possibly Authorize Pfizer Vaccine Next Week

by Richard Harris

FDA To Review, Possibly Authorize Pfizer Vaccine Next Week

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President Trump commuted the sentence of and later pardoned Alice Marie Johnson, who had received a life term in a drug case. NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: The Truth About Pardons

by Scott Simon

Opinion: The Truth About Pardons

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O X Artisan Loyalist

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The Energy of Life Matthew Halsall

Business

How A Reddit Community Helped A Woman Navigate Unemployment Amid The Pandemic

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Health

New Condition Sheds Light On Plight Of COVID-19 'Long Haulers'

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Europe

France Withdraws Controversial Police Bill After Protests

by Eleanor Beardsley

France Withdraws Controversial Police Bill After Protests

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Vilderness 2 Nils Petter Molvær

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National

Retired U.S Naval Academy Cobbler Reflects On 53 Years Of Shoemaking

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Two Fish and an Elephant Khruangbin

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Religion

Buddhists Prepare To Observe Bodhi Day, When Siddhartha Gautama Became Buddha

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In Michel Faber's Latest, The Disappearance (Isappearance?) Of The Letter 'D'

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Author Interviews

In Michel Faber's Latest, The Disappearance (Isappearance?) Of The Letter 'D'

by Scott Simon

In Michel Faber's Latest, The Disappearance (Isappearance?) Of The Letter 'D'

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Music Interviews

Nilüfer Yanya Reflects On A Tumultuous Year In 'Feeling Lucky'

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Crash Nilüfer Yanya

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Contagious Ani DiFranco

Law

Republicans, Democrats Still At Odds Over Coronavirus Relief

by Claudia Grisales

Republicans, Democrats Still At Odds Over Coronavirus Relief

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Business

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear On How His State Is Handling The Pandemic, Economy

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Coronavirus Updates

Education Department Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze Through January

by Elissa Nadworny

Education Department Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze Through January

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No Sleep Mike Elizondo, Jose Antonio Pasillas II et. al.

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Where's the Moment Gabrial McNair, David Ralicke et. al.

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Health

Initial Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccine Won't Include Pregnant People

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Pandemic Takes Toll On Children's Mental Health

Eight-year-old twins Kenley (left) and Anakin Gupta have struggled with loneliness during the pandemic, but the isolation has been much more acute for Kenley. Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Pandemic Takes Toll On Children's Mental Health

by Lesley McClurg

Pandemic Takes Toll On Children's Mental Health

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Sports

Saturday Sports: U.S. Soccer Federation, Women's Team File Agreement

by Tom Goldman

Saturday Sports: U.S. Soccer Federation, Women's Team File Agreement

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Foundation Thievery Corporation

Technology

New App Aims To Compete With Uber, Lyft While Giving New York Drivers A Living Wage

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Cascade Ryan Helsing & Matthew Saltz

Books

2020 Book Concierge: Highlights From The Arts Desk

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Television

Bryan Cranston Discusses Legal Twists And Turns On Showtime's 'Your Honor'

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Music

Austin Musicians Compose Musical Piece Played Inside A Dumpster To Commemorate 2020

by Andrew Weber

Austin Musicians Compose Musical Piece Played Inside A Dumpster To Commemorate 2020

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Fire Ohio Players

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Basic Funk: 101 Maceo Parker

Week In Politics: Congress Can't Agree On Coronavirus Aid, But There's Still Hope

FDA To Review, Possibly Authorize Pfizer Vaccine Next Week

Opinion: The Truth About Pardons

How A Reddit Community Helped A Woman Navigate Unemployment Amid The Pandemic

New Condition Sheds Light On Plight Of COVID-19 'Long Haulers'

France Withdraws Controversial Police Bill After Protests

Buy Featured Music

Retired U.S Naval Academy Cobbler Reflects On 53 Years Of Shoemaking

Buddhists Prepare To Observe Bodhi Day, When Siddhartha Gautama Became Buddha

In Michel Faber's Latest, The Disappearance (Isappearance?) Of The Letter 'D'

Nilüfer Yanya Reflects On A Tumultuous Year In 'Feeling Lucky'

Republicans, Democrats Still At Odds Over Coronavirus Relief

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear On How His State Is Handling The Pandemic, Economy

Education Department Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze Through January

Buy Featured Music

Buy Featured Music

Initial Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccine Won't Include Pregnant People

Pandemic Takes Toll On Children's Mental Health

Saturday Sports: U.S. Soccer Federation, Women's Team File Agreement

New App Aims To Compete With Uber, Lyft While Giving New York Drivers A Living Wage

2020 Book Concierge: Highlights From The Arts Desk

Bryan Cranston Discusses Legal Twists And Turns On Showtime's 'Your Honor'

Austin Musicians Compose Musical Piece Played Inside A Dumpster To Commemorate 2020

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