Jason Breslow
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Business
Energy Secretary Granholm: Texas Outages Show Need For Changes To U.S. Power Systems
In her first interview with NPR since taking office, Jennifer Granholm made the case for sweeping reforms in order to meet President Biden's pledge to make the U.S. carbon neutral by 2050.
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Sports
Boxer Leon Spinks, Who Toppled Muhammad Ali, Dies At 67
Spinks shocked the boxing world in 1978 when he defeated the reigning heavyweight champion in a bruising 15-round match. "He's still the greatest," Spinks said, "I'm just the latest."
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Health
Supreme Court Rules Against Calif., Doubles Down On Religious Rights Amid Pandemic
The court sided with two churches that said a ban on indoor church services violated their rights to free exercise of religion. But the justices let stand restrictions that cap attendance at 25%.
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World
Defying Putin, Russians Return To The Streets To Demand Alexei Navalny's Release
For the second weekend in a row, people across Russia cried out for the release of the jailed Kremlin critic and opposition leader. And again they were met by a massive show of force.
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National
CDC Issues Sweeping New Mask Mandate For U.S. Travelers, Extends Eviction Moratorium
The new travel order will require passengers to wear face coverings on nearly all forms of public transportation, including airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares.
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National
California Residents Under Strict Stay-At-Home Orders Through Christmas
State officials announced on Saturday that they will bring back sweeping new restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to climb and ICU capacity dwindles.
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National
'There's No Quick Fix For COVID-19,' Cautions Pennsylvania Secretary Of Health
As state health officials make plans for a vaccine, many questions remain unanswered. In Pennsylvania, the top health official says she does not know how many doses will be made available initially.
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Politics
Obama Calls Trump's Refusal To Concede Another 'Breach Of Basic Democratic Norms'
In an interview with NPR, the former president offers some of his most wide-ranging remarks on the outcome of the election and says Trump will fail in "denying reality."
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Health
'It's Not Just About The President': Tracing Trump's Contacts
"I suspect many senior members of the government are going to have to go into quarantine," says Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health.
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Law & Courts
Federal Judge Rules Florida Law Restricting Voting Rights For Felons Unconstitutional
A U.S. District judge has ruled that the law, which would have required felons to pay court-related debts before they can register to vote, discriminates against those who cannot afford the payments.