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McConnell: Jan. 6 Vote Will Be the 'Most Consequential I Have Ever Cast' --> McConnell: Jan. 6 Vote Will Be the 'Most Consequential I Have Ever Cast' Sen. Mitch McConnell with President Trump. McConnell is ruminating on the showdown taking shape in Congress next week, when dozens of Republican lawmakers are urging rejection of an Electoral College vote favoring Joe Biden. McConnell has in recent days urged his colleagues not to support the effort, which critics say would invalidate the presidential election and disenfranchise millions of voters. (Getty Images)

Pence to Judge: Throw Out GOP Lawmaker's Bid to Upend the Electoral Process --> Pence to Judge: Throw Out GOP Lawmaker's Bid to Upend the Electoral Process Vice President Mike Pence, left, and President-elect Joe Biden (AP) Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas should have sued the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives if he disagrees with the established way that Electoral College votes are counted, Justice Department attorneys representing Pence said in a filing Thursday. <a id="p_lt_zoneContent_pageplaceholder_p_lt_TopCenter_repeater_Headline_repItems_ctl00_ctl00_CMSRepeater1_</div>

Pence to Judge: Toss GOP Legislator's Bid to Upend Biden Electoral Win --> Pence to Judge: Toss GOP Legislator's Bid to Upend Biden Electoral Win Vice President Mike Pence, left, and President-elect Joe Biden (AP)

Pharmacist Arrested, Accused Of Destroying More Than 500 Moderna Vaccine Doses Grafton, Wis., police officials said the now-fired pharmacist admitted he removed the vials of the Moderna vaccine from refrigeration to render them useless. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption toggle caption Elise Amendola/AP The Coronavirus Crisis Pharmacist Arrested, Accused Of Destroying More Than 500 Moderna Vaccine Doses The now-fired hospital employee later said he knew &quo

Pharmacist Arrested, Accused Of Destroying More Than 500 Moderna Vaccine Doses Grafton, Wis., police officials said the now-fired pharmacist admitted he removed the vials of the Moderna vaccine from refrigeration to render them useless. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption toggle caption Elise Amendola/AP The Coronavirus Crisis Pharmacist Arrested, Accused Of Destroying More Than 500 Moderna Vaccine Doses The now-fired hospital employee later said he knew &quo

Pharmacist Arrested, Accused Of Destroying More Than 500 Moderna Vaccine Doses Grafton, Wis., police officials said the now-fired pharmacist admitted he removed the vials of the Moderna vaccine from refrigeration to render them useless. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption toggle caption Elise Amendola/AP The Coronavirus Crisis Pharmacist Arrested, Accused Of Destroying More Than 500 Moderna Vaccine Doses The now-fired hospital employee later said he knew &quo

2020 was a year like no other at the box office Arts Dec 31 2020 was a year like no other at the box office By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

Can Pence Turn Away Biden on Jan. 6? Lawsuit Highlights Deep Divide --> Vice President Mike Pence, left, and President-elect Joe Biden (AP) Can Pence Turn Away Biden on Jan. 6? Lawsuit Highlights Deep Divide

2020 was a year like no other at the box office Arts Dec 31 2020 was a year like no other at the box office By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

2020 was a year like no other at the box office Arts Dec 31 2020 was a year like no other at the box office By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

In Memoriam 2020: The Musicians We Lost Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Music Features In Memoriam 2020: The Musicians We Lost The sheer volume of loss felt by the music world in 2020 is almost overwhelming. Here is NPR's tribute to dozens of the musicians — founders and innovators across genres — who died this year.

WHO clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use Health Dec 31 WHO clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use By Associated Press

WHO clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use Health Dec 31 WHO clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use By Associated Press

WHO clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use Health Dec 31 WHO clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use By Associated Press

Wisconsin hospital worker arrested for spoiled vaccine doses Nation Dec 31 Wisconsin hospital worker arrested for spoiled vaccine doses By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

Wisconsin hospital worker arrested for spoiled vaccine doses Nation Dec 31 Wisconsin hospital worker arrested for spoiled vaccine doses By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

In Memoriam 2020: The Musicians We Lost Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Music Features In Memoriam 2020: The Musicians We Lost The sheer volume of loss felt by the music world in 2020 is almost overwhelming. Here is NPR's tribute to dozens of the musicians — founders and innovators across genres — who died this year.

In Memoriam 2020: The Musicians We Lost Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Music Features In Memoriam 2020: The Musicians We Lost The sheer volume of loss felt by the music world in 2020 is almost overwhelming. Here is NPR's tribute to dozens of the musicians — founders and innovators across genres — who died this year.

Trump Back at White House Early, Offering Year-End Message --> Trump Back at White House Early, Offering Year-End Message President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, back at the White House on Thursday. (Evan Vucci/AP) Upon his return, Trump released a video message over Twitter to underscore his administration's work on the vaccine, economic stimulus checks and America's "grit, strength and tenacity" in the face of challenges. "We have to be remembered for what's been done," Trump said in t

Sen. Perdue quarantines for virus exposure before high-stakes Georgia runoff Politics Dec 31 Sen. Perdue quarantines for virus exposure before high-stakes Georgia runoff By Russ Bynum, Associated Press

Sen. Perdue quarantines for virus exposure before high-stakes Georgia runoff Politics Dec 31 Sen. Perdue quarantines for virus exposure before high-stakes Georgia runoff By Russ Bynum, Associated Press

Sen. Perdue quarantines for virus exposure before high-stakes Georgia runoff Politics Dec 31 Sen. Perdue quarantines for virus exposure before high-stakes Georgia runoff By Russ Bynum, Associated Press

Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic World Dec 31 Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic By Rod McGuirk, Frank Jordans, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic World Dec 31 Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic By Rod McGuirk, Frank Jordans, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Leaving prison without a government ID can block access to housing, jobs and help Nation Dec 31 Leaving prison without a government ID can block access to housing, jobs and help By Cat Wise

Leaving prison without a government ID can block access to housing, jobs and help Nation Dec 31 Leaving prison without a government ID can block access to housing, jobs and help By Cat Wise

Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic World Dec 31 Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic By Rod McGuirk, Frank Jordans, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic World Dec 31 Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic By Rod McGuirk, Frank Jordans, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic World Dec 31 Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic By Rod McGuirk, Frank Jordans, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Microsoft says hackers viewed software code, didn’t change it Nation Dec 31 Microsoft says hackers viewed software code, didn’t change it By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

Microsoft says hackers viewed software code, didn’t change it Nation Dec 31 Microsoft says hackers viewed software code, didn’t change it By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

27 GOP Pa. Lawmakers Urge McConnell to Contest Electors on Jan. 6 --> 27 GOP Pa. Lawmakers Urge McConnell to Contest Electors on Jan. 6 Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (AP)

New Year's marks UK's final Brexit split from EU World Dec 31 New Year's marks UK's final Brexit split from EU By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

New Year's marks UK's final Brexit split from EU World Dec 31 New Year's marks UK's final Brexit split from EU By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

New Year's marks UK's final Brexit split from EU World Dec 31 New Year's marks UK's final Brexit split from EU By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

New Year marks UK's final Brexit split from EU World Dec 31 New Year marks UK's final Brexit split from EU By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

New Year marks UK's final Brexit split from EU World Dec 31 New Year marks UK's final Brexit split from EU By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Jobless claims down 19,000, still 4 times pre-pandemic level Economy Dec 31 Jobless claims down 19,000, still 4 times pre-pandemic level By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Jobless claims down 19,000, still 4 times pre-pandemic level Economy Dec 31 Jobless claims down 19,000, still 4 times pre-pandemic level By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Jobless claims down 19,000, still 4 times pre-pandemic level Economy Dec 31 Jobless claims down 19,000, still 4 times pre-pandemic level By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

U.S. to move aircraft carrier out of Middle East amid Iran tension World Dec 31 U.S. to move aircraft carrier out of Middle East amid Iran tension By Robert Burns, Associated Press

U.S. to move aircraft carrier out of Middle East amid Iran tension World Dec 31 U.S. to move aircraft carrier out of Middle East amid Iran tension By Robert Burns, Associated Press

U.S. to move aircraft carrier out of Middle East amid Iran tension World Dec 31 U.S. to move aircraft carrier out of Middle East amid Iran tension By Robert Burns, Associated Press

2020 was a year of loss. Here are some of the well-known figures who died. Nation Dec 31 2020 was a year of loss. Here are some of the well-known figures who died. By Bernard McGhee, Associated Press

2020 was a year of loss. Here are some of the well-known figures who died. Nation Dec 31 2020 was a year of loss. Here are some of the well-known figures who died. By Bernard McGhee, Associated Press

2020 was a year of loss. Here are some of the well-known figures who died. Nation Dec 31 2020 was a year of loss. Here are some of the well-known figures who died. By Bernard McGhee, Associated Press

McConnell Again Thwarts Vote for $2K Relief Checks Demanded by Trump --> McConnell Again Thwarts Vote for $2K Relief Checks Demanded by Trump (AP) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell once again thwarted an attempt for a quick vote on $2,000 coronavirus stimulus checks on the Senate floor Thursday.

Missed Milestones To Faded Friendships: The Unacknowledged Grief Of 2020 The Coronavirus Crisis Missed Milestones To Faded Friendships: The Unacknowledged Grief Of 2020 For people who are generally OK — healthy, employed — there's pressure to stay grateful. But those feeling so-called smaller losses also need to grieve and "stop pretending" they're not hurting.

3 questions about coronavirus vaccine safety, answered by a physician Health Dec 31 3 questions about coronavirus vaccine safety, answered by a physician By Mona Hanna-Attisha, The Conversation

3 questions about coronavirus vaccine safety, answered by a physician Health Dec 31 3 questions about coronavirus vaccine safety, answered by a physician By Mona Hanna-Attisha, The Conversation