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Female Artists Have Historic Showing In Grammy Categories
The categories of Best Rock Performance and Best Country Album, traditionally are dominated by men. But this year, for the first time, the nominees in those categories are entirely women.
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Morning News Brief
European leaders react to President-elect Biden's national security team. Deaths from COVID-19 rise in Tennessee. Court documents reveal the role the Sackler family played in the opioid epidemic.
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NCAA College Basketball Begins New Season Amid Pandemic Concerns
The season begins eight months after it abruptly shut down because of the coronavirus. The premiere event — March Madness — was canceled, and it's hoped that won't be repeated for a second year.
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Historic Milestone: Dow Surges Past 30,000 Points For 1st Time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hit new highs Tuesday. But millions of Americans are out of work and COVID-19 cases are soaring, with no relief in sight. Why are investors optimistic?
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Can Biden's Appreciation Of NATO Turn Back The Clock To Pre-Trump Era?
After four years of constant criticism from President Trump, European Union and NATO leaders are expecting more support from President-elect Joe Biden.
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More Than 2 Weeks After Election, Biden Transition Officially Moves Forward
The head of the GSA on Monday authorized federal resources for the Biden transition, and for the first time allowed Biden's advisers to begin coordinating with the Trump administration.
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India's Prime Minister Remains Popular In A Country Devastated By COVID-19
India has reported the second most coronavirus cases in the world, behind the U.S. And its economy shrank 24% last spring. Yet the country's prime minister is as popular as ever.
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Biden's Pick To Lead State Department Has A Wonk Rock Band
Antony Blinken, President-elect Biden's choice for secretary of state, has much diplomatic experience. He also has a band called Ablinken. He has two original songs on Spotify.
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How To Watch Classic Holiday Movies And Get Paid For It
Reviews.org wants a chief holiday cheermeister, who will watch 25 holiday films in 25 days and fill out a survey after each movie. The pay is $2,500 and a subscription to seven streaming services.
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In 'No One Asked For This,' Cazzie David Writes About Her Afflictions
In a new book of essays, No One Asked For This, Cazzie David writes about struggles with depression and anxiety, the perils of social media, and her excruciating breakup with SNL star Pete Davidson.
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David Dinkins, New York City's Only Black Mayor, Dies At 93
Dinkins was mayor during the early 1990s, a position he called "the greatest job there is." His tenure came at a time when the city was plagued with economic woes, crime and racial tension.
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Michigan Board Certifies State's Election For Joe Biden
NPR's David Greene talks to Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan about the certification of the state's election results, and what it means for President Trump and the Republican Party.