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CDC On Isolation Testing, The Sedition Hunters, A Theranos Whistleblower Speaks
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CDC On Isolation Testing, The Sedition Hunters, A Theranos Whistleblower Speaks

How much worse could the omicron surge get? And amateur sleuths are tracking down alleged rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol last year. Who are they and how much are they really helping? Plus, a whistleblower who tipped off authorities about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos years ago feels vindicated by her conviction.

CDC On Isolation Testing, The Sedition Hunters, A Theranos Whistleblower Speaks

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Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty, Back to Virtual Classes, A Deadly Military Exercise
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Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty, Back to Virtual Classes, A Deadly Military Exercise

Elizabeth Holmes, one-time billionaire and Theranos CEO, is facing prison time for defrauding investors and customers. How did she get so many prominent people to financially back her start-up? And teachers and school staff across the country are out sick with COVID-19. How are families dealing with the sudden shift back to virtual classes? Plus, hearings are underway over the deaths of nine service members who drowned off the coast of California in 2020.

Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty, Back to Virtual Classes, A Deadly Military Exercise

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Omicron Surges, How Americans View Jan. 6, Capitol Police Chief on Lessons Learned
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Omicron Surges, How Americans View Jan. 6, Capitol Police Chief on Lessons Learned

It's a new year and there are new vaccines, yet Omicron shows no signs of letting up. What have we learned about keeping kids safe in school? Also, a new NPR/Ipsos poll reveals a majority of Americans believe democracy is in crisis. What's driving that sentiment? Plus, the head of the Capitol Police reflects on what his force has learned in the year since the U.S. Capitol attack.

Omicron Surges, How Americans View Jan. 6, Capitol Police Chief on Lessons Learned

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It's Been A Minute: The Political Power of 'The View'
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It's Been A Minute: The Political Power of 'The View'

How has a talk show on daytime network television managed to stay relevant in an era of streaming and social media? And also become one of the more telling political shows of our time? It's Been a Minute host Sam Sanders dives deep into the history of The View and how it became both a cultural and political phenomenon over the course of its 20+ year run.

It's Been A Minute: The Political Power of 'The View'

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Colorado Aftermath, Omicron Transmissibility, Iran Nuclear Talks
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Colorado Aftermath, Omicron Transmissibility, Iran Nuclear Talks

The Colorado wildfires that ripped through subdivisions northwest of Denver are all but extinguished — why were they so devastating? And, as a COVID surge grips the U.S., scientists are working to find out what makes the Omicron variant so transmissible. Also, talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal are slated to continue in the New Year — how are they going?

Colorado Aftermath, Omicron Transmissibility, Iran Nuclear Talks

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Colorado Wildfires, Biden & Putin Discuss Ukraine, Census Bureau Diversity
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Colorado Wildfires, Biden & Putin Discuss Ukraine, Census Bureau Diversity

Tens of thousands of people in Colorado are sleeping in shelters after wildfires forced them out of their homes. President Biden again warned President Vladimir Putin of more sanctions should Russia invade neighboring Ukraine. And, while more than 42 percent of the U.S. population are people of color, NPR finds that the leadership at the U.S. Census Bureau has historically been mostly white people.

Colorado Wildfires, Biden & Putin Discuss Ukraine, Census Bureau Diversity

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Omicron Severity, Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict, Putin Calls Biden
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Omicron Severity, Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict, Putin Calls Biden

The Omicron variant is behind the new record for daily infections in the United States, but there are scientists who say it isn't as bad as some may think. A jury found British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of facilitating the abuse of underage girls at the hands of wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. And, President Vladimir Putin has requested a phone call with President Joe Biden amid heightened tension on the Russian border with Ukraine.

Omicron Severity, Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict, Putin Calls Biden

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CDC Explains COVID Guidance, 2021 Auto Market, John Madden Obit
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CDC Explains COVID Guidance, 2021 Auto Market, John Madden Obit

The CDC explains its reasoning behind lowering quarantine time for asymptomatic people infected with COVID-19. The year 2021 has been unusual for the auto industry as supply shortages drive up prices. And, legendary Hall of Famer John Madden legacy touched many generations of football lovers, he died suddenly at age 85.

CDC Explains COVID Guidance, 2021 Auto Market, John Madden Obit

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CDC Updates Guidance, Pandemic School Year, Beijing Winter Olympics
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CDC Updates Guidance, Pandemic School Year, Beijing Winter Olympics

Some experts are concerned about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's updated guidance on isolation for asymptomatic people infected with COVID-19. Students, parents and teachers are preparing to return to school amidst another surge of COVID-19 infections. And, organizers of the Winter Olympics in Beijing are putting some strict measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

CDC Updates Guidance, Pandemic School Year, Beijing Winter Olympics

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COVID Latest, Flight Cancellations, Desmond Tutu Obit
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COVID Latest, Flight Cancellations, Desmond Tutu Obit

The Omicron variant is spreading at an alarming rate, but people who are vaccinated may be protected against severe illness. COVID-19 is complicating holiday travel with more than a thousand flights getting canceled. And, South Africa begins a week of mourning as they remember Archbishop Desmond Tutu who died on Sunday at age 90.

COVID Latest, Flight Cancellations, Desmond Tutu Obit

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