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Things seem grim now. But America's COVID situation could get better in 6-8 weeks

People wait in line to receive a COVID-19 test on Tuesday in New York. The U.S. recorded more than 1 million COVID-19 cases on Monday. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Things seem grim now. But America's COVID situation could get better in 6-8 weeks

In the face of rising COVID-19 cases, Dr. Bob Wachter of the University of California, San Francisco, offers reasons to be hopeful about the pandemic's outlook in the months ahead.

Things seem grim now. But America's COVID situation could get better in 6-8 weeks

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Health

The case for COVID optimism, despite sky-high infection rates

In the face of rising COVID cases, Dr. Bob Wachter of the University of California San Francisco offers reasons to be hopeful about the pandemic's outlook in the months ahead.

The case for COVID optimism, despite sky-high infection rates

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National Security

During the Jan. 6 riot chaos, lawmakers called on military and intelligence training

Representatives Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Jason Crow, D-Colo., reflect on the ways their military and intelligence training aided them during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

During the Jan. 6 riot chaos, lawmakers called on military and intelligence training

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Elections

A look back at attacks on voting rights in 2021 — and what could be next

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wendy Weiser, who directs the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, about the threats to our elections in 2022 and 2024.

A look back at attacks on voting rights in 2021 — and what could be next

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Retired general warns the U.S. military could back a coup after the 2024 election

Retired two-star U.S. Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton co-authored a recent op-ed about the fear that a coup could succeed after the 2024 elections. Brent Stirton/Getty Images hide caption

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National

Retired general warns the U.S. military could back a coup after the 2024 election

Retired Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton says war-gaming and civics education could help assure that the military is better prepared for a contested election.

Retired general warns the U.S. military could back a coup after the 2024 election

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Latin America

Tens of thousands are displaced in Brazil after weeks of flooding in Bahia state

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gram Slattery, Brazil correspondent for Reuters, about the deadly flooding currently happening in the northeastern state of Bahia, Brazil.

Tens of thousands are displaced in Brazil after weeks of flooding in Bahia state

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National Security

Retired Generals warn segments of the military could support a future coup

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with retired Major General Paul Eaton about the possibility of another insurrection after the 2024 election.

Retired Generals warn segments of the military could support a future coup

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Music Interviews

This a capella group known for singing in stairwells now has a new Christmas album

Dallas-based a capella group Kings Return has made a name for themselves by singing beautiful music in stairwells. Now they're out with a new Christmas EP.

This a capella group known for singing in stairwells now has a new Christmas album

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Omicron is spreading. Dr. Ashish Jha answers 9 questions about it and what you can do

The arrival of the omicron variant in New York City has resulted in a rise in cases and the return of long lines for COVID testing. It has many people comparing this December to March 2020 when the pandemic began. Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Omicron is spreading. Dr. Ashish Jha answers 9 questions about it and what you can do

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, about safely navigating the holidays amid rising COVID case numbers.

Omicron is spreading. Dr. Ashish Jha answers 9 questions about it and what you can do

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Health

How to safely navigate the holidays amid rising COVID cases

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, about safely navigating the holidays amid rising COVID-19 case numbers.

How to safely navigate the holidays amid rising COVID cases

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Asia

'Hell on Earth': Afghans have to choose between feeding or heating, according to WFP

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with David Beasley, executive director of the World Food Program (WFP), about hunger in Afghanistan.

'Hell on Earth': Afghans have to choose between feeding or heating, according to WFP

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Politics

Rep. Kinzinger discusses the events of Jan. 6 as congressional inquiries heat up

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., about his role on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Rep. Kinzinger discusses the events of Jan. 6 as congressional inquiries heat up

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World

'We will fight for our independence,' says Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ambassador Oksana Markarova on relations between the two countries and increased pressure from Russia.

'We will fight for our independence,' says Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S.

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Obituaries

Revered cultural critic Greg Tate has died at age 64

The revered critic Greg Tate, an early and influential hip hop writer, has died. Tate grew up around intellectuals and developed a rabid curiosity about music, film, literature, theory and politics.

Revered cultural critic Greg Tate has died at age 64

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