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More Capitol Siege Fallout, Airlines Boost Security & World's Richest Person- Friday, January 8th, 2021 Jan 08, 2021

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The news to know for Friday, January 8th, 2021!

What to know about:

the latest consequences of the Capitol invasion: who federal investigators are looking for, new resignations in Washington, and some louder calls for President Trump's early removal
new security measures on some U.S. flights
who is now the richest person in the world
Marvel's newest superheroes based on real-life nurses

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Authorities Investigate Rioters: WaPo, WSJ, CNN

Trump Releases New Video: Trump Tweet, Axios, CNBC

Calls for Trump Removal: WSJ, AP, NY Times, Bloomberg, FOX News

More WH Resignations: CNBC, CBS News, FOX News, Bloomberg

Top Security Officials Resign: NBC News, Politico, Reuters

Capitol Police Rejected Help: AP, NY Times, WSJ

Police Officer Dies: USCP Statement

Deadliest Day in U.S. Pandemic: WaPo, AP, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking

Fauci on New Virus Strains: Axios, Time, CNBC

Trump Facebook Ban Extended: NY Times, WaPo, WSJ, Facebook

More Trump Accounts Disabled: AP, The Verge, Axios, NY Times

Airlines Boost Security: CBS News, USA Today, Axios

Boeing Settles Criminal Charges: CNBC, NY Times, Axios, DOJ

New World's Richest Person: CNBC, WSJ, The Verge, Musk Tweet

NFL Playoffs Begin Saturday: NY Times, WaPo

Feel Good Friday- Marvel Makes Frontline Workers Comic: Inside Edition, Yahoo!

Read Digital Version of Comic: Marvel

Mob Storms Capitol, 50-50 Senate & Amazon's Pledge- Thursday, January 7th, 2021 Jan 07, 2021

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The news to know for Thursday, January 7th, 2021!

We're talking about:

the invasion of the U.S. Capitol that forced lawmakers to take cover and evacuate
fallout from the Capitol riot, from arrests to resignations at the White House
the actual process to finalize the presidential election results
who won that second Georgia runoff race and what it means for Congress
Amazon pledging billions of dollars to one cause
a trickier tax season

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Protesters Swarm U.S. Capitol: AP, WaPo, USA Today, FOX News, NPR, FBI

U.S. Leaders Respond: Biden, Trump, Bush, Obama, Clinton, Carter

Electoral College Votes Certified: Politico, CBS News, WSJ

White House Resignations: CNN, CNBC, Politico

State Capital Clashes: NBC News, The Hill, Newsweek

Dems Gain Control of U.S. Senate: NY Times, Bloomberg, USA Today, FOX News

Biden Attorney General Pick: CBS News, NY Times, WaPo, NPR

Dow Hits Record Despite Unrest: Marketwatch, WaPo, CNN Business

Amazon Invests in Affordable Housing: The Verge, Fox Business, Ars Technica, Amazon

Thing to Know Thursday: 2020 Taxes: AP, Business Insider, CNBC, IRS

Historic Runoff Results, Pro-Trump Protests & Grammys Postponed- Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 Jan 06, 2021

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The news to know for Wednesday, January 6th, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

two extremely tight races in Georgia that impact the entire country
the final step in the presidential election: what's expected to happen today in Congress
how Trump supporters are already protesting outside the Capitol
why Amazon bought some passenger planes
what happens to the Grammys now that they've been postponed
a college football player with reason to celebrate, even before the national championship

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

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GA Senate Election Results: NY Times, AP, WSJ

Equally Split Senate: WaPo, Axios, Bipartisan Policy Center

Congress to Certify Electoral College Votes: Reuters, AP, NBC News, Trump Tweet

D.C. Pro-Trump Protests: AP, WaPo, NBC News, FOX News

Kenosha Officers Won't Face Charges: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Kenosha News, AP, NY Times

States with Worst COVID Rates: NBC News, WaPo, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking

FDA Rejects Vaccine Changes: Axios, USA Today, The Hill, FDA

Grammys Postponed to March: Variety, NPR, AP, Grammys

Executive Order Bans Chinese Apps: Reuters, The Verge, WSJ, White House

Amazon Buys Cargo Planes: The Verge, AP, Reuters, Amazon

Heisman Winner: ESPN, CBS Sports, USA Today

Work Wednesday: Minimum Wage Increases: CBS News, The Hill

High Stakes in Georgia, COVID Lockdowns & March Madness Bubble- Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 Jan 05, 2021

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The news to know for Tuesday, January 5th, 2021!

We have updates about:

today's high-stakes election in Georgia: why it's so crucial and how the candidates are getting some high-profile help in the final hours of their campaigns
countries going into their strictest-ever lockdowns to fight against the new strain of coronavirus
tech workers forming a rare union
plans for March Madness in a sort-of bubble
the new dog breed making its mark in the U.S.

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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GA Runoffs Today: AJC, NY Times, WSJ, AP, Elections Project

Trump/Biden Rallies: LA Times, AJC, CBS News, WaPo

CEOs Urge Peaceful Transition: WSJ, Axios, Full Letter

England New COVID Lockdown: NY Times, Reuters, BBC

New COVID Variant in NY: CNBC, CBS News, Bloomberg

Qatar-Saudi Arabia Deal: Axios, Reuters, WSJ

March Madness Happening Only in Indiana: ESPN, CBS Sports, AP, NCAA

Amazon Healthcare Attempt Failed: CNBC, Stat, WSJ

Google, Alphabet Employees Unionize: TechCrunch, WSJ, Reuters, AP

Slack Outage: The Verge, WaPo, CNBC, Slack

Biewer Terrier Recognized by AKC: AP, NY Daily News, AKC

Trump's Recorded Demand, Pet Food Recall & New Streaming Option - Monday, January 4th, 2021 Jan 04, 2021

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The news to know for Monday, January 4th, 2021!

What to know about:

a controversial recorded phone call in which President Trump tells a top election official to "find" more votes for him
how the new Congress got off to a shaky start
new laws starting in the new year
the pet food you need to throw out right now
a new streaming service with more content than any other

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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New Congress Sworn In: USA Today, WaPo, Vox

Trump and Biden Campaign in GA Today: AP, WSJ, NBC News, Politico

Recorded Call b/t Trump, GA Official: WaPo (full recording here), WSJ, AJC, AP

Senate Overrides Defense Spending Veto: LA Times, Axios, CNBC

U.S. COVID Death Toll: LA Times, FOX News, Johns Hopkins, Trump Tweet

Vaccine Distribution Lagging: NY Times, NPR, Bloomberg, CDC

New Laws for 2021: NBC News, ABC News, CBS News

Sugar Bowl/Rose Bowl Winners: NY Times, ESPN, NCAA

Pet Food Recall: FOX Business, NBC News, NY Times, FDA, Recall Notice

Alex Trebek's Final Jeopardy Episodes: USA Today, EW, NY Post

Discovery+ Launches: Variety, The Verge, Discovery, Discovery Plus

Money Monday - Home Prices Rise: AP, Fox Business, Forbes

New Virus Strain Spreads, Electoral College Challenge & NYE in 2020- Thursday, December 31st, 2020 Dec 31, 2020

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The news to know for Thursday, December 31st, 2020!

We're talking about:

the new COVID-19 strain now confirmed in at least two states
which area seems to be struggling the most as hospitals around the country are overwhelmed
another challenge to the presidential election results, this time in Congress
new plans for college bowl games
Amazon embracing podcasting even more with its latest purchase
where and how to celebrate New Year's Eve safely tonight

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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New COVID-19 Strain in CA: LA Times, NY Times, AP

Hospitalizations Hit New Records: COVID Tracking, CBS News, CNN

Nashville Bomber Warnings: Nashville Tennessean, ABC News, FOX News, AP

Republicans Challenge Electoral College Results: Politico, WaPo, USA Today, Sen. Hawley

New Congress Starts Sunday: Roll Call, Politico, CBS News

Rose Bowl: CBS Sports, AP, ESPN

Sugar Bowl: CBS Sports, The Hill, AP

Ticketmaster Fined for Hacking Rival: The Verge, Reuters, ABC News, DOJ

Amazon Buy Wondery: CNBC, Variety, Axios, Amazon

Apple Pulls Secret Parties App: The Verge, Ars Technica

Weekend Meteor Shower: CBS News, Business Insider, NASA

Thing to Know Thursday: Virtual NYE Celebrations: NY Times, The Guardian, AP, Variety

First $600 Payments, Food Guidelines for Kids & Holiday Songs Top Charts- Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 Dec 30, 2020

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The news to know for Wednesday, December 30th, 2020!

We'll tell you about:

stimulus payments going out to Americans now: how much could hit your bank account and why the whole thing set up another showdown in Congress
an update in the Breonna Taylor case: two more police officers are being punished
first-of-its-kind advice from the government about what to feel babies and toddlers
a new way to prove you got the COVID-19 vaccine using your iPhone's Apple Wallet
a record year for holiday songs: which ones are dominating the Billboard charts

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

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$600 Payments Sent: NY Times, USA Today, Mnuchin Tweet

Senate Passes on Larger Payments Bill: WSJ, ABC News, CNBC

Trump Slams 'Weak and Tired' GOP: AP, CNN, FOX News, Trump Tweet

Congressman-Elect Letlow Dies of COVID-19: Politico, Axios, FOX News, Letlow FB Post

Punishment for Breonna Taylor Raid: Louisville Courier Journal, NY Times, NBC News

No Charges in Tamir Rice Shooting: Reuters, NPR, WaPo

Boeing 737 Max Resumes U.S. Service: NY Times, CNBC, WSJ, AP

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines: AP, WSJ, NY Times, Dietary Guidelines

New Coronavirus Strain in CO: Denver Post, AP, WaPo, CO Gov.

Britain Authorizes AstraZeneca Vaccine: NBC News, NY Times, WSJ

CA Vaccine Proof in Apple Wallet: Bloomberg, 9to5 Mac, Business Insider

Holiday Songs Dominate Billboard 100: AP, Variety, Billboard

Work Wednesday: Companies Dealing with Unused Vacation Days: NY Times

Republicans Sue Pence, New Vaccine Option? & Gingerbread Monolith- Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 Dec 29, 2020

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The news to know for Tuesday, December 29th, 2020!

We have updates about:

a new effort to try to keep President Trump in office, starting with some Republicans suing one of their own
larger stimulus payments for most Americans
another possible vaccine option entering the race to end the pandemic
a record on Wall Street
new rules for drones
a Broadway-style musical created on TikTok

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Republicans Sue Mike Pence: The Hill, CNBC, Politico

Biden Talks National Security: Politico, AP, Reuters, Full Speech

House Approves Larger Direct Payments: WSJ, USA Today, Reuters

Veto Override Votes: AP, NPR, NBC News

Nashville Bombing Latest: Nashville Tennessean, TODAY, NY Times, WaPo

Novavax Vaccine Enters Final Trial: CBS News, WSJ, CNBC, NIH

Wall Street Hits Record: Reuters, WSJ, AP

New Drone Regulations: The Verge, Engadget, FAA

TikTok Musical: AP, The Verge, Deadline, Today Tix

Gingerbread Monolith: Sacramento Bee, USA Today, FOX News

Trump Signs Relief Deal, Xmas Day Bomber & Box Office Winner- Monday, December 28th, 2020 Dec 28, 2020

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The news to know for Monday, December 28th, 2020!

What to know about:

emergency relief money on its way now that President Trump has signed the deal
a possible answer to what's caused a handful of allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine
a Christmas morning explosion
how China could surpass the U.S. when it comes to the economy
another Bitcoin record
the biggest box office opening since the start of the pandemic
a new spending trend for pets

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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Sources:

Trump Signs Relief, Spending Bill: NPR, WSJ, WaPo, White House

Nashville Explosion Investigation: Nashville Tennessean, AP, NBC News, ABC News

Vaccine Allergic Reactions: WSJ, Axios, NY Times, CDC, Science Mag

UK, EU Trade Deal: Reuters, Politico, CNBC, Full Text

China to Become Largest Economy: Bloomberg, BBC, The Guardian, Cebr

Bitcoin Hits New High: Yahoo!, Bloomberg, Business Insider

Boeing 737 Max Flight Diverts: Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, Aviation24.be

Ravens Fined for COVID-19 Outbreak: USA Today, NFL, NBC Sports, The Athletic

Bucs Make Playoffs: ESPN, Fox News, Buccaneers

'Wonder Woman' Sequel Fast-Tracked: Engadget, The Verge, CNBC, AP, Warner Media

Money Monday: Americans Spending More on Pets: CNBC, Reuters, APPA

Special Edition: News Defining 2020 Dec 26, 2020

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Today we are taking a look back at the news that defined the unique, impactful, and challenging year of 2020…

We're doing this 'year in review' through the lens of some of the weekly Special Edition interviews we did right here on the show. You'll hear clips of interviews from every month of the year, telling the evolving story of the coronavirus pandemic starting back in February, when the U.S. had only a couple dozen cases.

We'll also remember some of the other big headlines and even some fun news we covered throughout the year as well.

Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in ~10 minutes!

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