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The lack of a widespread testing regimen at the Capitol is in the spotlight as three senators tested positive for the coronavirus in recent weeks.

Despite Outbreak, Congress Takes Its Chances Without Widespread Coronavirus Testing

The latest cases highlight the absence of a widespread testing program for Congress more than seven months after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic.

Tired Of The Social Media Rat Race, Journalists Move To Writing Substack Newsletters

The San Francisco startup has doubled its writers since the pandemic started. Some high-profile journalists have left full-time jobs at major publications to give it a go at the buzzy newsletter.

A leak at the reservoir at Piney Point, an old phosphate plant in Manatee County, Fla., as shown in an aerial photo on Saturday, has prompted evacuations, environmental concerns and threats of a full-fledged breach.

Crews Drain Florida Wastewater Pond As Leak Threatens To Unleash 'Catastrophic Flood'

Emergency crews are racing to drain millions of gallons of wastewater at Piney Point, an abandoned phosphate plant near Tampa Bay. A leak has prompted evacuation orders and environmental concerns.

President-elect Donald Trump talks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., last month. He met Friday with top U.S. intelligence officials about Russian interference in the election.

On Intelligence And Russian Hacking, Are Trump And His Team Missing The Point?

The president-elect met with intelligence officials Friday about Russian hacking, but still didn't seem convinced of Russia's role in the election. Instead, he stressed none of it changed the outcome.

Trinidad and Tobago's Alvin Jones (17) celebrates after scoring against the U.S. Tuesday, in a game that served as revenge for his team's 1989 loss to the Americans. The U.S. men are eliminated from the 2018 World Cup.

'Revenge,' Shock And Rage, After U.S. Men's Team Whiffs On World Cup

"We can't beat Trinidad," commentator Taylor Twellman said, before asking, "What are we doing? ... What are we doing?!?!"

Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen is leaving her post, President Trump announced Sunday. Here she testifies on Capitol Hill on March 6.

Kirstjen Nielsen Leaving Homeland Security Post As Border Crossings Surge

President Trump announced the secretary's departure amid a 10-year high in illegal border crossings. The two reportedly clashed as Nielsen was unable to stop flows of migrants entering the U.S.

Rick Colyer votes at the Durham County Library North Regional in Durham, N.C., Tuesday.

4 Takeaways From The Big Primary Kickoff Night

Republicans dodged a big bullet with a convicted coal executive's loss of the GOP Senate primary. But they continue to be the party facing more division.

Our choice of snacks is influenced by gender, age, income and even cultural flavor preferences.

The Complex Code In A Potato Chip: Why We Love The Flavors We Do

Much can affect our choice of munchies: gender, age, income and cultural preferences. And our cravings for one of the world's favorite salty snacks — with its myriad flavors — says a lot about us.

Ron DeSantis says backing Ukraine is not in the U.S. interest, a sign of a GOP divided

Gov. Ron DeSantis is opposed to U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. So is former President Donald Trump. The issue seems poised to become a flashpoint in the 2024 presidential race.

The Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series. It had been 108 years since the team won their last series.

NPR News Nuggets: 108 Years Later, Crazed Coffee Consumers & Kit-Kat Nabber

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

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