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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards holds up his own mask, taken off while he was speaking, to remind Louisiana residents that a highly effective thing within their power to do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to wear a mask. (Travis Spradling/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

'A Critical Point' For Louisiana: Gov. John Bel Edwards On COVID-19 Surge, Vaccine, Unemployment

Louisiana is experiencing another surge in coronavirus cases, and hospitalizations are increasing ahead of the holidays.

900 Mayo Clinic Staff Test Positive As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Midwest

According to physicians like Mayo's occupational health specialist, Dr. Laura Breeher, it's a cautionary tale of rampant community spread.

Sam Berns and Audrey Gordon, executive director of The Progeria Research Foundation and Berns's aunt, attend The New York Premiere Of HBO's "Life According To Sam" on October 8, 2013 in New York City.

FDA Approves First Drug For A Rapid Aging Disorder In Children

A newly approved drug can extend the lives of children with progeria, a rare disorder that causes rapid aging. The drug is the result of one family's effort to help a child with the fatal condition.

'Louder Than A Riot' Podcast Finds Evidence Rapper Mac Might Be Innocent

Rapper McKinley "Mac" Phipps was sentenced to 30 years for allegedly killing a fan at one of his shows. NPR podcast Louder Than a Riot explores new evidence that Mac is likely innocent.

National security adviser Robert O'Brien arrives to speak to reporters outside the White House on Tuesday. O'Brien announced that President Trump has ordered 2500 U.S. troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan and Iraq by Jan. 15.

Trump Administration Wants All U.S. Troops Out Of Iraq And Afghanistan By Spring

National security adviser Robert O'Brien said Tuesday the U.S. will reduce numbers in both Iraq and Afghanistan to 2,500 troops by Jan. 15.

Kentucky State Rep. Attica Scott had been arrested in September during a protest of following news that no police officers would face criminal charges for the killing of Breonna Taylor.

Charges Dropped Against Kentucky Lawmaker Arrested At A Breonna Taylor Protest

State Rep. Attica Scott was charged with first-degree rioting, which is a felony. She was also facing lesser charges of failure to the disperse and unlawful assembly. She called charges "bogus."

The COVID-19 Iowa Eviction And Foreclosure Prevention Program uses CARES Act funds to provide short-term relief in order to prevent evictions and/or foreclosures during the pandemic.

Organizations Stress Need For More Eviction Prevention Funding

More than 50 Iowa organizations have signed a letter to Gov. Kim Reynolds asking for more funding to help prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Boeing 737 Max Close To Flying Again As Aircraft Manufacturer's Financial Woes Deepen

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday it was close to recertifying the aircraft.

Sade performs live at New Jersey's PNC Arts Center in 2001. The artist released her fifth album, <em>Lovers Rock</em>, in November 2000.

Sade Saves

Rest assured, says writer Danyel Smith: There's always a Sade song for how you feel. Whether you live as a "King of Sorrow" or a "Soldier of Love" is up to you.

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