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Don't Let The Pandemic Winter Get You Down: 9 Creative Ways To Socialize Safely

With bad pandemic news and endless social distancing, it can already feel like the longest winter ever. But keeping up nourishing bonds of human connection is possible with a little ingenuity.

News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, 2021 Economy, Brexit

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Can't Talk Now Handbook

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End Credits Handbook

A Cambodian American Lawyer On The Importance Of Resistance

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A Cambodian American Lawyer On The Importance Of Resistance

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What Got Us Through 2020? For Many, It Was Hobbies, Relationships And 4-Legged Pals

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What Got Us Through 2020? For Many, It Was Hobbies, Relationships And 4-Legged Pals

by Casey Noenickx , Lilly Quiroz , Ryan Benk

What Got Us Through 2020? For Many, It Was Hobbies, Relationships And 4-Legged Pals

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Space Song Beach House

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Bluebird Beach House

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The New Year Death Cab for Cutie

What's Ahead For The Economy In 2021?

by Scott Horsley

What's Ahead For The Economy In 2021?

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Rapper And Producer MF DOOM Dead At 49

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Rapper And Producer MF DOOM Dead At 49

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Curls Madvillain

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Eye Madvillain & Stacy Epps

A Michigan Zoo Wants To Give Your Used Christmas Trees To Its Goats

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More Works Of Art Enter The Public Domain On New Year's Day

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More Works Of Art Enter The Public Domain On New Year's Day

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Sweet Georgia Brown Ben Bernie & His Orchestra

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Douce Ambience Gaucho

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Bluegrass Band Sister Sadie Embodies Tradition, But Bends It Too

Dale Ann Bradley (left), Tina Adair, Gena Britt and Deanie Richardson (center) of the bluegrass band Sister Sadie do their impression of the rock band Queen. Jon Roncolato/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Bluegrass Band Sister Sadie Embodies Tradition, But Bends It Too

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Bluegrass Band Sister Sadie Embodies Tradition, But Bends It Too

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Ava's Fury Sister Sadie

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Raleigh's Ride Sister Sadie

Europe

United Kingdom Completes Its Exit From The European Union

by Rebecca Rosman , Frank Langfitt

United Kingdom Completes Its Exit From The European Union

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Race

City Of Detroit Counters Lawsuit From Black Lives Matter Organization

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City Of Detroit Counters Lawsuit From Black Lives Matter Organization

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Taking An Icy Plunge Into The New Year

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Microbe Signal Hill

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The Edge of Forever Signal Hill

After Decades-Long Push, It's Not Clear Who Will Bid In Arctic Refuge Oil Lease Sale

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After Decades-Long Push, It's Not Clear Who Will Bid In Arctic Refuge Oil Lease Sale

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After Decades-Long Push, It's Not Clear Who Will Bid In Arctic Refuge Oil Lease Sale

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'Do What's Right And Have Fun': Remembering A Mother With A Fighting Spirit

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'Do What's Right And Have Fun': Remembering A Mother With A Fighting Spirit

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'Do What's Right And Have Fun': Remembering A Mother With A Fighting Spirit

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Towboat Theme Blue Dot Sessions

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Gondola Blue Blue Dot Sessions

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First of the Month Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Group Behind Alleged Russia Hack Broke Into Microsoft's Internal Systems

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Technology

Group Behind Alleged Russia Hack Broke Into Microsoft's Internal Systems

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Group Behind Alleged Russia Hack Broke Into Microsoft's Internal Systems

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Asia

South Korea Faces Third Wave Of Coronavirus

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South Korea Faces Third Wave Of Coronavirus

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While You're Fading Stèv

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Lain Is Dreaming Stèv

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Good Samaritan Refurbishes Chairs Outside Couple's Home

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Shots - Health News

Don't Let The Pandemic Winter Get You Down: 9 Creative Ways To Socialize Safely

by Rhitu Chatterjee

Don't Let The Pandemic Winter Get You Down: 9 Creative Ways To Socialize Safely

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A Child's Mind Shigeto

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Field Day Shigeto

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Friday I'm in Love 8-Bit Misfits

Health

Why The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Has Gotten Off To A Slow Start

by Richard Harris

Why The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Has Gotten Off To A Slow Start

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Dr. Paul Offit Gives Updates On The US COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

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