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A vast majority of self-identified Republicans do not consider President Trump to blame for the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Opinion: The Fringe Of America's Fabric

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the upcoming presidential inauguration of Joe Biden in the wake of last week's deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol.

How Biden Is Preparing For His Inauguration

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The Latest On The Federal Investigation Into The Riot At The Capitol

by Carrie Johnson

The Latest On The Federal Investigation Into The Riot At The Capitol

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Opinion: The Fringe Of America's Fabric

by Scott Simon

Opinion: The Fringe Of America's Fabric

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No. 4, in E minor

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No. 5, in D major

The Republican Party After Trump

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The Democratic Credibility Of The U.S. Has Taken A Hit. Here's How To Fix It.

by Michele Kelemen

The Democratic Credibility Of The U.S. Has Taken A Hit. Here's How To Fix It.

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India Kicks Off A Massive COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

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Coronavirus Updates

India Kicks Off A Massive COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

by Lauren Frayer

India Kicks Off A Massive COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

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Trains Poppy Ackroyd

Health

What It's Like Getting The Coronavirus Vaccine

by Bob Mondello

What It's Like Getting The Coronavirus Vaccine

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Another Hundred People Pamela Myers

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Mysterious Frequencies Tommy Guerrero

Author Interviews

Nadia Owusu Examines Her Ghanaian-Armenian Identity In 'Aftershocks'

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Fine Art

Museums Get Virtual Help To Have Artwork Delivered During The Pandemic

by Andrew Shea

Museums Get Virtual Help To Have Artwork Delivered During The Pandemic

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Pop Culture

Why Sea Shanties Have Taken Over TikTok

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Another One Bites the Dust (Sea Shanty version) Sam Pope

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Another One Bites the Dust [Wyclef Jean Remix] John Deacon, Free et. al.

Politics

How Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Is Preparing For Threats In The State

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Technology

How Social Media Can Approach Free Speech During A Polarizing Time

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At Home DJ Taz Rashid

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Etholodge DJ Taz Rashid

Politics

Week In Politics: Trump Is Impeached Again

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Health

Biden's Plan To Expand Coronavirus Vaccine Access

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Biden's Plan To Expand Coronavirus Vaccine Access

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Sports

Saturday Sports: NFL Playoffs Begin

by Tom Goldman

Saturday Sports: NFL Playoffs Begin

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Shrine On Blktop Project

Health

Who Should Get The Coronavirus Vaccine? For Some States, The Honor System Rules

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Monticello Farm Lanterna

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Another London Michael Janisch

National

How D.C. Locals Are Processing The Insurrection At The Capitol

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Trying To Survive On The Margins In 'At The Edge Of The Haight'

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Author Interviews

Trying To Survive On The Margins In 'At The Edge Of The Haight'

by Scott Simon

Trying To Survive On The Margins In 'At The Edge Of The Haight'

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With A Leap Across Gender Norms, A Rising Ballet Star Looks To Rewrite Rules Of Dance

"It's really exciting to see choreographers nowadays blurring the lines of gender binary and sexuality," says Ashton Edwards. Ashton Edwards hide caption

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Ashton Edwards

Arts & Life

With A Leap Across Gender Norms, A Rising Ballet Star Looks To Rewrite Rules Of Dance

by Martha Ann Overland

With A Leap Across Gender Norms, A Rising Ballet Star Looks To Rewrite Rules Of Dance

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The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20 [Act 2. No. 13. Dances of the Swans: No. 1. Tempo di valse / No. 2. Moderato assai - Molto più mosso] London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn (conductor)

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[Aria] Jacques Loussier Trio

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