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Poetry Challenge: Honor MLK By Describing How You Dream A World

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Poetry Challenge: Honor MLK By Describing How You Dream A World

As we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Morning Edition asks for you to write a poem that starts with the words "I dream a world."

News Brief: Inauguration Day Changes, COVID-19 Roundup, Alexei Navalny

by Steve Inskeep , Noel King

News Brief: Inauguration Day Changes, COVID-19 Roundup, Alexei Navalny

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Earth Trampique

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's signature is seen on the single article of impeachment against President Trump. The case against the president now moves to the U.S. Senate, which will consider the article after Trump is no longer in office. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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Law

Can The Senate Try An Ex-President?

by Nina Totenberg

Can The Senate Try An Ex-President?

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Sports

Buffalo Bills Fans Donate To Charity Favored By Baltimore Ravens QB

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Rainbows To The End Zone Sam Spence

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Winter Icicles Sam Spence

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Intravenous Pete Robbins

Europe

Kremlin Critic Detained After Returning To Russia Following Poisoning

by Lucian Kim

Kremlin Critic Detained After Returning To Russia Following Poisoning

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Data Challenges Efficacy Of Vaccine Made By Chinese Company

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Health

Data Challenges Efficacy Of Vaccine Made By Chinese Company

by Maria Godoy

Data Challenges Efficacy Of Vaccine Made By Chinese Company

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Into the Stratosphere Yppah and Josef Peters

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Pacific Drive Yppah and Josef Peters

Animals

Scientists Hope 2 Swinhoe's Softshell Turtles Can Save The Species

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TV Reviews

Marvel Studio's 'WandaVision,' Reimagines Classic Sitcoms

by Eric Deggans

Marvel Studio's 'WandaVision,' Reimagines Classic Sitcoms

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WandaVision! Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez

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Shopping Centre Manfred Minnich

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Religion

Rev. Dyson Imagines How St. Paul Would Admonish The U.S. For Racism

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Miles To Go (Sunset Road) Rudy Royston

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Mimi Sunrise Rudy Royston

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Health

Former Anti-Vaccine Mom Explains How Movement Pulled Her In, And How She Left

by Rachel Martin

Former Anti-Vaccine Mom Explains How Movement Pulled Her In, And How She Left

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Another Day (revised) The Album Leaf

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Thule The Album Leaf

National

Nation Braces For More Violence Ahead Of Inauguration Day

by Sarah McCammon

Nation Braces For More Violence Ahead Of Inauguration Day

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Arts & Life

Poetry Challenge: Honor MLK By Describing How You Dream A World

by Rachel Martin

Poetry Challenge: Honor MLK By Describing How You Dream A World

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Higher Ground Chuck Leavell

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Just Before Dawn Chuck Leavell

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Chirizakura Geoffrey Keezer

Health

Looking Back On The Pandemic's Start And Forward To When It May End

by Allison Aubrey

Looking Back On The Pandemic's Start And Forward To When It May End

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1000 Arms Lymbyc Systym

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Carved by Glaciers Lymbyc Systym

Strange News

Magic Trick Unveiled 100 Years Ago Still Intrigues Audiences

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Religion

Some Christians Feel It's A God-Given Mission To Fight On Trump's Behalf

by Tom Gjelten

Some Christians Feel It's A God-Given Mission To Fight On Trump's Behalf

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Klosterg. Library Tapes

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Feathers Library Tapes

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Crazy Quilt Kevin Hays & Brad Mehldau

Politics

Biden's Inaugural Day Will Be Different Including Trump Will Not Attend

by Claudia Grisales

Biden's Inaugural Day Will Be Different Including Trump Will Not Attend

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National Security

Security Is On High Alert For Inauguration Week Activities

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Obituaries

Florinda Flores, COVID-19 Victim, Never Held Back Her Love Or Food

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