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Congressional Democrats have included some of their longtime legislative priorities in the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. Republicans accuse it of being an expensive liberal wish list; Democrats say they want a New Deal for the present era.

Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal

On top of the small business loans and money for health care included in previous bills, the latest round of relief includes longtime Democratic priorities for lifting people out of poverty.

Venezuela halts talks after Maduro ally's extradition to U.S.

Alex Saab's extradition and the subsequent jailing of six American oil executives in Venezuela are a sign that relations between Washington and Caracas could be upended.

With "drop dead," Olivia Rodrigo debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a fourth time, which bodes well for a new album set to arrive in June.

Olivia Rodrigo's 'drop dead' goes to No. 1 — and helps The Cure return to the charts

Olivia Rodrigo's third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, doesn't come out until June. But it's already off to a tremendous start on this week's Billboard charts.

President Biden shared photo and video footage of his new puppy, Commander, on social media Monday. The nearly 4-month-old German shepherd was a birthday gift from the president's brother and sister-in-law.

The Bidens say hello to new puppy Commander, and Major is off to a new home

The new top dog at the White House is Commander Biden, a nearly 4-month-old German shepherd. Meanwhile, rescue dog Major is moving out and a cat is scheduled to arrive soon.

Aerialist Lillian Leitzel came from a family of performers. In 1905, she toured Europe as part of the Leamy Ladies circus attraction, which included Leitzel (far left), her aunts Tina and Toni Pelikan, her mother Nellie Pelikan, and Lily Simpson.

Lillian Leitzel, The High-Flying 'Queen' Of The Circus

In the golden age of the circus, aerialist Lillian Leitzel captivated crowds around the world with her effortless, high-flying stunts under the big top. Dean Jensen's new book, Queen of the Air, chronicles Leitzel's difficult but glamorous life, and the lives of her performing family.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds her gavel after being elected during the beginning of the 116th Congress. A lot of Pelosi's decisions have come to define 2019.

Our 10 Most-Read Political Stories Of 2019 Reflect A Shifting Capitol Power Dynamic

NPR's top political stories of the year ranged from how incoming Speaker Nancy Pelosi would run the House to Robert Mueller's Russia report and the Green New Deal.

News Brief: Jared Kushner, Students Return To Classes Post Shooting

Reports say Jared Kushner has lost his interim top-level security clearance. And, students return to classes at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School — 2 weeks after a mass shooting left 17 people dead.

Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' breaks an all-time chart record

With Carey's enduring Christmas hit, we may be looking at a record that borders on the untouchable.

Meghan Jensen's entry in the recipe contest pays tribute to the Mystic Seaport area in her native Connecticut.

Teen Seeks Recipe for Success, Scholarship

Meghan Jensen of Mystic, Conn., is among 20 high school students competing in the National High School Recipe Contest in Denver, Colo. The students are vying for full scholarships to Johnson & Wales University. Jensen is competing in the dessert category. Her recipe is "Mystical Orange Berry Delight," a dessert in the shape of a sailboat and inspired by the Mystic Seaport area.

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The leader of the far-right group known as the Proud Boys faces new charges. Mexico's leader snubs the Summit of the Americas. And voters cast their ballots in seven state primary races.

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