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Cori Bush gives her victory speech at her campaign office on Tuesday in St. Louis.

Progressive Activist Cori Bush Ousts Longtime Missouri Rep. Lacy Clay

Rep. William Lacy Clay has represented the state's 1st Congressional District, around St. Louis, since 2001.

A health care worker looks on as people cheer to show their gratitude to medical staff outside NYU Langone Health hospital in New York City last month.

White House Rejects Government Report Projecting Rising Coronavirus Death Toll

The Trump administration says that a newspaper report of 3,000 coronavirus deaths a day was not vetted.

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris were named Person of the Year for 2020 by <em>Time. </em>

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Named 'Time' Person Of The Year

The two made the cut after topping Time's shortlist that included President Trump, the movement for racial justice, Dr. Anthony Fauci and medical workers on the front line of COVID-19.

President Biden has signed a series of executive actions since Inauguration Day aimed at helping to address the COVID-19 crisis, his top priority in office.

Biden To Bump Up Food Assistance For People 'Hanging By A Thread'

President Biden is pushing Congress to pour another $1.9 trillion into the COVID-ravaged economy. In the meantime, his top economic adviser says, he plans to bump up food stamp benefits.

Meng Hongwei was the president of Interpol when he was reported missing while on a trip to China last fall. He's now facing prosecution on bribery charges, China's Communist Party says.

China Will Prosecute Former Interpol Leader On Bribery Charges

Meng Hongwei's case drew international headlines last fall after one of the world's top law enforcement officials suddenly lost contact with his family during a trip from France to China.

Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood addresses the party faithful at the Illinois Republican Party's annual State Fair rally on Aug. 15, 2019.

Illinois Republicans Confident Of Comeback

The Illinois Republican Party’s top brass says it’s optimistic about its chances in 2020. Officials rallied the base Thursday at the Illinois State Fair.

Demoted Defense Chief Kim Kyok Sik (right) with the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in a 2007 file photo released by Korean Central News Agency.

North Korea Replaces Hard-Line Defense Chief

Pyongyang's top military commander, who is thought responsible for deadly attacks on South Korea, is replaced by a relative unknown.

Sen. Mitt Romney is proposing a temporary pay bonus — up to $12 an hour — for front-line employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase would be paid, in part, by employers and offset via a payroll tax credit.

Mitt Romney Proposes Hazard Pay Plan For Essential Workers

Patriot Pay would offer employers a payroll tax credit to encourage temporary bonuses to essential workers — up to $12 an hour on top of their wages.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick receives the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2018 in Amsterdam Saturday. Kaepernick became a controversial figure when he refused to stand for the national anthem, and instead knelt to protest racial inequality and police brutality.

Amnesty International Names Kaepernick Its Ambassador Of Conscience

Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick received Amnesty's top human rights award for his opposition to racial injustice. His "take a knee" campaign during the national anthem likely cost him his job.

Jazz pianist and singer BOB DOROUGH

Jazz pianist and singer BOB DOROUGH. A top BeBop performer in New York, he later composed for Miles Davis. Since then, he's also composed for the children's show, "Schoolhouse Rock." He'll play the song he co-wrote with Davd Frishberg, "I'm Hip." (Rebroadcast from 7/22/87)A recorded live performance of "The Worst Tunes We've Played at Weddings" and the Doors' hit "People are Strange" by BRAVE COMBO. The quartet founded the "nuclear polka" movement which was popular with punks and polka fans. (Rebroadcast from 5/16/90).Singer and songwriter LOUDON WAINWRIGHT. He is best known for his 1973 hit "Dead Skunk ." He is considered by many to be a satirical and caustic folksinger. He plays his song, "Your Mother and I." (Rebroadcast from 11/27/87)Jazz guitarist MARTY GROSZ. He's been a part of the New York jazz scene for over forty years. His playing mocks the style of Fats Waller. He performs "I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby.

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