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Taylor Swift's new album, <em>Folklore</em>, is out now.

Stream Taylor Swift's New Album, 'Folklore'

Swift's eighth studio album — recorded in isolation and announced just a day before it was released — features collaborations with members of The National and Bon Iver.

Britton Smith was a standout entrant to the 2020 Tiny Desk Contest.

'Dust Off Your Wings': Tiny Desk Contestant Britton Smith On Pride And Potential

Smith entered the 2020 Tiny Desk Contest with his band Britton & The Sting. He says "Blackstronauts" is about finding joy: "I want us all to put on our freedom suits and fly together," he says.

People gather to perform Friday prayers at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia for the first time in 86 years.

Hagia Sophia Hosts 1st Friday Prayers Since It Was Turned Back Into A Mosque

The Istanbul landmark has long been hailed as a symbol of the coexistence of Christianity and Islam, a cultural junction between East and West.

Moderna will test new COVID-19 vaccine booster doses, saying that while its vaccine should protect against variants found in the U.K. and South Africa, it isn't as effective against the South African strain. Here, a bus in London carries a sign telling people, "Act Like You've Got It" — to prevent the coronavirus from spreading.

Moderna Finds COVID-19 Vaccine Still Protects Against Emerging Strains

In a new round of tests, the drug company wants to see if booster doses of its vaccine will ramp up defenses against emerging strains of the coronavirus.

"Laughter has always been the juice of my life," says Laraaji, who pursed stand-up comedy before becoming a professional musician.

Play It Forward: Laraaji Loves To Laugh

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with American multi-instrumentalist and meditation expert Laraaji about laughter meditation, his latest album Sun Piano and the artist he is grateful for: Mia Doi Todd.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo answers questions Tuesday about a transition to a Biden administration, telling reporters the election is not yet decided. "When we get it right, we'll get it right. We're in good shape," Pompeo said.

Pompeo Promises 'A Smooth Transition To A Second Trump Administration'

"We're going to count all the votes," the secretary of state told reporters, an apparent reference to President Trump's baseless claims of widespread voter fraud.

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer, and its partner BioNTech said their experimental vaccine against COVID-19 appears to work — and work quite well.

Why Poorer Countries Aren't Likely To Get The Pfizer Vaccine Any Time Soon

"The vaccine is on its way, folks," Dr. Anthony Fauci announced. But what about the rest of world, especially families in poorer counties. Is the vaccine "on its way for them?"

Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton volunteered to take the coronavirus vaccine, once it's available, on camera to assuage concerns about the shot.

Obama, Bush, Clinton Say They're Willing To Get Coronavirus Vaccine On Camera

The former presidents' comments come as polls show many Americans would be hesitant to receive a vaccine once one becomes available.

The First COVID-19 Vaccine Has Arrived In Ohio

Updated: 11:15 a.m., Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 The first shipments of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Ohio, and Ohioans will begin getting vaccinated as soon as Monday morning. Trucks carrying the vaccines rolled into an area outside of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus around 9:30 a.m. Monday. “This really is the day we've been waiting for,” Gov. Mike DeWine said. “It starts the process of the end. We know the end is a long way off, but the end now is in sight.”

"It's something that I've always thought that was important, ever since I was a kid, to laugh," Thundercat says. "Being able to laugh is one of the best feelings ever."

Play It Forward: Thundercat Eases Loneliness With Trippy Music

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Thundercat about his latest album, It Is What It Is, the importance of laughter and the artist he's grateful for, Louis Cole.

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