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Host Ari Shapiro talks with Linda Diaz, the winner of this year's NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest. Her entry, "Green Tea Ice Cream" is a dreamy R&B song anchored by her skilled and soulful voice.

California's governor on Monday has ordered to shut down indoor restaurants, bars and many other businesses, after reopening in late May has led to a surge in coronavirus cases.

On Thursday, Iraq's prime minister makes his first visit to the White House. He'll talk with President Trump about U.S. troops in Iraq, the coronavirus crisis and economic aid.

French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for the coronavirus and will quarantine for a week, his official residence announced.

Reading from U.S. regulations, Mayor Muriel Bowser describes terrorism as "the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government."

The Civic has invested in significant capital improvements of its exterior, adding value to the developing downtown Akron area.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi about the national security implications of a delayed transfer of power between the Biden-Harris campaign and the Trump administration.

With the pandemic having closed nearly 20% of restaurants nationwide, the traditional version of restaurant week is at risk. So restaurants are either opting out or modifying their approach.

An informal survey found that 60% of Los Angeles police employees would get the vaccine when it's available to them. LAPD Chief Michel Moore describes how the department plans to increase that number.

Starting Monday, Jan. 25, the United Way of Greater Cleveland's 2-1-1 phone line will help Cleveland-area residents find COVID-19 vaccine providers near them and schedule an appointment. Those who call might also be placed on a waiting list if their age group does not yet qualify for the vaccine. Residents of both the city of Cleveland and suburban Cuyahoga County can use the phone line, said County Executive Armond Budish.