Noel King

Co-host of Today, Explained

Noel King appears in the following:

News Brief: Funding Bill Blocked, R. Kelly's Conviction, Murder Rate Surges

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

GOP senators blocked a government funding bill in a battle over the debt limit. R. Kelly is found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The FBI reports an unprecedented spike in murders in 2020.

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House Democrats Face Critical Deadlines All This Week

Monday, September 27, 2021

Democrats must untangle a potential government shutdown Thursday, a potential federal default, a vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a related vote on as much as $3.5 trillion in spending.

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A Jury In New York Begins Deliberations In R. Kelly's Federal Trial

Monday, September 27, 2021

After six weeks of hearing from accusers, ex-employees and expert witnesses, the jury decides what's next for Kelly. He faces charges including sexual exploitation of a child, bribery and kidnapping.

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News Brief: German Election Results, Biden's Agenda, COVID Data

Monday, September 27, 2021

On Sunday, Social Democrats beat German Chancellor Merkel's bloc. President Biden's agenda will face many tests this week. New COVID-19 cases have fallen by 20% over the last two weeks.

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On Debut Album, Mickey Guyton Remembers Her Name

Friday, September 24, 2021

Over the last decade, singer-songwriter Mickey Guyton has been trying to convince the country music industry that she is country. NPR's Noel King talks her about the highs and lows she's experienced.

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A Decision About Booster Shots To Fight COVID Could Be Coming Soon

Friday, September 17, 2021

The committee of independent experts advising the FDA on vaccines meets Friday. They'll be considering Pfizer's application to start offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Americans older than 16.

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News Brief: Booster Shots, U.S. Capitol Security, Facebook Files

Friday, September 17, 2021

The FDA meets Friday to consider COVID-19 booster shots. The Capitol on Saturday faces its biggest security test since the Jan. 6 attack. The Wall Street Journal examines Facebook's internal memos.

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News Brief: Grim COVID Data, Nuclear Sub Technology, Gymnasts Blast FBI

Thursday, September 16, 2021

A staggering number of people are still getting COVID-19. The U.S. will share nuclear submarine technology with Australia. Gymnasts criticized the FBI's mishandling of their sexual abuse allegations.

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U.S. Officials Will Share Nuclear Sub Technology With Australia

Thursday, September 16, 2021

President Biden is taking the rare step of sharing U.S. nuclear-powered submarine technology with Australia. He has been working to focus his foreign policy on the threat posed by China.

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Newsom Keep His Job After A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

California Gov. Gavin Newsom defeated a Republican effort to recall him. It appears his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was the No. 1 issue for voters. Newsom said he was humbled by the results.

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North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles. First Such Test In 6 Months

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into waters off its eastern coast. That happened two days after claiming to have tested a missile that's newly developed.

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News Brief: Newsom Survives Recall, New Book About Trump, Pandemic Burnout

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

California's governor survives a recall election. A new book details concerns during the final days of the Trump administration. And, health care workers' burnout could be affecting patient care.

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To Fund The $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan, Democrats Aim To Undo Trump Tax Cuts

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Democrats are finalizing plans to fund President Biden's domestic agenda, largely by rolling back tax cuts for wealthy people and corporations passed by Republicans during the Trump years.

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Key Inflation Indicator Will Be Updated With August Data

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Prices have been climbing at the fastest pace in over a decade, as Americans pay more for gas, groceries and other items. The Labor Department issues its latest information for the month of August.

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News Brief: Blinken's Testimony, Calif. Recall Election, Inflation Indicator

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken testifies before a Senate panel about Afghanistan. Californians decide Tuesday whether to recall Gov. Newsom. Consumer Prices for August are expected to show a jump.

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Democrats Are Divided Over President Biden's $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan

Monday, September 13, 2021

With the summer recess over, Capitol Hill lawmakers turn to the spending bill. Democrats have limited time to work out details on policies like expanded health care and universal pre-K.

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News Brief: Breakthrough Infections, $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan, Flood-Prone Homes

Monday, September 13, 2021

Can vaccinated people get long-COVID symptoms? U.S. senators return from summer recess with a long to-do list. A new NPR probe finds HUD often sells flood-prone homes without disclosing it to buyers.

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Kacey Musgraves: 'Star-Crossed' And Thriving

Friday, September 10, 2021

"We're all taught that the success of a relationship has to somehow correlate with the length of it... I just don't think that that's fully accurate." The singer-songwriter's new album is out today.

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The White House Is Expected To Announce A 6-Prong Plan To Address The Pandemic

Thursday, September 09, 2021

The Biden administration plans to unveil another strategy to fight the latest COVID-19 surge driven by the delta variant, after a series of setbacks and missteps in the battle against the pandemic.

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News Brief: Delta Variant, Upcoming Vaping Decision, Elizabeth Holmes Trial

Thursday, September 09, 2021

President Biden is expected to announce a new strategy to deal with the delta variant. The FDA is deciding which e-cigarettes will be banned. The ex-CEO of Theranos is on trial for fraud.

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