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Rhiannon12866
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December 31, 2021
Betty White, the actor whose charm and deadpan comedic delivery earned her an eight-decade career, has died. She was 99. White became best known for her quick one-liners as the gullible yet lovable Rose Nylund on "The Golden Girls." Aired on 12/31/2021.
Legendary Actress Betty White Dies At 99 - MSNBC
Betty White, the actor whose charm and deadpan comedic delivery earned her an eight-decade career, has died. She was 99. White became best known for her quick one-liners as the gullible yet lovable Rose Nylund on "The Golden Girls." Aired on 12/31/2021.
December 31, 2021
On Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said preliminary data suggests Omicron is less severe than Delta. Still, the combination of Delta and the new variant is ripping through the country at an alarming rate. Nikki Battiste reports.
Fauci: Omicron less severe but revelers urged to keep celebrations muted as NYE events canceled - CBS
On Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said preliminary data suggests Omicron is less severe than Delta. Still, the combination of Delta and the new variant is ripping through the country at an alarming rate. Nikki Battiste reports.
December 31, 2021
Bill McKibben, climate expert and founder of 350.org, talks about some executive actions President Joe Biden can take to help move the world away from climate crisis as climate legislation packaged in the Build Back Better bill stalls out in the broken U.S. Senate. Aired on 12/30/2021.
As Congress Fails On Climate (Again), Focus Turns To Executive Options For Biden - MSNBC
Bill McKibben, climate expert and founder of 350.org, talks about some executive actions President Joe Biden can take to help move the world away from climate crisis as climate legislation packaged in the Build Back Better bill stalls out in the broken U.S. Senate. Aired on 12/30/2021.
December 31, 2021
Last week, Kodiak, Alaska hit a record 67 degrees Fahrenheit. That is the warmest temperature ever recorded in December in the entire state of Alaska. Aired on 12/30/2021
Alaska Records All-Time December High Of 67 Degrees - All In - MSNBC
Last week, Kodiak, Alaska hit a record 67 degrees Fahrenheit. That is the warmest temperature ever recorded in December in the entire state of Alaska. Aired on 12/30/2021
December 31, 2021
A Florida-sized glacier in the western Antarctic is currently holding back enough ice to raise sea levels around the world by 10 feet. And a new study found its safeguards could collapse in less than a decade. Aired on 12/30/2021.
'Doomsday Glacier': Experts Raise Alarms About Cracking Antarctic Ice Shelf - All In - MSNBC
A Florida-sized glacier in the western Antarctic is currently holding back enough ice to raise sea levels around the world by 10 feet. And a new study found its safeguards could collapse in less than a decade. Aired on 12/30/2021.
December 31, 2021
As the U.S. gains a million new cases in just four days, the CDC is now urging people to avoid cruises – regardless of vaccination status. It comes after yet another tough day for air travelers. Meantime, the FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer booster shots for children 12 to 15 in the coming days. Plus, the Jan. 6th committee asked the Supreme Court to reject former President Trump’s appeal to block the National Archives from turning over his White House documents. And President Biden urges Russia to “de-escalate tensions with Ukraine” during a phone conversation with President Putin. Aired on 12/30/2021.
U.S. Shatters Daily Coronavirus Case Count As Omicron Surges - The Last Word - MSNBC
The U.S. has recorded 500,000 or more new cases of the coronavirus per day in the final days of 2021, despite the widespread availability of vaccines. Los Angeles Times Reporter Brittny Mejia tells Jonathan Capehart that she’s had to fight disinformation to convince her family to get the vaccine, but some – including her sister – have come around. “Continue having conversations with family – it’s better late than never.” Dr. Lipi Roy also joins the conversation. Aired on 12/30/2021.
U.S. Surpasses 54 Million Total Covid Cases - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
As the U.S. gains a million new cases in just four days, the CDC is now urging people to avoid cruises – regardless of vaccination status. It comes after yet another tough day for air travelers. Meantime, the FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer booster shots for children 12 to 15 in the coming days. Plus, the Jan. 6th committee asked the Supreme Court to reject former President Trump’s appeal to block the National Archives from turning over his White House documents. And President Biden urges Russia to “de-escalate tensions with Ukraine” during a phone conversation with President Putin. Aired on 12/30/2021.
U.S. Shatters Daily Coronavirus Case Count As Omicron Surges - The Last Word - MSNBC
The U.S. has recorded 500,000 or more new cases of the coronavirus per day in the final days of 2021, despite the widespread availability of vaccines. Los Angeles Times Reporter Brittny Mejia tells Jonathan Capehart that she’s had to fight disinformation to convince her family to get the vaccine, but some – including her sister – have come around. “Continue having conversations with family – it’s better late than never.” Dr. Lipi Roy also joins the conversation. Aired on 12/30/2021.
December 31, 2021
Kelly Burton, president of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, talks about the effort to ensure fair voting district maps against Republicans keen to use redistricting to secure election outcomes. Aired on 12/30/2021.
Republicans Hit Snags Deploying Gerrymandering Strategy To Strengthen Grip On Power - MSNBC
Kelly Burton, president of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, talks about the effort to ensure fair voting district maps against Republicans keen to use redistricting to secure election outcomes. Aired on 12/30/2021.
December 31, 2021
Peter Eisler, national affairs correspondent for Reuters, talks about the patterns seen in detailed research into death threats leveled against election workers in the wake of Donald Trump's 2020 loss. Aired on 12/30/2021.
Most Threats Against Election Workers, Stoked By Trump's Big Lie, Go Unpunished: Reuters - MSNBC
Peter Eisler, national affairs correspondent for Reuters, talks about the patterns seen in detailed research into death threats leveled against election workers in the wake of Donald Trump's 2020 loss. Aired on 12/30/2021.
December 31, 2021
Bill McKibben, climate expert and founder of 350.org, talks about some executive actions President Joe Biden can take to help move the world away from climate crisis as climate legislation packaged in the Build Back Better bill stalls out in the broken U.S. Senate. Aired on 12/30/2021.
As Congress Fails On Climate (Again), Focus Turns To Executive Options For Biden - MSNBC
Bill McKibben, climate expert and founder of 350.org, talks about some executive actions President Joe Biden can take to help move the world away from climate crisis as climate legislation packaged in the Build Back Better bill stalls out in the broken U.S. Senate. Aired on 12/30/2021.
December 31, 2021
Jonathan Capehart talks with Michael Eric Dyson about the work, education and forgiveness still needed to deliver justice after accountability in several high-profile cases. Aired on 12/30/2021.
Racism And The Road To 'Restorative Justice' - The Last Word - MSNBC
Jonathan Capehart talks with Michael Eric Dyson about the work, education and forgiveness still needed to deliver justice after accountability in several high-profile cases. Aired on 12/30/2021.
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