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For the Biden administration, the military coup in Myanmar has quickly turned into one of its most pressing international challenges.

Plus, data shows that fewer people of color are getting the vaccine compared to their white peers in many cities across the country. 

Many predicted a real shift for the future of the Republican Party after the insurrection, but real change may be slower and less dramatic than anticipated.

January has been the deadliest month of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. so far, with nearly 80,000 lives were lost over the past few weeks.

The Takeaway speaks with history teachers about how they're approaching this moment with students, as well as how they’re continuing to work around COVID-19.

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed four new executive orders to address systemic racism and racial inequity. 

Holding President Joe Biden accountable, as the new administration emphasizes its commitment to a return to normal, is one calculation that journalists have had to make in recent weeks. 

Nearly one in five people who’ve been charged in the attack on the Capitol this month are current or former military members, according to an NPR analysis. 

When restaurant critic Tejal Rao came down with COVID-19, losing her sense of smell meant losing her appetite, but also potentially jeopardizing her ability to do her job. 

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 53 percent of adults have said that the pandemic was having a negative impact on their mental health.  

We look at the science behind the stereotype that older adults are not as good at learning new skills as young people. 

For tribes with citizens in rural areas, distributing COVID-19 vaccines presents an extensive set of challenges. Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. joins The Takeaway to discuss. 

We break down common questions regarding vaccines and their distribution. 

McCarthy has now been picked by President Joe Biden to be the first National Climate Advisor. 

The Takeaway breaks down the significance of the Biden-Harris inauguration and looks ahead to how President Biden plans to address several policy challenges in his first 100 days. 

All eyes have been on Washington, D.C., since the insurrection at the Capitol earlier this month and with inauguration activities underway. 

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins The Takeaway to explain what’s causing Chicago’s vaccine delays and how the city is planning to improve its vaccination process going forward. 

Local and federal law enforcement agencies have been ramping up security ahead of the inauguration, transforming part of Washington, D.C. into a de facto militarized security zone. 

Last summer, there was an explosion in popularity of anti-racist books following the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests against police brutality and systemic racism.

Studies show alcohol consumption has increased amid the pandemic.