Biden to blame Trump for Jan. 6; get noticed at work; American Girl's Chinese American doll

Plus, tennis star Novak Djokovic is barred from entering Australia [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up Brent Stirton/Getty Images Here's what we're following today: It's been a year since the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and its mark is still felt by lawmakers, staffers, reporters and the Capitol police force. Staffers say that [relationships across the aisle have suffered]( and polarization and partisanship exacerbated. President Biden is expected to blame former President Donald Trump for the events of that day. [Biden plans a 9 a.m. ET speech]( in which he will "speak to the truth of what happened, not the lies that some have spread since," said White House press secretary Jen Psaki. [Watch it live here](. As researchers studied the more than 700 suspects arrested in connection with the Capitol attack, they found one thing that distinguishes that group: [a belief in replacement theory](. "They are very concerned about the idea that the rights of whites are being overtaken by the rights of minorities," one leading researcher explained. The probe into the attack on the Capitol has been one of the largest, most complex and most resource-intensive investigations in American history. The operation has involved agents and prosecutors from [nearly all 56 FBI field offices]( and 94 U.S. attorney's offices around the country. Today at 11 a.m. ET, NPR reporters Ryan Lucas, Domenico Montanaro, and Claudia Grisales will host a Twitter Spaces conversation with former U.S. Attorney Kimberly Wehle for a discussion on the Jan. 6 insurrection. [Set a reminder to join the discussion here](. The CDC is recommending Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shot for children as young as 12. The FDA also issued a similar recommendation earlier this week. "[It is critical that we protect our children and teens]( from COVID-19 infection and the complications of severe disease," CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today's listen Claire Harbage/NPR The girls of what used to be Afghanistan's Youth Women's Football Team are some of the country's most talented young players. The team fled Afghanistan last summer after the Taliban took over the country and banned women and girls from participating in sports. 🎧 Listen as they [recount how they're adjusting to life in Portugal]( or [read the story here.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s tip Connie Hanzhang Jin/NPR Make 2022 the year you stop getting interrupted, talked over and ignored in meetings at work. NPR's Life Kit has the perfect strategy for [amplifying each other's ideas]( in the office. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Business Wire - American Girl has released its first Asian American "Girl of the Year" doll. Corinne Tan's debut is in partnership with [AAPI Youth Rising]( to raise awareness of anti-Asian hate and xenophobia. - Awards show season is starting to feel the sting of the latest COVID-19 surge. The [Grammys have been postponed indefinitely]( and the Sundance Film Festival has moved online. - Tinsley, a 1-year-old Shiloh Shepherd, is the definition of a good girl. She saved her owner's life by [leading New Hampshire police]( to the site of his car crash. - The stories of motorists trapped on I-95 for more than 20 hours in a snowstorm this week were the stuff of nightmares. To avoid a similar situation, take [these winter driving precautions](. Lawrence Brooks, the oldest known living American veteran of World War II, has died at 112. The supercentenarian maintained a sunny disposition throughout his life and was [a beloved figure in his community]( and around the world. - Australia is barring tennis star Novak Djokovic from the country ahead of the Australian Open after he received [a medical exemption]( from being vaccinated against COVID-19. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]