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Four NPR staffers recommend new novels in an early taste of our annual Books We Love round-up: "How High We Go in the Dark," "Vladimir," "Mecca" and "The Candy House."

This weekend, cyclists will pedal thousands of feet into the Sierra National Forest for the “Climb to Kaiser.” The annual ride is ranked as one of the top 10 toughest rides in America. Fresno Cycling Club President Dennis Ball tells us why people take on the grueling challenge.Plus, the latest news headlines: President Trump made renewed calls to defund the High Speed Rail, a UC Merced study shows mass deportations could impact California’s economy, and the CEO of Kaweah Health announces his retirement.

China's health officials say the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus has risen to 5,974 in 31 provinces with 132 deaths. People are asking why it took so long for controls to be implemented.

"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" added another week atop the chart, making it the longest-running No. 1 of the decade. In two more weeks, it could tie the all-time record, but a seasonal juggernaut approaches.

Nancy Pelosi's decision marks the end of an era for Democrats, and triggers a search for a new generation of leadership for her caucus.

The Boston Celtics are being sold for $6.1 billion. The sale is pending approval by the NBA. If approved, the purchase of the Celtics would be the largest of any sports franchise in the United States.

Of the 116 police officers who were killed last year, 51 died in traffic incidents, the largest cause of death for the last 12 years, according to data. Guns, meanwhile, killed 49 officers.

Some Republicans are on the defensive about what they said or wrote privately after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. NPR's Michel Martin discusses that with Harvard professor Steven Levitsky.

Cookbook author Lisa Steele, a 5th generation Maine farmer and chicken-keeper, shares everything you need to know about eggs and how to utilize them in your cooking around the clock.