Friday on the NewsHour, new COVID cases soar, breaking pandemic records across the U.S. Then, fueled by hurricane-force winds, a Colorado blaze leaves thousands homeless and could be the most destructive in the state's history. Also, a look at the life of iconic actress and beloved comedian Betty White. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart reflect on the year in politics and American democracy.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Is it safe to gather for New Year’s Eve?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mA5rDde9wc
News Wrap: World rings in second pandemic New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obO3-bCWFnw
What we know about the 'devastating' Colorado fires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUlntyZW5yo
Many Afghan refugees remain in legal limbo in the U.S.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOJUdVJc5TI
Brooks and Capehart on how American democracy fared in 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_2voaaUP0g
You can thank Mozart for the taste of this wine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZYngtCrYs
Remembering the life and legacy of TV icon Betty White
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqPNyn2s2pw
These quilts weave together America's complicated history
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOhli0dP_Q0
Photojournalists share the stories of 2021's defining shots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIR4pJ9oL5E

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