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Jobless claims hit 6.6 million in today's report, doubling the grim milestone reached last week. The numbers are released weekly by the U.S. Department of Labor.

The Democratic-led House select panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed five House Republicans — including top GOP leader Kevin McCarthy.

We talk to food justice champion Liz Wills-O'Gilvie, folks from Girls Inc. of the Valley about their mission and work, and wordster Emily Brewster about pronunciation.

We hear music from Glen Fant and find out about his involvement in an upcoming music series. We find out what's to come for NEPM's Media Lab and dive into the madness with the Word Nerd.

We have double Live Music Friday with Dar Williams and four members of the Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra and taste California Cabernets with wine friend Ken Washburn.

We learn about the beauty of local brewing at Ryan & Casey Liquors in Greenfield, the community power of beer at Hot Plate Brewing Co., and have share anti-holiday cheer with Erin McKeown for Live Music Friday.

Iraqi's interim Vice President Ibrahim al-Jaafari is at the center of a growing struggle to lead the country's new government. While Jaafari is the chosen leader of the Shiite that won the most votes in Iraqi elections, interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi is vying to keep his post.

Marine Gen. Michael Hagee is on his way to Iraq to talk to his troops about using lethal force "only when justified." The trip comes amid allegations that Marines killed unarmed Iraqi civilians in two separate incidents. The military has opened investigations into the deaths.

Also: Tens of thousands of Muslims continue to flee violence in Myanmar; publisher Tronc is buying the New York Daily News; and today's the 40th anniversary of the Voyager II launch to deep space.

Also: How Congress could save DACA; Aung San Suu Kyi says fake news is to blame for misinformation on fleeing Rohingyas; and the Blue Jays and the Red Sox play baseball's longest game this season.