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Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?
Experts Believe Holidays Accelerated Pandemic In The U.S.
by Rob Stein
The pandemic has never been this bad in the U.S. There is not enough data yet to say whether the holidays accelerated the coronavirus surge, but many experts believe that the case.
FBI Warns Of Inauguration Day Unrest In All 50 States
by Greg Allen
The FBI is warning of protests and potential violence in all 50 state capitals ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. NPR looks at how state officials are preparing for possible unrest.
How U.S. Secret Service Is Preparing For Potential Inauguration Day Violence
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Mike White, former head of the U.S. Secret Service's Presidential Protective Division, about preparations for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Commercial Fishermen Sue Michigan Over New Restrictions
by Lexi Krupp
Many complain Michigan's new restrictions on commercial fishing would shut down their businesses. The state supplies much of the Great Lakes' whitefish, and there are warnings of looming shortages.
Violent Acts Have Occurred In Western U.S.
by Kirk Siegler
Violent acts such as the riot on Capitol Hill have been incubating in the Western U.S. for years. Some have stormed federal buildings and threatened agents, with little legal consequences.
China Plans To Sell COVID-19 Vaccines To Other Countries
by John Ruwitch
Chinese labs are among the leaders in developing COVID-19 vaccines. China plans to inoculate millions in the next few months while also trying to sell its vaccines to other countries.
Teachers And Parents Express Concern Over Chicago Children's Return To Schools
by Sarah Karp
With some students in Chicago returning to schools for in-person learning and many more scheduled to start soon, some teachers and parents are balking at the move, fearing it's still not safe.
Wisconsin Health Official On COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution In His State
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jeff Bahr, chief medical group officer at Advocate Aurora Health in Wisconsin, about the rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in his state.
With Congress Considering Impeachment, What's Trump's Next Move?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Steven Groves, former White House deputy press secretary and a current fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the possibility of impeaching President Trump.