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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?
House Democrats Move Ahead With Trump Impeachment Plans
by Susan Davis
In the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Trump, House Democrats are planning to vote to impeach Trump this week.
What Might Accountability For President Trump Look Like?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ian Bassin, executive director of Protect Democracy, about different ways President Trump and his administration could be held accountable.
Life Kit: Making Big Life Decisions
by Meghan Keane
Facing a big life decision? There might be a better way to think through a hard decision than just staring at a long list of pros and cons.
Invoking Nazi Germany, Arnold Schwarzenegger Denounces Capitol Siege
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger published a video message on Twitter condemning the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
As Chicago Schools Reopen, Teacher Scrambles To Keep Kids Safe
Students in Chicago are supposed to report for in-person classes starting Monday. But many teachers are troubled by the rising number of coronavirus cases in the city.
Tech Companies Crack Down On President Trump
by Bobby Allyn
Major social media platforms have banned President Trump, citing a risk of violence. Meanwhile, tech giants say some alternative sites aren't doing enough to stop violent speech.
Students Of Color Recognize Racial Divides Won't End Anytime Soon
by Max Larkin
Young people of color saw deep racial inequities in the way the assault on the U.S. Capitol played out. And some expect to keep battling those inequities well after President Trump leaves office.
The Diplomacy Challenges Facing Incoming President Biden
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former National Security Council official Kirsten Fontenrose and career diplomat Nicholas Burns about the foreign policy challenges facing the Biden administration.
Tennessee Vaccine Distribution Relies On 'Honor System'
by Blake Farmer
Tennessee has opened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to anyone over age 75. But people under 75 are getting it, as health officials are not checking identification before administering the shots.
Canada Lockdown Reimposes Measures In Preparation For Hospital Influx
by Emma Jacobs
The Canadian province of Quebec will impose a curfew and reimpose lockdown measures not seen since the spring as experts project hospitals could be pushed beyond their capacity within weeks.
Counterterrorism Expert Hopes Capitol Siege Is 'A Wake-Up Call'
NPR's Michel Martin discusses domestic extremism and counterterrorism with Mary McCord, legal director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown University Law Center.