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Iranian rapper receives death sentence for songs criticizing the establishment
by Jackie Northam
In Iran, popular rapper Toomaj Salehi, whose fiery lyrics helped galvanize an anti-government movement among young people, has been sentenced to death. He was charged with "corruption on earth."
What Will It Take To End The COVID-19 Pandemic?
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Remembering Colorado Activist Rita Martinez
Community organizer Rita Martinez died last month of COVID-19 at age 65. Martinez spent decades fighting for the rights of Chicano and Indigenous people in Pueblo, Colo.
Is There A Way To Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, about how to address nationwide delays in distributing COVID-19 vaccines.
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JP Morgan Health Care Partnership Fails
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Erin Brodwin of Stat News about why Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JP MorganChase health care company Haven is closing.
Former Defense Secretaries Call For Quick Transition To Biden Administration
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with ex-Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel about a Washington Post op-ed, signed by all former living Pentagon chiefs, urging an easy transition to the Biden administration.
Cleveland Browns Are In Playoffs For The 1st Time Since 2002
by Matt Richmond
The Cleveland Browns ended their nearly two-decade drought in the playoffs with a win over the Steelers. The Browns will play the Steelers again next week.
Experts Say The Pandemic Coincided With The Largest One-Year Rise In Homicide Rates
by Cheryl Corley
Data show that a rise in certain crimes has coincided with the grip of the pandemic. NPR discusses what was happening in cities and whether the spike in homicides can be curbed.
Latest On Georgia Runoff Elections For The U.S. Senate
by Sarah McCammon
Two runoffs in Georgia will decide control of the U.S. Senate. A day before the election, NPR offers the latest on the political campaigns and discusses voters' opinions.
What Republican Voters Think About Georgia Runoff Elections
by Emma Hurt
President Trump's false claims about election fraud have put Georgia Republicans in a tough spot as they try to turn out voters ahead of Tuesday's runoff elections for two seats in the U.S. Senate.
RIP Flash Player: Adobe Ends Support Of Pioneering Web Animation Technology
Adobe is finally ending support for its Flash Player, a pioneering technology that once enabled easier creation of online animation. Historian Anastasia Salter helps explain.
Pandemic Promotes Unexpected Music Collaborations
by Clay Masters
The pandemic has affected many musicians' lives. While they've been forced off busy touring schedules and out of concert halls, some have completed projects for which they needed some extra time.