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Reforms and heartbreak after final sentencing in Elijah McClain's death
by Allison Sherry
Three police officers and two paramedics faced felony charges in death of McClain, a young Black man not suspected of a crime. Two cops were aquitted.
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.
How Conspiracy And Disinformation Are Affecting U.S. Politics
by Hannah Allam
From President Trump's phone call to Georgia officials demanding to "find" more votes to Trump supporters heading to D.C. to reject the election results — disinformation is playing a key role.
Reasons Behind Low Rate Of Solving Homicides in Minneapolis
by Brandt Williams
More than half the homicides in Minneapolis this year remain unsolved. Police say surging crime and depleted staff hurt their ability to arrest suspects — especially after George Floyd's death.
Fulton County Elections Director On 2 Georgia Runoffs
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rick Barron, elections director in Fulton County, Ga., about the state's runoff elections for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
After Years Of Activism, More Than 200 Google Employees Form A Union
by Alina Selyukh
More than 200 Google employees have unionized to press grievances with management over pay, sexual harassment and corporate ethics. It's an escalation of activism by workers at the company.
How Election Fraud Claims May Disenfranchise Black Voters
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with The New Yorker's Jelani Cobb about President Trump's call to Georgia's secretary of state, pressuring him to "find" votes, and the impact on Black voters.
Iran Seizes South Korean-Flagged Ship As Tensions Mount With U.S.
by Jackie Northam
Iran seized a South Korean-flagged tanker in Persian Gulf waters on Monday and detained its crew. The move comes as Iran ramps up uranium enrichment, raising tensions with the United States.
Regé-Jean Page On Redefining Regency-Era Masculinity In 'Bridgerton'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actor Regé-Jean Page about the new Netflix series Bridgerton. Page stars in the new Regency-era romance as the Duke of Hastings, the story's leading character.
December Proved To Be Deadliest Month For Residents In Long-Term Care
by Will Stone
More people in long-term care died of COVID-19 in December than during any other month. The situation only adds to the urgency of getting the vaccine to these communities.
Widespread Mail Delays As USPS Faces Unprecedented Backlog
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Hannah Denham of The Washington Post about the challenges facing the U.S. Postal Service as it tries to clear a massive backlog following the end-of-year holidays.
How To Keep Your New Year's Fitness Resolution
Host Michel Martin speaks with fitness guru Jennipher Walters about ways to stay on top of your New Year's fitness resolution amid the pandemic.