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At Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is 'still the way'
Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Biden's Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance — and future of — democracy.
What We've Lost: Education
NPR looks at what children and their families are missing without in-person schooling and how schools are losing some of their students during the pandemic.
Columbus, Ohio, Police Officer Fatally Shoots An Unarmed Black Man
by Nick Evans
A Columbus, Ohio, police officer shot and killed a Black man while responding to a call. Responding officers did not have their body cameras turned on in the moments leading up to the shooting.
Some Right-Wing Media Air Segments To Rebut Their Own Claims Of Voter Fraud
by David Folkenflik
Over the weekend, Fox News, the Fox Business Network and Newsmax have run awkward segments rebutting false claims of widespread voter fraud — claims that have appeared on those networks earlier.
A Democrat And A Republican On Trump's Reaction To Pandemic Relief Bill
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the Problem Solvers Caucus co-chairs, Reps. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., about President Trump's demand to increase the stimulus checks.
Latest On Brexit Trade Deal Negotiations
by Frank Langfitt
U.K. and European Union officials continue negotiating a trade deal before the Brexit transition period ends on Dec. 31. NPR updates the latest efforts to secure the deal before Christmas.
Shonda Rhimes Debuts A Romantic Drama, Set In 19th Century England, On Netflix
by Eric Deggans
Grey's Anatomy and Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes will debut her first series for Netflix on Christmas Day. Bridgerton features storytelling techniques that have become hallmarks of Rhimes' style.
U.S. Government To Buy Additional 100 Million Doses Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
by Sydney Lupkin
The federal government reaches an agreement with Pfizer to buy an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. NPR explores what that means for the country's supply in the coming months.
How COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution And Immunization Are Going In States
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Claire Hannan, head of the Association of Immunization Managers, about rollouts of COVID-19 vaccines to states with fewer doses than originally expected.
U.S. Sees A Spike In Contact Tracing Workers, NPR Survey Shows
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
The latest results from NPR's contact tracing survey finds a sharp increase in staffing since October, with the national workforce now topping 70,000.
Church Journalist On Why He Thinks Mormonism Is The Most American Religion
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with McKay Coppins of The Atlantic about his article "The Most American Religion" as the Mormon Church celebrates its 200th anniversary.
Trump Criticism Jeopardizes Latest Pandemic Relief Package
by Claudia Grisales
President Trump threw the fate of the coronavirus relief and government spending bill into question with an unexpected set of demands. Congressional leaders are scrambling.
University Of Florida Forward Keyontae Johnson Diagnosed With Heart Inflammation
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Zach Abolverdi of The Gainesville Sun about reports that University of Florida basketball player Keyontae Johnson has been diagnosed with acute myocarditis.