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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.
Biden Pandemic Adviser On Vaccine Distribution And Public Health Messaging
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Julie Morita, a member of President-elect Joe Biden's pandemic advisory team, about the challenges involved in coronavirus vaccine distribution and public messaging.
How People Decide About The Risks Involving The Coronavirus
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with neuroscientist Gaurav Suri and emergency physician Leana Wen about why it's hard to understand the risks involved with the coronavirus.
Georgia Election Official Discusses His Remarks On Threats Against Election Officials
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Georgia election official Gabe Sterling on his plea to President Trump and fellow Republicans to condemn threats against election officials.
What Next Year's Redrawing Of Voting Districts May Look Like
In 2021, states will redraw voting district lines to redistribute political power. In many places, the fight over where lines fall is expected to be bitter and partisan.
Some GOP Members Worry Trump's Rhetoric May Affect Results Of Georgia Runoffs
by Lisa Hagen
Many Republicans believe President Trump's false rhetoric that the election was stolen. But some worry that such messaging could harm the party's chances in the upcoming Georgia Senate runoffs.
Who Is Neera Tanden, Biden's Most Controversial Cabinet Pick?
by Tamara Keith
Of all President-elect Joe Biden's announced picks for Cabinet positions, one is getting the most pushback. Neera Tanden is Biden's choice for director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Some Speculate Trump Will Pardon More Allies Before Leaving Office
by Ryan Lucas
President Trump has demonstrated his willingness to use his pardon power to help out a political ally. That has fueled speculation he could issue a flurry of pardons before he leaves office.
Researcher Finds Evictions Are Associated With More Than 10,000 Deaths From COVID-19
The national moratorium on evictions expires in December. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with researcher Kathryn Leifheit, who linked evictions to increased coronavirus infections and deaths.
Barr Says No Election Fraud Has Been Found By Federal Authorities
by Ryan Lucas
Attorney General William Barr said federal authorities have not uncovered any widespread fraud that might have affected the outcome of the 2020 election, contradicting President Trump.