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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."
2020 Book Concierge: Ari Shapiro Picks 'Piranesi' By Susanna Clarke
by Ari Shapiro
To celebrate the launch of NPR's 2020 Book Concierge, each All Things Considered host will share their favorite book. Ari Shapiro's is Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.
In 2020, Number Of International Students In U.S. Dropped By 16%, New Data Show
by Kavitha Cardoza
The number of international students studying in the U.S. has plummeted 16% this year. Some experts worry it may affect higher education in terms of both the learning environment and revenue.
From Cholera To Seat Belts: History Of Americans Reacting To Public Health Messages
NPR recalls times throughout U.S. history when Americans either rejected or embraced public health messaging and discusses how public health officials could improve messaging in the pandemic.
Lessons In Handling Health Crises The U.S. Can Learn From AIDS Epidemic
On World AIDS Day, NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Steven Thrasher, a journalism professor at Northwestern University, about lessons from the AIDS crisis that can be applied to the coronavirus pandemic.
Armed Gang Attacks Criciúma, Brazil, Holds People Hostage While Robbing Bank
by Philip Reeves
Heavily armed bank robbers laid siege on Tuesday to an entire city in southern Brazil, overpowering local police. The assault caused shock in a country dominated by organized crime.
U.N. Investigators Help Yazidis In Iraq Find Bodies Of Loved Ones Killed By ISIS
by Jane Arraf
In Iraq, six years after the ISIS genocide against the Yazidi minority, survivors are still trying to find bodies of their loved ones. U.N. investigators are exhuming mass graves.
Hours In Bread Lines: People Across Syria Struggle To Get Food
by Ruth Sherlock
The U.N.'s World Food Program reports that half of Syria's population has trouble getting food. Syrians say hours-long bread lines sometimes end up yielding nothing.
With Relief Programs Expiring Soon, Millions Of Americans Expect A Difficult Winter
From unemployment benefits to eviction protections, most pandemic relief programs are set to expire in December. If the government doesn't extend help, millions of Americans will be in trouble.
Group Of Moderate Lawmakers Proposes Bipartisan Pandemic Relief Bill
by Susan Davis
A bipartisan group of centrist Senate and House lawmakers unveiled a $908 billion pandemic relief proposal in an attempt to break the months-long impasse over the issue on Capitol Hill.
Biden Debuts His Economic Team
by Asma Khalid
On Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced six core members of his economic team. Janet Yellen will lead the team if she is confirmed as Treasury secretary.
When Doctors Get Sick, Rural Hospitals Struggle To Continue Treating Patients
by John Daley
Hospitals across the U.S. are struggling as workers contract the coronavirus. It's especially tough for rural hospitals, where even one doctor out sick can upend the hospital's patient capacity.
Star Of 'Contact' And 'GoldenEye,' Arecibo Telescope Collapses In Puerto Rico
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
A historic telescope collapsed in Puerto Rico. The enormous Arecibo telescope made scientific discoveries and has been featured in movies. Its collapse is an emotional blow for many Puerto Ricans.