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Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?
Kyle Rittenhouse, Accused in Kenosha, Wis., Shooting Deaths, Is Released On Bail
by Hannah Allam
Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager charged in the shooting deaths of protesters in August, is free on $2 million bail. The money was raised mostly by right-wing donors, who portray him as a hero.
Ransomware Stalls Online Learning In Baltimore School District
by Emily Sullivan
A ransomware attack has shut down schools in Maryland's Baltimore County system. All online learning came to a standstill Wednesday when hackers locked down the school district's computer systems.
What Biden Administration Can Do To Help Americans Pay Off Student Loans
by Ari Shapiro
Student debt is a major barrier for many people when it comes to buying a house, switching careers or starting a family. NPR discusses how President-elect Biden might help Americans with this debt.
Trump Administration Rejects Pebble Mine Project In Alaska
by Liz Ruskin
In a major reversal, the Trump administration has denied a permit for the massive Pebble Mine project in Alaska. The Army Corps of Engineers said it was "contrary to the public interest."
Latest In Presidential Transition: Trump Makes Comments, Biden Unveils Cabinet Picks
by Franco Ordoñez
President Trump pardoned turkeys on Tuesday, making his first public comments since acknowledging that the transition is going ahead. Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his cabinet picks.
'Atlanta Journal-Constitution' Political Columnist On Retiring After 41 Years
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jim Galloway about his impending retirement after 41 years as the senior political columnist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Trump Pushes Through Policy Changes And Staffing Appointments In Last Days In Office
In the final weeks of his administration, President Trump is pushing through policies and making appointments that his successor will have to contend with.
American Jews And Muslims Offer Advice On How To Celebrate Holidays Safely
As Thanksgiving approaches and families need to stay safe during the pandemic, NPR offers tips from lessons learned during the Jewish High Holidays and Islamic Eid celebrations this year.