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Unpacking the truth of antisemitism on college campuses
Colleges have become a flashpoint in discussions about rising antisemitism. But some on those campuses say the alarm from politicians and groups distorts reality and their motives should be examined.
Alaska Brewpub Owner On How He Hopes To Keep His Business Open As Winter Arrives
by Maureen Pao
"Never in my life would I think we'd be serving food in a tent in Alaska in November, December," Matt Tomter says. "But we're just riding this thing, the best we can."
Minneapolis Group Is Growing Food To Protect Members From Effects Of Racism, Disease
by Yuki Noguchi
Access to fresh food in North Minneapolis has been a struggle for decades. Members of one group are growing food to protect themselves from the health effects of both racism and the pandemic.
Yellen Reportedly Tapped To Become Treasury Secretary
by Scott Horsley
President-elect Joe Biden reportedly plans to nominate Janet Yellen to be Treasury secretary. She would be the first woman to hold the job if confirmed
Biden Choses Alejandro Mayorkas As His Secretary Of Homeland Security
by Joel Rose
President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Alejandro Mayorkas to head the Department of Homeland Security, tapping the Cuban American to reverse President Trump's hard-line immigration policies.
3rd Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate Reported To Be Effective
by Joe Palca
A coronavirus vaccine by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford is reported to be effective for the majority of people in a clinical trial. It's the third vaccine to hit this milestone.
What It Means When Hospitals Say They Have To Ration Care
by Will Stone
As more hospitals across the U.S. reach the level of rationing care, NPR explains what that move, called "crisis standards of care," means in practical terms.
Biden To Assign More Women To National Security Positions
by Michele Kelemen
When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were running against each other, they both pledged to hire more women in national security positions. Pledge organizers see signs that this promise might be fulfilled.
Michigan Faces Challenges Certifying Election Results
by Abigail Censky
A routine process of certifying election results is getting attention in Michigan as President Trump and his allies attempt to discredit the results despite the lack of signs of vote-count problems.
Ta-Nehisi Coates On HBO Adaptation Of 'Between The World And Me'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with American author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates about the HBO adaptation of his book Between the World and Me and what it means in 2020.
Is There Enough Equipment For A New Coronavirus Surge?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Brig. Gen. David Sanford about the state of the national stockpile of personal protective equipment and other supplies.