Cleveland Browns Are In Playoffs For The 1st Time Since 2002
The Cleveland Browns ended their nearly two-decade drought in the playoffs with a win over the Steelers. The Browns will play the Steelers again next week.
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Kenosha: Negligence Claims Filed Against City And County Over Fatal Shootings
Attorneys for two men shot by Kyle Rittenhouse have each filed $10 million claims against Kenosha, Wis., as the city girds for unrest when a charging decision is made in the shooting of Jacob Blake.
NCAA Says 2021 Men's March Madness Will Take Place In A Bubble In Indiana
"The 2021 version of March Madness will be one to remember," an executive says, as the NCAA plans to convert the Indiana Convention Center into a massive practice facility.
British Court Rejects U.S. Request To Extradite WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
The WikiLeaks founder took refuge for seven years inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. He was removed in April 2019 and imprisoned while he awaited a decision on his extradition.
How Election Fraud Claims May Disenfranchise Black Voters
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with The New Yorker's Jelani Cobb about President Trump's call to Georgia's secretary of state, pressuring him to "find" votes, and the impact on Black voters.
After Years Of Activism, More Than 200 Google Employees Form A Union
More than 200 Google employees have unionized to press grievances with management over pay, sexual harassment and corporate ethics. It's an escalation of activism by workers at the company.
Fulton County Elections Director On 2 Georgia Runoffs
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rick Barron, elections director in Fulton County, Ga., about the state's runoff elections for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Reasons Behind Low Rate Of Solving Homicides in Minneapolis
More than half the homicides in Minneapolis this year remain unsolved. Police say surging crime and depleted staff hurt their ability to arrest suspects — especially after George Floyd's death.
How Conspiracy And Disinformation Are Affecting U.S. Politics
From President Trump's phone call to Georgia officials demanding to "find" more votes to Trump supporters heading to D.C. to reject the election results — disinformation is playing a key role.
December Proved To Be Deadliest Month For Residents In Long-Term Care
More people in long-term care died of COVID-19 in December than during any other month. The situation only adds to the urgency of getting the vaccine to these communities.