U.S. Hits Highest One-Day Death Toll From Coronavirus With 3,054
The nation looks to the Food and Drug Administration this week as it considers authorizing emergency use of the vaccine developed by Pfizer.
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Google CEO Apologizes, Vows To Restore Trust After Black Scientist's Ouster
Sundar Pichai addressed employees in an internal email after thousands of them publicly criticized the tech giant for pushing out a top artificial intelligence researcher.
Michigan GOP Sidelines Democrat For Her 'Unacceptable' Response To Lynching Threats
Days after Rep. Cynthia Johnson was harassed for her criticism of Rudy Giuliani, Michigan Republicans removed her from committee posts for sharing what they called a threatening video on Facebook.
Arizona Man Sentenced For Role In Neo-Nazi Plot Targeting Journalists
Johnny Roman Garza, 21, pleaded guilty in September to conspiring with three other members of a group called the Atomwaffen Division to identify and threaten journalists and activists.
Have You Skipped Rent Or Mortgage Payments During the Pandemic?
NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and needed a mortgage forbearance or if you tried to get help from your landlord.
Biden Defends Lloyd Austin As 'The Right Person' To Lead The Pentagon
Lloyd Austin, a retired Army general, would be the first African American in the job. But confirming Austin to the top civilian spot in the Defense Department would require a waiver.
Biden Faces Pressure To Make Good On His Pledge To Bring Diversity To His Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden has announced a number of major Cabinet positions, facing pressure over representation and ideology from across the Democratic coalition that elected him.
Lyft Exec On Debate Over Classifying Drivers As Employees Or Contractors
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Anthony Foxx, Lyft's chief policy officer, about the ongoing debate over classifying drivers as independent contractors and the economic impact of the pandemic.
How To Have An Office Holiday Party In The Pandemic
The 2020 holiday office party is going to look different this year, with big in-person events a no-go and most people working remotely. So some employers are finding ways to party on.
Florida Misled Public About Seriousness Of The Pandemic, Paper Reports
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Cindy Krischer Goodman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel about Florida's response to the coronavirus pandemic.