National Guard Troops Face 2020's Unprecedented Challenges
It's been a challenging year for the National Guard — responding to a large number of natural disasters in the middle of a global pandemic.
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Surge Advice From 1 Of The Early Hospitals To Battle COVID-19
Staff members at a Seattle hospital that faced the country's initial surge of coronavirus cases offer advice to people working in hospitals that are facing the latest surge in COVID-19 patients.
Immigrant Woman Starts Food Pantry In Her Home To Help Undocumented Families
When Xiomy De la Cruz saw her neighbors losing their jobs during the pandemic, she decided to help feed them. Many were unable to access government benefits because of their immigration status.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Settles Part Of Gender Discrimination Suit
The agreement is a partial victory for the World Cup champions, who will see an improvement in hotel accommodations, venues, travel and staffing. A dispute over pay has yet to be resolved.
Researcher Finds Evictions Are Associated With More Than 10,000 Deaths From COVID-19
The national moratorium on evictions expires in December. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with researcher Kathryn Leifheit, who linked evictions to increased coronavirus infections and deaths.
Barr Says No Election Fraud Has Been Found By Federal Authorities
Attorney General William Barr said federal authorities have not uncovered any widespread fraud that might have affected the outcome of the 2020 election, contradicting President Trump.
CDC Immunization Advisory Committee Votes On Distribution Of Coronavirus Vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's independent vaccine advisory committee votes on Tuesday to determine who should get a coronavirus vaccine first.
In 2020, Number Of International Students In U.S. Dropped By 16%, New Data Show
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.
Next Administration Could Mean New Safety Regulations For Coal Mines
A recent government report called the mine safety standard regulating deadly silica dust "out of date," and difficult to enforce. The Biden administration may finally change that standard.
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.