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Alexei Navalny's work reaches Russian audiences by way of new satellite channel
by Eleanor Beardsley
One year after the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, his widow launches a satellite news channel broadcasting into Russia.
Missing: Supermassive Black Hole
All large galaxies are suspected to have supermassive black holes at their centers. But recently scientists found one distant galaxy, which is seemingly missing its black hole.
Latest Relief Package May Not Save Some Small Businesses From Bankruptcy
The latest pandemic relief package includes hundreds of billions of dollars in funding for small businesses. But for many companies, the money hasn't targeted one of their biggest overheads: rent.
Biden Administration's Plans For Improving U.S. Economy
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Cecilia Rouse, President-elect Joe Biden's pick to head the Council of Economic Advisers, about the Biden administration's plans for boosting the U.S. economy.
Biden Vows To Distribute 100 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses In His First 100 Days
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Atul Gawande, President-elect Joe Biden's pandemic adviser, about what the new administration plans to do to ramp up COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Arizona Health Care System Strained As Coronavirus Cases Surge
by Katherine Davis-Young
Arizona currently has the highest infection rate in the U.S. Hospitals are at 92% intensive care unit capacity, and the state is among the slowest for vaccination rates.
Why Capitol Police Failed To Prevent Attack On U.S. Capitol
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with journalist Garrett Graff about his piece for Politico Magazine in which he argues that the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was a failure of Capitol Police leadership.
Can Trump Pardon Himself?
by Nina Totenberg
President Trump reportedly is said to be considering pardoning himself before he leaves office. NPR discusses whether there is a legal rationale for such a move.
NFL Completes Regular Season During The Pandemic And Heads Into Playoffs
The NFL has completed the regular season during the pandemic. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lindsay Jones of The Athletic about what worked, what didn't and the playoffs.
Split-Ticket Voters On How They Were Making Decisions In Georgia Runoffs
by Emma Hurt
Both the Democratic and the Republican candidates in Georgia's Senate runoffs ran as a unified ticket, but Raphael Warnock outpaced Jon Ossoff. NPR looks at how voters split their decisions.
Member Of Senate Committee That Funds Capitol Police On This Week's Security Breach
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., about investigating the failures of the Capitol Police during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Journalists' Views Of The Pro-Trump Riot On Capitol Hill
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Lisa Desjardins of the PBS NewsHour and Sarah Ferris of Politico about what it was like to cover the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and about its consequences.
Hawley Faces Backlash Over Challenge To Electoral Vote
by Jaclyn Driscoll
The condemnation is growing against Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., who was the first Senate Republican to announce he would vote to object to the Electoral College results.