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Pope Leo XIV's time in Peru offers a glimpse into his immigration views
by Manuel Rueda
Pope Leo XIV's time as bishop in a small Peruvian city offers the clearest glimpse into his views on immigration.
Senate Intelligence Committee Member On Latest Hacks In Government Agencies
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, about the scale and significance of the recent cyberattacks on government agencies and what actions are crucial moving forward.
With Tax Break About To End, Congress Puzzled Over How To Encourage People To Give
by Kelsey Snell
This year, Congress passed a tax break to encourage more people to make donations. The break is about to expire, leaving Congress to rethink how to help boost charitable giving in the pandemic.
Google Employees Demand Company Rehire Black Scientist Who Spoke Up About Diversity
by Bobby Allyn
Inside Google, tensions are growing weeks after the company fired a high-profile Black researcher. Questions are still simmering about whether Google can tolerate dissent and criticism.
Georgia Republicans Pledge To Crack Down On Voting Laws
by Stephen Fowler
In Georgia, many Republicans are promising to end no-excuse absentee voting, enact photo ID laws for those who qualify for mail-in ballots and potentially strip power from the secretary of state.
Head Of National Guard On the Bureau's Role In COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard, about the bureau's role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and its plans for the next year.
Congressman Hurd On Why He Decided To Leave Congress
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, and former undercover CIA officer in the Middle East, about his decision to leave Congress and the future of his political party.
Jackson He Makes History As 1st Chinese-Born Player To Score Touchdown IN FBS History
by Tom Goldman
Arizona State football fans are buzzing over new Sun Devils player Jackson He. The running back is believed to be the first Chinese-born player to score a touchdown in an FBS game.
Biden Campaign Lawyer On Trump's Refusal To Concede Election
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bob Bauer, a legal adviser to President-Elect Joe Biden, about the legal maneuvering by the campaigns since the presidential election last month.
Putin Acknowledges Biden's Win More Than A Month After The Election
by Lucian Kim
More than a month after the election, Russian President Vladimir Putin finally acknowledged Joe Biden's victory. The two have a complicated relationship dating from the Obama administration.
'Big Bang Theory' Star On Her New Miniseries
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actor Kaley Cuoco about her new miniseries, The Flight Attendant. It's a twisty caper that starts when her character wakes up next to a murdered man.
Crickets Craft Tools Out Of Leaves To Make Their Mating Call Louder, Scientists Say
Researchers discovered that smaller crickets poke holes in leaves to amplify the sounds of their chirps, which appears to give them greater success at mating.