Trump's massive spending bill & the GOP's priorities
House Republicans muscled through President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. The vote this week sends a clear message about where the Republican party is today.
Residents In Florida Retirement Community Among 1st To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Residents at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach, Fla., were among the first older adults to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Resident Peggy Golden tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly she's "just thrilled."
Johns Hopkins Medicine Is Trying To Help COVID-19 Patients With Long-Term Symptoms
Some people who have recovered from COVID-19 have lingering symptoms. A clinic at Johns Hopkins University is helping patients get to the bottom of their ongoing mental and physical struggles.
Supreme Court To Hear Case Over NCAA's Limits On Compensation For Student Athletes
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would take up an appeal from the NCAA defending its rules that impose certain restrictions on paying college athletes.
Advocates Call For Changes In Prisons To Reduce Inmates' Exposure To Coronavirus
Kansas has one of the highest coronavirus infection rates among state prisons in the country. Staff, inmates and advocates worry about the pandemic's toll as they wait for the vaccine.
MLB Announces It Will Recognize Negro Leagues As Major League
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Larry Lester, co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, about the MLB decision to recognize Negro League athletes as Major League players.
Difficulties Of Movie Production During The Pandemic
Actor Tom Cruise was caught on tape admonishing the crew for breaking safety protocols on the set of Mission: Impossible 7. NPR discusses the difficulties of moviemaking during the pandemic.
Federal Program Helps Homeowners With Rising Flood Insurance Rates
Some homeowners are seeing their flood insurance rates spike as the warming climate causes more flooding. A federal program can bring costs down, but many places are not taking full advantage of it.
What Scots Call Their Snowplows
In Scotland, all 213 snowplows, or "gritters," in the Traffic Scotland fleet have a name. The company even holds contests to name them. NPR reads some of them — in a Scottish accent.
Latest Deepfake Controversy Raises Legal And Ethical Questions In Music Industry
Deepfake technology gained notoriety after some celebrities were made to appear to say things they never said. The latest deepfake controversy hit the music business, with far-reaching implications.
Bernie Sanders On Coronavirus Relief Bill
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont about his concerns regarding the bipartisan pandemic relief legislation.