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Trump's massive spending bill & the GOP's priorities
by Scott Detrow
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.
In Documentary, Filmmaker Explores Mexican Indigenous Group's Running Culture
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mexican American filmmaker Bernardo Ruiz about his documentary The Infinite Race — the story of an Indigenous Mexican community and the Copper Canyon ultramarathon.
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.
John Kerry, Biden's Pick For Climate Envoy, To Face Big Challenge On Climate Change
by Scott Detrow
In his future role as climate envoy, John Kerry will face the daunting challenge of trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and navigating between climate activists and skeptics.
What Scientists Think Of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine
by Joe Palca
The Food and Drug Administration has made public drugmaker Moderna's application for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine. NPR explores what researchers think of the application.
What's Known About The Latest Hack Of Government Agencies
by Greg Myre
President Trump keeps repeating baseless claims that his opponents broke into election systems. But he hasn't commented on the suspected Russian hack of U.S. government agencies.
Who Is Jeffrey Rosen, New Acting Attorney General?
by Carrie Johnson
Jeffrey Rosen will serve as the acting attorney general for the last few weeks of the Trump presidency. NPR takes a look at Rosen's background and the pressures he may face.
Listeners' Questions On Navigating Relationships In The Pandemic
by Cory Turner
The coronavirus pandemic has tested people's relationships this year — with family, significant others and friends. NPR answers listeners' questions on how to navigate changing relationships.
Trump Administration Postpones Listing Monarch Butterfly As Endangered Species
by Nathan Rott
The Fish and Wildlife Service has declined to list the monarch butterfly as endangered, even though it finds such a listing necessary. Officials cite limited resources and other species in danger.
Some Cities In America's Heartland Offer To Pay Remote Workers For Moving There
by Uri Berliner
Some cities and regions in the U.S. heartland are offering thousands of dollars to remote workers willing to move there. Interest in these programs has picked up during the pandemic.
How Republicans Are Reacting To Biden's Victory
by Don Gonyea
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday. But President Trump and many of his allies continue to deny the election results.
France's Decision To Keep Ski Slopes Closed Creates Tension And Confusion
by Rebecca Rosman
France has closed ski slopes because of the pandemic. Switzerland, on the other hand, is keeping its resorts open, enticing French skiers to avoid the restrictions by crossing the border.
South Korea Allows K-Pop Artists To Defer Mandatory Military Service
by Anthony Kuhn
South Korea has deemed its K-pop stars soft power national security assets. And with a new law, K-pop artists can now defer mandatory military service along with classical musicians and star athletes.