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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.
How Germany Avoided A 'Lost' School Year
by Ryan Delaney
In the U.S., school closures during the pandemic have some worried about a "lost COVID generation" of children. But that's not the case in Germany.
Biden Holds A Meeting With Members Of Historic Civil Rights Organizations
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, about Tuesday's meeting between the NAACP and President-elect Joe Biden.
2020 Book Concierge: Ailsa Chang Picks 'Everything Sad Is Untrue' By Daniel Nayeri
by Ailsa Chang
To celebrate the launch of NPR's 2020 Book Concierge, each All Things Considered host will share a favorite book. Ailsa Chang's is Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri.
Welsh Doctor On Getting Vaccinated Against The Coronavirus
The United Kingdom has begun mass vaccination against the coronavirus. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Matthew Morgan, an intensive care unit doctor in Wales, who received his first dose Monday.
Biden Pledges To Conserve Nearly A Third Of U.S. Land And Water By 2030
by Nathan Rott
President-elect Joe Biden wants to conserve 30% of U.S. land and water by 2030. It's part of a global push to avoid the worst effects of climate change and the decline of the natural world.
Doctor On What It's Like To Fight The Coronavirus On The Navajo Nation
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Loretta Christensen, chief medical officer of the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area, about the challenges of fighting the coronavirus on the Navajo Nation.
Health Care Workers Say They Have To Fight Both The Coronavirus And Disinformation
by Rachel Cohen
Health care leaders say disinformation is one of the most dangerous elements of the coronavirus pandemic. NPR looks at how and why disinformation is taking hold and discusses its consequences.
Uber Sells Its Autonomous Vehicle Research Division
by Camila Domonoske
Uber has sold its autonomous vehicle research division to a startup named Aurora. It's a major shift for a company that once saw self-driving technology as a core investment for its future.
Do Palestinians In Israeli-Occupied West Bank Live Under Apartheid?
by Daniel Estrin
Israelis debated this year whether Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank live under apartheid - what was a taboo subject in the past..
FDA Analysis Confirms That Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Effective
by Joe Palca
The Food and Drug Administration released its analysis of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. An independent committee will meet with the agency Thursday to discuss emergency use of the vaccine.
California's Fatigued Doctors And Nurses Are Bracing For Worse Coronavirus Surges
by Lesley McClurg
With coronavirus cases and hospitalizations at record highs, doctors and nurses in California are fatigued by months of care and are bracing for the worst in the winter.
'Black Swans': New Collection Features Recordings Of Early Black Classical Musicians
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Saïs Kamalidiin, a Howard University professor, about a new collection showcasing 25 recordings of early Black classical musicians, called Black Swans.