Young people sued Montana over climate change and won. Republicans are pushing back
Young people in Montana won a lawsuit against the state for promoting fossil fuels, saying it violated the right to "a clean and healthful environment." This year, lawmakers tried to change that.
U.K. Authorizes Coronavirus Vaccine
The U.K. is the first Western country to authorize experimental use of a major coronavirus vaccine. The U.K. health minister says the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be available next week.
2020 Book Concierge: Mary Louise Kelly Picks 'Hamnet' By Maggie O'Farrell
To celebrate the launch of NPR's 2020 Book Concierge, each All Things Considered host will share a favorite book. Mary Louise Kelly's is Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.
CDC Shortens Length Of Quarantine Aimed At Preventing Spread Of The Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations. Now it says people without coronavirus symptoms need to quarantine for 10 days, or seven — if they then test negative.
Biden Pandemic Adviser On Vaccine Distribution And Public Health Messaging
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Julie Morita, a member of President-elect Joe Biden's pandemic advisory team, about the challenges involved in coronavirus vaccine distribution and public messaging.
How People Decide About The Risks Involving The Coronavirus
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with neuroscientist Gaurav Suri and emergency physician Leana Wen about why it's hard to understand the risks involved with the coronavirus.
Georgia Election Official Discusses His Remarks On Threats Against Election Officials
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Georgia election official Gabe Sterling on his plea to President Trump and fellow Republicans to condemn threats against election officials.
What Next Year's Redrawing Of Voting Districts May Look Like
In 2021, states will redraw voting district lines to redistribute political power. In many places, the fight over where lines fall is expected to be bitter and partisan.
Some GOP Members Worry Trump's Rhetoric May Affect Results Of Georgia Runoffs
Many Republicans believe President Trump's false rhetoric that the election was stolen. But some worry that such messaging could harm the party's chances in the upcoming Georgia Senate runoffs.
Who Is Neera Tanden, Biden's Most Controversial Cabinet Pick?
Of all President-elect Joe Biden's announced picks for Cabinet positions, one is getting the most pushback. Neera Tanden is Biden's choice for director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Some Speculate Trump Will Pardon More Allies Before Leaving Office
President Trump has demonstrated his willingness to use his pardon power to help out a political ally. That has fueled speculation he could issue a flurry of pardons before he leaves office.
