DOJ moves to dismiss police consent decrees in Louisville and Minneapolis
The DOJ announced it will drop lawsuits against Louisville and Minneapolis that would have required them to address what the Biden administration found to be widespread patterns of police misconduct.
Scientists Discover A Link Between Lack Of Deep Sleep And Alzheimer's Disease
There's growing evidence that a lack of deep sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists say that's because during deep sleep, the brain removes toxins associated with Alzheimer's.
Obama On Racial Issues During His Presidency Through Lens Of His New Memoir
NPR's Michel Martin talks with former President Barack Obama about his new memoir, A Promised Land.
Biden And Harris Address The U.S. Economy And Lay Out Their Plans For Recovery
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris met with business and labor leaders on Monday before addressing their approach to managing the economy.
What Colleges And Students Should Expect From A Biden Administration
The Trump administration has often been openly hostile to colleges. With a President Biden, the federal government's approach to higher education seems almost certainly to be less confrontational.
Chief Medical Officer On Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Said To Be Nearly 95% Effective
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Tal Zaks, chief medical officer at Moderna, about its coronavirus vaccine, which is said to be nearly 95% effective, according to clinical trial data.
Who Should Be First In Line To Get Coronavirus Vaccine?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Helene Gayle, one of the co-chairs of the National Academies' framework for vaccine distribution, about how the coronavirus vaccine can be distributed equitably.
Trump To Order Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan And Iraq, A Source Confirms
A U.S official has confirmed with NPR that the White House is planning to cut the number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. This news comes in the wake of a shake-up in leadership at the Pentagon.
Deaf Community Debates Sign For 'Joe Biden' In American Sign Language
Deaf Americans are debating which sign should represent Joe Biden, who until now has been signed B-I-D-E-N. There's also chatter of picking a sign for Kamala Harris — a rarity for vice presidents.
Record Number Of Republican Women Elected To The New Congress
Women will fill more than a quarter of congressional seats next year. And that growth is being driven by a record number of victories among Republican women after a focused recruitment effort.
Israel Rushes To Advance A New Settlement While President Trump Is Still In Office
Israelis and European diplomats faced off on a Jerusalem hill where Israel plans to build a new settlement. It's making the move before the Biden administration takes over.