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.
Philadelphia Agrees To Provide About 60 Vacant Houses To Unsheltered Residents
U.S. cities are facing an increase in the number of homeless residents. The housing crisis in Philadelphia led to an unusual agreement to allow some homeless people to move into vacant houses.
A Look At Attorney General William Barr's Time In Office
NPR discusses Attorney General William Barr's tenure and his actions as President Trump refuses to concede the election.
Public Health Officials Face A Need To Market Coronavirus Vaccination
News of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness has inspired hope around containing the coronavirus. But polls show that up to two-thirds of Americans say they are unlikely to get a vaccine.
Pfizer CEO's Stock Sale Raises Questions About Timing
Pfizer's CEO sold $5.6 million worth of stock on Monday. The company says the stock sale was made as part of a preset plan. But NPR found irregularities about when the CEO entered into that plan.
Biden Picks Longtime Aide Ron Klain As White House Chief Of Staff
The campaign team made the announcement Wednesday. An alumnus of the Obama-Biden administration, Klain previously served as Joe Biden's chief of staff when he was vice president.
Research Shows Otters Learn From Others How To Overcome New Foraging Challenges
New research shows that otters can learn to solve puzzles by watching other otters do them — and they seem to retain long-term memory for accomplishing the feats.
What Does High-Ranking Shake-Up At The Pentagon Mean For National Security?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with David Ignatius of The Washington Post about the recent shake-up of high-ranking civilian positions at the Pentagon.
Congress Passes Resolution To Award Medal Of Honor To Late Iraq Veteran Alwyn Cashe
Congress has passed a bill recommending that President Trump posthumously awards the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, who died from burns in Iraq in 2005.
Boeing 737 Max Close To Flying Again. Has It Become Safer?
With the recertification of the Boeing 737 Max expected soon, NPR takes a look at whether the changes required by the Federal Aviation Administration have been made.
'One Life': Soccer Player Megan Rapinoe On Sports, Being Gay And Taking A Stand
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with American soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe about her new memoir, One Life.
Debunking Trump And His Allies' False Claims About The Election
President Trump and his GOP allies are making a series of false claims about how last week's election went. NPR reporters discuss why those claims are false and the larger strategy behind making them.
