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House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest
by Barbara Sprunt
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus.
President-Elect Joe Biden Calls For Another Round Of Economic Stimulus
by Asma Khalid
As vice president, Joe Biden played a key role in overseeing a major stimulus package. How does he see stimulus now, as president-elect, facing a pandemic?
As Biden Team Carries Out Transition Process, Jarrett Says Help Is On The Way
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Valerie Jarrett, ex-co-chair of the 2008 Obama-Biden transition, about what's ahead for the Biden-Harris transition now that the GSA has enabled it to officially begin.
More Than 2 Weeks After Election, Biden Transition Officially Moves Forward
by Ayesha Rascoe
The head of the GSA on Monday authorized federal resources for the Biden transition, and for the first time allowed Biden's advisers to begin coordinating with the Trump administration.
China Sends Robotic Mission To The Moon To Collect Rocks
by Geoff Brumfiel
The mission will land, take a sample and return to Earth. It's the first such sample-return mission in more than 40 years, and it will tell scientists about the age of the moon and planets.
Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines
by Pien Huang
Health care workers are expected to get a COVID-19 vaccine first. But the speed of vaccine development, and the politicization of the process, has left some doctors and nurses skeptical and reluctant.
ANA President On Why People Of Color Should Be Involved In Vaccine Trials
NPR's David Greene talks to the president of the American Nurses Association — Ernest Grant who is Black — about the importance of people of color participating in COVID-19 vaccination trials.
Family Thanksgiving Dilemma: Whether To Travel After CDC Warns Not To
by Carter Barrett
With COVID-19 cases soaring across the country, many American are changing their Thanksgiving travel plans. Some are making it a virtual event while others are cancelling it this year.
Biden's Pick To Lead State Department Has A Wonk Rock Band
Antony Blinken, President-elect Biden's choice for secretary of state, has much diplomatic experience. He also has a band called Ablinken. He has two original songs on Spotify.
National Zoo Panda Cub Named Xiao Qi Ji. Translated: Little Miracle
by Mikaela Lafrak
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., announced the name of its latest Internet star. Thousands of people sent the zoo their suggested names for the four-month-old giant panda cub.
David Dinkins, New York City's Only Black Mayor, Dies At 93
Dinkins was mayor during the early 1990s, a position he called "the greatest job there is." His tenure came at a time when the city was plagued with economic woes, crime and racial tension.
Michigan Board Certifies State's Election For Joe Biden
NPR's David Greene talks to Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan about the certification of the state's election results, and what it means for President Trump and the Republican Party.
Georgia's Secretary Of State Became A Lightning Rod In Nation's Vote Counting
by Stephen Fowler
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says he's faced unprecedented pressure from within the GOP to throw out ballots that would favor Democrats.