David Dinkins, New York City's 1st Black Mayor, Dies At 93
Dinkins, who defeated incumbent Ed Koch in the Democratic mayoral primary, went on to lead the city in the 1990s during a time of economic and racial strife.
Politics
President-Elect Joe Biden Calls For Another Round Of Economic Stimulus
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
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.
Biden Vs. Biden On China
In the early 2000s, Joe Biden helped bring China and America closer. Now, not so much.
Georgia's Secretary Of State Became A Lightning Rod In Nation's Vote Counting
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says he's faced unprecedented pressure from within the GOP to throw out ballots that would favor Democrats.
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.
News Brief: Election Certification, Treasury Pick, Brazil's Pandemic Crisis
President Trump insists he will never concede the election. President-elect Joe Biden picks Janet Yellen to be first female treasury secretary. Plus, an update on the coronavirus situation in Brazil.
U.S. To Continue Executions Through Transition In Break With Precedent
The Justice Department typically does not put people to death while a new administration is waiting to take power, but Attorney General William Barr plans more executions before Inauguration Day.
Avril Haines Nominated As First Female Director Of National Intelligence
President-elect Joe Biden's appointee was previously the deputy director of the CIA and the White House deputy national security adviser.