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Scores Of Private Charitable Foundations Got Paycheck Protection Program Money
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
At least 120 foundations collectively received more than $7.5 million from the program that was set up to help small businesses during the pandemic. Critics say they didn't need a taxpayer subsidy.
U.S. Clears For Release Longtime Guantánamo Inmate Never Charged With A Crime
Friday, December 11, 2020
The Yemeni man, who is in his mid-40s and known by several names, has been held for more than 18 years. Although cleared for release, the U.S. must still find a place for him to go.
IRS Says Its Own Error Sent $1,200 Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans Overseas
Monday, November 30, 2020
The IRS now says its own error caused thousands of non-Americans living overseas to mistakenly receive $1,200 stimulus checks — and the mistake could happen again if more stimulus money goes out.
New 9/11 Judge at Guantánamo Quits After 2 Weeks
Friday, October 02, 2020
A U.S. military court judge who took over the 9/11 case two weeks ago has quit. That means a 9/11 trial is unlikely to begin by the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Trial Of Sept. 11 Defendants At Guantánamo Delayed Until August 2021
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
More setbacks in the long-delayed 9/11 case in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba: A U.S military court judge has delayed the trial of the five defendants in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks until August 2021.
Novavax Researcher Says No Chance Of A 'Shortcut' In Vaccine Safety
Friday, September 25, 2020
Vaccine maker Novavax is starting a large coronavirus vaccine trial in the U.K. Gregory Glenn, the company's president of research and development, talks with NPR about how vaccines are tested.
California Gov. Newsom Calls Transition To Electric Cars An 'Economic Imperative'
Thursday, September 24, 2020
"This is where the automobile manufacturers are going," Newsom tells NPR a day after ordering a 2035 ban gasoline cars. "We want to accelerate a trend you're seeing all around the rest of the world."
To Limit COVID-19, Navajo Leader Says: 'Listen To Your Public Health Professionals'
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Navajo Nation has seen a turning point in its battle against the virus. Cases are down dramatically. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez says that's because citizens heed public health advice.
Making Sense Of Megan Thee Stallion's Shooting, And What Followed
Friday, September 11, 2020
All Things Considered speaks with writer Clover Hope about how an act of violence against a famous Black woman was reduced to a joke online.
Jacqueline Woodson Wants Kids To Know The Beauty — And The Danger — Of Football
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Woodson's new novel in verse Before the Ever After follows a 12-year-old boy whose football star father is beginning to show the damaging effects of too many blows to the head.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: Economic Impact Has Been 'Staggering Across The Board'
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
The governor, a Democrat, holds out hope that Congress can come up with another round of pandemic relief. He discusses the measures he's taking in the meantime to shore up the state's finances.
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes: Trump Will Use Every Opportunity To Divide People
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, a Democrat, was among local officials who asked President Trump not to visit his state. Barnes says a real leader would have already offered words of consolation.
Foreign Workers Living Overseas Mistakenly Received $1,200 U.S. Stimulus Checks
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
Thousands of foreign workers who entered the U.S. on temporary work visas received $1,200 pandemic stimulus checks in error, and many of them are spending the money in their home countries.
9/11 Trial Faces Another Delay: New Guantánamo Lawyer Wants 30 Months To Prepare
Friday, July 24, 2020
A new defense lawyer says he needs 30 months to prepare for the trial, meaning it's unlikely to begin before next year's 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Business As Usual During The Pandemic, This Time Through Plexiglass
Friday, July 03, 2020
Demand for plexiglass has skyrocketed due to the coronavirus as businesses worldwide install protective barriers.
Guantanamo Judge Rules Tortured Prisoner Could Get Reduced Sentence
Friday, June 05, 2020
The ruling, which could apply to several prisoners held at the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, suggests the court agrees the prisoners are owed something for having been tortured.
Trump's Plan For Drive-Up COVID-19 Tests At Stores Yields Few Results
Monday, June 01, 2020
The White House promised widespread COVID-19 testing at CVS, Target, Walgreens and Walmart locations nationwide. But months later, testing is being offered at only a tiny fraction of their stores.
VIDEO: What The U.S. Is Doing About Its Testing Swab Shortage
Monday, May 25, 2020
To contain the coronavirus, the U.S. needs to be able to test a lot of people. But we're facing a shortage of a key ingredient: the swab. Here's why these swabs are so hard to source.
As Pandemic Halts The Military Court At Guantánamo, Critics Call For Its Closure
Friday, May 22, 2020
The U.S. prison and military court in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, are widely viewed as dysfunctional and expensive. Now the pandemic has brought court proceedings to a halt.
U.S. Races To Increase Domestic Production Of Swabs For Coronavirus Testing
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
There were early warnings of COVID-19 testing supply shortages, such as swabs. The federal government took until late April to ramp up domestic production. Will the U.S. be able to catch up to demand?