Justice Department Declines To Prosecute Cleveland Officers In Death Of Tamir Rice
The department announced that it found insufficient evidence to "support federal criminal charges" against Timothy Loehmann and Frank Garmback.
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First U.S. Case Of U.K. Coronavirus Variant Found In Colorado
A strain of the coronavirus that reportedly spreads faster than the original version has been found in Colorado. The variant had previously been reported in the United Kingdom.
Statue Of Lincoln With Formerly Enslaved Man At His Feet Is Removed In Boston
"We're pleased to have taken it down this morning," a spokesperson for Mayor Marty Walsh said.
Gallup Poll: President Trump And Michelle Obama Most Admired Man And Woman In America
The annual poll of just over 1,000 Americans conducted in December selected the top 10 most admired men and women of the year.
Biden's Incoming National Security Adviser Faults Pentagon's 'Obstruction'
Jake Sullivan tells NPR in an exclusive interview that the transition isn't getting what it needs from the outgoing Trump administration to take power properly next month.
Jake Sullivan On Biden Administration's Approach To National Security
In his first broadcast interview, incoming National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan spoke with NPR about how the Biden Administration will approach national security.
Biden Again Criticizes Trump's COVID Response, Vows To Speed Vaccine Production
In a speech Tuesday, the president-elect laid out his plan to combat coronavirus and criticized President Trump's response to the pandemic. He also encouraged Trump to get vaccinated.
Is There A Way To Make Congress Work Better?
A bipartisan group of lawmakers spent two years examining how to make Congress work better. A Democrat and a Republican who led the effort discuss their findings and views on the new Congress.
McConnell Blocks Senate Vote On $2,000 Direct Payments
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a proposal to vote on the House bill on $2,000 direct payments. Also, the Senate will vote Wednesday to override President Trump's veto of the NDAA.
Trump Administration Increases Oversight Of Transplant Organ Procurement Nonprofits
Across the U.S., there's geographic variation in the number of organs recovered for transplants. In response, the Trump administration is rolling out new rules for organ procurement organizations.