Former Government Cybersecurity Head Blames Russian Intelligence For Massive Hack
Christopher Krebs, the former top cybersecurity official in the U.S., talked with NPR about how the hack happened and how the U.S. should respond.
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U.S. Hospitals Try To Bend But Not Break As They Wait For COVID-19 Vaccine To Kick In
Many U.S. hospitals are struggling to find enough space and staff to treat COVID-19 patients. The surge in the coronavirus has made them come up with creative treatment and staffing solutions.
Native Americans Express Skepticism Over COVID-19 Vaccine
Native Americans have had bad experiences with health research and care in the past, and that's coloring their feelings about COVID-19 vaccines. NPR discusses efforts to win back their trust.
Congress Reaches Pandemic Relief Deal
Congress has reached a deal on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package, which includes direct payments, money for small businesses, resources for vaccine distribution and more.
How A New Coronavirus Relief Bill Will Help Americans In The Pandemic
A new pandemic relief bill is expected to contain nearly $1 trillion in spending to keep the economy moving. But critics say it isn't big enough and doesn't address some of the most urgent priorities.
Fans Are Outraged Over College Football Playoff Rankings
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic over the latest controversial college football playoff rankings.
What It's Like To Grow Up As A Member Of 'Model Minority'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with reporter Arun Venugopal about how the government's "model minority" perception promoted Asian American success while limiting opportunities for other nonwhite Americans.
Tommy Oliver On His Documentary About 1978 MOVE Standoff In Philadelphia
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with filmmaker Tommy Oliver about 40 Years a Prisoner — his documentary about the fallout of a 1978 standoff between Philadelphia police and the back-to-the-land group MOVE.
How FireEye Cybersecurity Company Discovered Major Government Systems Hack
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia about how his company was the first to discover a massive cyberattack on U.S. federal agencies.
Former Russia Adviser On Massive Cyberattack On Government Agencies
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Fiona Hill, President Trump's former Russia adviser on the National Security Council, about the implications of the massive cyberattack on the U.S. government.