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Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
President Biden has issued a number of immigration-related executive actions that mimic those of the Trump administration, and VP Harris has promised she’ll continue restrictive policies.
Wyoming Anglers To Hold Raffle On Ugly Fish
Anglers in Wyoming are keeping their eyes out for burbot, an unattractive fish that impacts other sport fish populations because it could help them win $1,000. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the group Trout Unlimited have teamed up to tag 25 of the fish. When caught, anglers can enter those tags into a lucrative raffle.
New York City Councilman Fears For Future Of Public Housing Under Trump
NPR's Ari Shapiro asks Ritchie Torres, a New York City council member representing an area with a lot of public housing, about how he plans to secure support for his community from the Trump administration.
Trump Expected To Select Fast Food Magnate Andy Puzder As Labor Secretary
by Scott Horsley
Multiple news outlets are reporting that President-elect Trump has selected fast food magnate Andy Puzder as secretary of Labor.
Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council Bridges Religious Lines To Fight Discrimination
NPR's Ari Shapiro asks Farooq Kathwari and Robert Silverman why they have come together to create a new group, the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council.
International Crisis Group Report Examines Women And Boko Haram
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Comfort Ero, Africa program director for the International Crisis Group, about the organization's new report on women and the Boko Haram insurgency. It finds that while thousands of women and girls have become victims, women also fight on both sides of the conflict.
Syrian Regime Forces Advance Into Rebel-Held Areas Of Aleppo
by Alice Fordham
Pro-government forces are advancing deep into rebel held areas of the Syrian city of Aleppo, endangering thousands of civilians. In Damascus, the battle is praised as a major victory.
When A Psychologist Succumbed To Stress, He Coined The Term 'Burnout'
by Noel King
Between email and cell phones, many of us feel like we're at work 24/7. The concept of workplace burnout is not that old. NPR's Planet Money team has the story of the man who coined the term.
Trump Skips Intelligence Briefings, Denies Russian Election Mischief
by Mary Louise Kelly
President-elect Trump has been opting out of his presidential intelligence briefings and continuing to reject the assessment of the intelligence community that Russia interfered in the presidential election. Meanwhile, both Republicans and Democrats are calling for the outgoing Obama administration to release more evidence about Russia's cyber-mischief and for Congress to investigate on its own.
Minority Leader Harry Reid Delivers Farewell Address To Senate
by Susan Davis
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid gives a farewell address to the Senate on Thursday. NPR looks back on the pugilist from Searchlight, Nev., and the legacy he leaves behind. In particular, his decision to change the rules of the Senate, which will now make it easier to confirm President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
Trump Blasts Union Leader Who Criticized Carrier Deal
by Annie Ropeik
Donald Trump used his Twitter account to lash out at Chuck Jones, the union official in Indiana who said Trump lied about the Carrier deal. Jones thinks Trump took credit for saving some jobs that were never at risk.
Former U.S. Senator And Space Pioneer John Glenn Dies At 95
John Glenn, former astronaut and U.S. senator, has died. He was 95 years old.
Trump's Campaign Rhetoric Signals Possible Shift On Civil Rights
by Carrie Johnson
From LGBT issues to police shootings, civil rights has been the story of the Obama Justice Department. NPR takes a look at what Donald Trump's civil rights team might make a priority.