After Months Of Partisan Squabbling, Lawmakers Reach COVID-19 Relief Deal The nearly $900 billion package includes a new round of direct payments to qualifying Americans, a boost in weekly unemployment benefits; and funds for small-business aid and vaccine distribution. Claudia Grisales
You Want To Move? Some Cities Will Pay You $10,000 To Relocate Some cities and regions in the heartland want to bring energy and vitality to their towns by attracting dynamic workers. The programs are getting a lot of attention during the pandemic. Uri Berliner
Community Rallies To Save Beloved Atlanta Tavern Manuel's Tavern has been a beloved Atlanta institution for decades. It's now saved from pandemic extinction by loyal customers who raised more than 180 thousand dollars to keep it open.
'New York Times' Retracts Hit Podcast Series 'Caliphate' On ISIS Executioner After an internal review, The New York Times now says it built the 2018 podcast "Caliphate" on a story it cannot vouch for. It says star reporter Rukmini Callimachi will no longer cover terrorism. David Folkenflik
The History Of Scabby The Rat A longtime symbol of labor protests, Scabby the Rat, can be seen outside stories, factories or other places where unions don't like hiring practices. But these days, Scabby is in the courts, too. Amanda Aronczyk
Millions In Need Of Eviction Protection As Pandemic Rages On Millions of Americans could be facing eviction in the next few weeks if Congress doesn't pass a COVID-19 relief bill in the coming days. Chris Arnold
News Brief: Moderna Vaccine, Russian Hack, Coronavirus Relief Bill Another COVID-19 vaccine nears authorization. A major computer hack poses a 'grave risk' to the U.S. And, Congress nears a deal on more coronavirus relief.
How Close Are Lawmakers To Approving More Relief For The Economy? NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips and GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson, members of the bipartisan group Problem Solvers Caucus, about the latest on COVID-19 relief talks.
Illinois Couple Recreates Restaurant Dining Experience They turned their van into a mini dining room, complete with a checkered tablecloth and string lights. They can roll up to a restaurant parking lot and have meals delivered to the back of the van.
As Pandemic Weighs On Economy, Fed Chair Powell Says Relief Is Needed The Federal Reserve says economic growth could be stronger than previously expected next year. But the central bank cautions that struggling families and businesses will need help until then. Scott Horsley