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Scores of private charitable foundations got Paycheck Protection Program money
Scores of private charitable foundations linked to some of the nation's wealthiest people received money from the federal PPP. Critics say they didn't need a taxpayer subsidy.
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Congressional leaders near deal on roughly $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
The sudden rush towards agreement comes after months of public, partisan bickering and virtually no private negotiation on an aid package.
5 years ago
How do we grieve 300,000 lives lost?
Eleven months into the COVID-19 crisis, an unimaginable death toll has been reached. NPR spoke to doctors, nurses and the bereaved about how they face loss every day.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania casts 20 electoral college votes for Biden
Pennsylvania’s 20 electors have cast their votes for Joe Biden. This was expected — though some Republicans still want to circumvent the result.
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‘Relieved’: US health workers start getting COVID-19 vaccine
Hospitals are rolling out the first small shipments Monday, as boxes of precious frozen vials arrive at locations around the country.
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Russia suspected in months-long cyber attack on federal agencies
Hackers invaded computer systems at the departments of Treasury and Commerce starting in the spring, according to reports.
5 years ago
Electors across the country vote for president: What you need to know
Typically, the Electoral College vote is broadly overlooked. But because of President Trump's efforts to overturn the election, every step is being closely watched.
5 years ago
In reversal, Trump says he’s nixing plan for early vaccine at White House
Trump made the announcement hours after his administration confirmed that senior U.S. officials, including White House aides who work in close proximity to Trump and Pence.
5 years ago
As year-end looms, lawmakers still seek deal on more coronavirus aid
With lawmakers facing a mounting year-end to-do list, a deal on a new coronavirus relief package continues to be elusive for Congress.
5 years ago
COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort
Shipments of the Pfizer vaccine will kickstart the biggest vaccination effort in American history at a critical juncture of the pandemic that has killed 1.6 million people.
5 years ago
Multiple people stabbed after pro-Trump demonstrations in D.C.
The gatherings of mostly unmasked Trump loyalists were intended as a show of force just two days before the Electoral College meets to formally elect Biden as president.
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Pregnant people haven’t been part of vaccine trials. Should they get the vaccine?
The CDC estimates 330,000 health care personnel could be pregnant or recently postpartum at the time of vaccine implementation.
5 years ago
After Supreme Court defeat, Trump’s backers in Congress are quiet on what comes next
The president vowed to "fight on" after the nation's highest court tossed a Texas lawsuit challenging the election results. The reaction from his allies has been subdued.
5 years ago
States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US says
Trucks will roll out Sunday morning as shipping companies UPS and FedEx begin delivering Pfizer’s vaccine to nearly 150 locations.
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Retailers urge shoppers to buy early amid shipping crunch
The earlier-than-usual deadlines come as more people turn to online shopping during the pandemic, creating a logjam for shipping companies as well as delivery delays.
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