Jeffrey Epstein’s Former Prosecutors Used ‘Poor Judgment’ In Deal, DOJ Says
Prosecutors including then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta did nothing illegal in a 2008 deal under which Epstein avoided federal charges related to sex with underage girls, the department says.
‘You Can See The Regret’: ICU Nurse On Patients Who Failed To Take COVID Precautions
Lydia Mobley is a traveling ICU nurse who is currently working at a hospital in central Michigan. She describes how hard it has been treating patients during the current surge in coronavirus cases.
Philadelphia Agrees To Provide About 60 Vacant Houses To Unsheltered Residents
U.S. cities are facing an increase in the number of homeless residents. The housing crisis in Philadelphia led to an unusual agreement to allow some homeless people to move into vacant houses.
Illinois Health Care Workers Say Hospitals Will Run Out Of ICU Beds By Thanksgiving
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Vineet Arora, a hospitalist at the University of Chicago, about warning Illinois officials that hospitals will run out of intensive care unit bed by Thanksgiving.
HHS Official On Dealing With Health Crisis In Trump Administration
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Christi Grimm of the Department of Health and Human Services about dealing with the pandemic and navigating the ups and downs of the Trump administration.
Urban And Rural Americans Have More In Common Than They Might Think
The political divide between rural and urban America has become more obvious this year. But people living in cities and those in rural towns may have more in common than they realize.
A Look At Attorney General William Barr’s Time In Office
NPR discusses Attorney General William Barr’s tenure and his actions as President Trump refuses to concede the election.
After COVID Diagnosis, Nearly 1 In 5 Are Diagnosed With Mental Disorder
Those recovering from COVID-19 were more likely than other groups of patients to be diagnosed with a mental disorder within three months. The longevity of such problems is not yet clear.
The Census Is Not Over: What’s Ahead During The Biden Transition
The legal fight continues over whether President Trump can alter numbers that set up the next Electoral College map, and there’s a question of whether Congress will give more time for quality checks.
Los Angeles VA Opens Shelter For Homeless Veterans On Its Campus
A group of homeless veterans has been living in tents outside the gates of the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus. Now, the VA is allowing them to camp on the grounds of the facility.
How Do Colleges And Students Ensure Safety Of Traveling Home For Thanksgiving?
As coronavirus cases surge across the U.S., college students are nearing Thanksgiving break. But going home is complicated this year. We discuss how colleges ensure students’ safe travel.
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