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
Local Governments Across America Say They're Desperate For Federal Help The National League of Cities says local governments have seen their revenue plunge 21% on average since the beginning of the pandemic. Cities and towns say they desperately need federal help. Jim Zarroli
Shoppers Stayed Away From Stores And Restaurants, Sending Sales Last Month Lower As new coronavirus surges restricted outings to stores and especially restaurants, retail sales dipped 1.1% in November compared to a month earlier. Alina Selyukh