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Biden Made Big Promises On Juvenile Justice. Activists Worry It's Not Enough

The energy behind the Black Lives Matter movement this year, which included this protest in Portland, Ore., has led activists to push for changes to juvenile justice practices. Paula Bronstein/AP hide caption

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Biden Made Big Promises On Juvenile Justice. Activists Worry It's Not Enough

December 11, 2020 • Reforming juvenile justice is a critical part of broader criminal justice reform, advocates say. They want action from Washington beyond what the Biden team has promised.

Melania Trump's 2020 Christmas Decorations Are Unconventionally Traditional

First lady Melania Trump waves as she stands next to the 2020 Official White House Christmas tree as it is presented on the North Portico of the White House, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Melania Trump's 2020 Christmas Decorations Are Unconventionally Traditional

December 1, 2020 • The first lady reportedly isn't a big fan of the holiday tradition and her husband doesn't acknowledge he lost the election, but the White House's aesthetic aims for an old-school note.

How The Navajo Nation Helped Flip Arizona For Democrats

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Updates: 2020 Election Results

How The Navajo Nation Helped Flip Arizona For Democrats

November 13, 2020 • Support from Navajo voters may have been what pushed the Grand Canyon State to support its first Democratic presidential candidate since Bill Clinton in 1996.

Timeline: How The President-Elect Becomes The President

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Timeline: How The President-Elect Becomes The President

November 13, 2020 • Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the 2020 election. While President Trump has challenged the results, Biden's inauguration is still expected Jan. 20. Here's what happens between now and then.

When Will Election Races Be Called? Here's The AP's Process

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When Will Election Races Be Called? Here's The AP's Process

October 27, 2020 • NPR, like many news outlets, relies on The Associated Press to discern and report election results. In this episode, we speak with the AP's David Scott about how the organization makes those determinations.

When Will Election Races Be Called? Here's The AP's Process

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Transcript: Doctors Say Trump Will Continue Treatment From White House

White House physician Sean Conley (center) arrives to answer questions surrounded by other doctors for an update on President Trump's health on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Transcript: Doctors Say Trump Will Continue Treatment From White House

October 5, 2020 • The president's medical team said on Monday that he would be able to leave Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday. Here is a transcript of their remarks.