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NPR's Scott Simons asks Economist correspondent Nicolas Pelham about Syria's first lady, Asma al-Assad, and how she has profited during the decade-long conflict in her country.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, who helped shepherd the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan through Congress, says the package is "the most consequential piece of legislation for working families" in decades.

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: The World's Cheapest Waterbed, Baby's First Playlist and The Breakfast of Dominos.

The $1.9 trillion relief bill includes a new monthly allowance for American parents that could help provide a critical lifeline.

Chef Amanda Cohen, owner of Dirt Candy in New York City, says the coronavirus relief package's $28.6 billion for independent and small-chain restaurants means many in the industry can stay afloat.

People who've had dose 1 are wondering ... can I have a few drinks before dose 2 or will that muck things up? Also: Do you really understand the concept of "vaccine efficacy"? It's complicated!

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with chef Amanda Cohen, co-founder of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, about the lifeline extended to the food and beverage business in the latest relief package.

The city of Minneapolis has announced a $27 million civil settlement with the family of George Floyd over Floyd's death at the hands of police officers last spring, one of the largest in U.S. history.

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows 1 in 4 Black people do not plan to get vaccinated. Despite the attention on concern among Blacks, nearly 30% of whites feel the same way.

Kenneth Harrelson faces four counts, including obstructing an official proceeding, destruction of government property, entering a restricted building and conspiracy.