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Protestors attempt to block the delivery of toxic PCB waste to a landfill in Warren County, North Carolina, 1982. It was in response to the State's decision to locate a hazardous waste landfill in a low-income, predominantly Black area of Warren County that the term "environmental racism" was first used by Reverend Ben Chavis.

Hope And Skepticism As Biden Promises To Address Environmental Racism

Environmental racism means that people of color experience more air and water pollution than white people, and suffer the health impacts. Can Biden change that?

The Federal Aviation Administration announced new rules Monday that would ease restrictions on the use of drones and will likely expand commercial uses of the technology down the road.

U.S. Announces New Rules For Drones And Their Operators

Drones represent the fastest-growing segment in the entire transportation sector. Companies such as Amazon, Walmart, and UPS have started testing drones to deliver goods to customers.

Director of the Defense Health Agency Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place on Dec. 9. The DOD expects to receive about 44,000 doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine as early as next week.

DOD Unveils Its Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plan

If Pfizer's vaccine wins authorization, about 44,000 doses will be administered to Department of Defense individuals in a first round of shots that will shed light on any distribution issues.

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

What Does It Mean To Call The Capitol Rioters 'Terrorists'?

Some say it's the precise word to describe the actions of the pro-Trump extremists who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. But others warn its use will do more harm than good.

California holds early voting at a new LA County mobile vote center on Feb. 27 in Los Angeles. The state's presidential primary is on Super Tuesday, March 3.

Your State-By-State Guide To Super Tuesday

Fourteen states, a third of all delegates and an emerging race between Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden. Here's what to know about the 2020 contests.

Amy Coney Barrett arrives for a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee to become an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on Capitol Hill on Monday.

WATCH LIVE: Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing

President Trump's third nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court is delivering her opening statement Monday, along with the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

GOP House candidate and South Carolina state Rep. Nancy Mace, the first woman to graduate from The Citadel, smiles after being recognized by Vice President Mike Pence during a speech at the The Citadel on Feb. 13, 2020.

More Republican Women Than Ever Are Running For Congress: Here's Why

A record-setting number of women are running for the House this year, fueled by a surge in Republican candidates.

Supporters of President Trump and his Democratic challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden, talk in Kansas City, Mo.

Inside 100 Days To The Presidential Election, 9 Things That Could Change The Race

Joe Biden leads President Trump in polls, but there are still a lot of things that could change the dynamic, from the coronavirus and the economy to debates and "October surprises."

Some advocates want President Biden to appoint new members to the Postal Service's Board of Governors, who could then replace Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

Calls Mount For President Biden To Shake Up Postal Service's Leadership

"Fire everybody at the top," one Democratic congressman says. Other advocates just want Biden to appoint new members to the Postal Service's Board of Governors.

Final NPR Electoral Map: Biden Has The Edge, But Trump Retains Narrow Path

You would rather be Democrat Joe Biden heading into Election Day than President Trump, but there's lots of uncertainty. It's possible to see Biden win a blowout or Trump again eke out a win.

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