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Akron Public Schools officially began online classes Wednesday, welcoming the district’s eighth, ninth, and 12th graders. Students from other grades will return throughout the week, with the youngest grades returning Monday. Superintendent David James said the district’s staggered start will allow for staff and students to do some orientation.

For many of us, the end of 2020 can't come fast enough. It's been a rough year. We asked listeners to share with us what got them through this year.

Interpol has put out a warning of the threat of fake coronavirus vaccines and theft of genuine ones, saying criminal organizations plan to infiltrate and disrupt supply chains to cash in on vaccines.

Mayor Bill de Blasio had said he would close schools at a testing positivity rate of 3%, and stuck to his position. Not everyone is happy.

The government announces a number of restrictions on parts of northernDenmark, the area hit hardest by the infections. Danish officials recently ordered the killing of up to 17 million minks.

The U.S. is trying to use the United Nations General Assembly to build up international pressure on Iran as it points blame at Iran for a recent attack in Saudi Arabia. Iran denies the accusation.

Iran is reopening one of its most controversial uranium enrichment facilities. The move increases its ability to generate enriched uranium and puts more pressure on the already strained nuclear deal.

She was nominated to lead the Social Democratic party on Sunday after her predecessor stepped down. The four other parties in her coalition are all led by women.

As part of NPR's series One-Hit Wonders / Second-Best Songs, musician Ted Leo says the British band known for "Come On Eileen" has more to offer — and points to one song as a perfect example.

The next time you make a pit stop along the Ohio Turnpike, you can also get a little history lesson. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled Underground Railroad historical markers at two Ohio Turnpike rest areas Wednesday. The first unveiling was at the Commodore Perry Service Plaza, an eastbound service stop in Clyde. The second was at the Portage Service Place, a westbound service stop in Mantua. Both locations were chosen because of ties to the Underground Railroad.