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Cleveland City Council Extends Flats East Bank Tax Deal 30 Years

Cleveland City Council approved a 30-year extension to a deal with Flats East Bank developer the Wolstein Group, which had fallen behind on loan payments to the city. The move lengthens the tax-increment financing (TIF) deal’s lifespan to 60 years, enabling the developer to use the additional three decades of property tax payments to refinance debts on the project. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District will receive its portion of property taxes during the 2040 to 2070 segment of the TIF.

Free Job Training Gives Hoosiers Hope Amid Pandemic

As a dying wish to her mother, 48-year-old Winona Parker vowed to get her high school diploma. It would take the Indianapolis woman four years, and half...

Saturday Sports: Basketball Prepares For Life After COVID-19

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about a second life for two Houston Astros, and the NBA's hopes for a post-pandemic season.

The Charging Bull statue is shown in New York's financial district. The Dow surpassed 30,000 points for the first time after President Trump allowed the transition process to begin.

Dow Surges Past 30,000 Points For 1st Time In Historic Milestone

Markets welcomed President Trump's recommendation the transition process begin, which will provide critical resources and information to President-elect Joe Biden's team.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the world's wealthiest person, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with a net worth of $182 billion. Four others also have fortunes over $100 billion. Here, Bezos speaks at a conference in 2018.

There's Rich, And Then There's Jeff Bezos Rich: Meet The World's Centibillionaires

The Amazon CEO and four other billionaires are part of the world's most exclusive club in the midst of the pandemic: those whose fortunes exceed $100 billion.

German Health Minister Jens Spahn arrives for a news conference Tuesday in Berlin. Germany is one of a handful of European countries to implement strict new coronavirus measures in anticipation of the holidays.

Some European Countries Batten Down For The Holidays With New Coronavirus Lockdowns

Amid a spike in new cases, leaders in Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic have announced the return of strict measures to dissuade people from attending large holiday gatherings.

Wounds Of War Must Be Considered For Veterans Discharged For Misconduct

The Pentagon requires services to consider whether wounds of war played a role in behavior. As a Marine fights to stay in the corps, he wants his combat-related mental health issues to be considered.

Minnesota has administered about 39% of the vaccine doses it has received. About 1.5% of the state's population has been vaccinated.

Minnesota Health Official Says Vaccine Rollout Hasn't Been As Bad As It Seems

Kris Ehresmann of the Minnesota Department of Health says the holidays were a big reason that not as many people were vaccinated as had been planned.

N.Y. Rep. Stefanik Among GOP Lawmakers Aiming To Block Election Results

Voters in a conservative, rural district in New York react to Rep. Elise Stefanik's plan to object to President-elect Biden's victory. Congress is to certify the results on Wednesday.

NFL Completes Regular Season During The Pandemic And Heads Into Playoffs

The NFL has completed the regular season during the pandemic. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lindsay Jones of The Athletic about what worked, what didn't and the playoffs.

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