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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed
by Allison Aubrey
Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.
Despite Blood Supplies Critically Low, Some Gay Men Still Cannot Donate Plasma
by Lesley McClurg
Men who've had COVID-19 and have sex with other men must wait three months before donating potentially life-saving plasma. Many argue the federal policy is driven by stigma rather than science.
A Look At The Federal Plans To Administer Vaccines Through Retail Pharmacies
by Yuki Noguchi
Federal plans to administer vaccines through retail pharmacies launched on Thursday. But the rollout is limited; only 6,500 stores will receive a million doses a week to start.
Former Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar On The Lessons She's Learned
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar, who stepped down on Sunday. She reflects on the lessons she's learned, the election, and what's to come.
Judge Will Not Raise Bail Or Issue New Arrest Warrant For Kyle Rittenhouse
by Corrinne Hess
A judge in Kenosha, Wis. will not raise bail or issue an arrest warrant for Kyle Rittenhouse, who accused of killing two people at protests, after he violated the terms of his bond agreement.
How House Impeachment Managers Concluded Their Presentation Against Trump
by Kelsey Snell
House impeachment managers are expected to conclude their presentation against former President Donald Trump on Thursday.
House Impeachment Managers Present Argument Of Trump's Role In Capitol Riots
House impeachment managers are wrapping up their case against former President Donald Trump, presenting additional evidence they say shows Trump's role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Legality Around Britney Spears' Conservatorship And The #FreeBritney Movement
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Meredith Blake of the Los Angeles Times about the legal situation around Britney Spears' conservatorship. Her case has inspired the #FreeBritney movement.
President Biden Speaks With Chinese President Xi Jinping
by Franco Ordoñez
The conversation provides clues about how the new administration plans to deal with a country that poses vast economic, climate and security challenges to the United States.
Saudi Arabia Releases Women's Rights Activist Lujain Al-Hathloul From Prison
by Fatma Tanis
Saudi Arabia released activist Lujain al-Hathloul from prison on Wednesday. AlHathloul led the campaign to allow women drivers in the Kingdom.
Some Black-Owned Businesses Are Turning To New Banks For Paycheck Protection Loans
by Scott Horsley
Black-owned businesses were among the last to receive paycheck protection loans last year. Now, some businesses are turning to banks that specialize in working with Black and brown customers.