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The Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility, dug in the mid-1960s in Fairbanks, Alaska, allows scientists a three-dimensional look at frozen ground.

Whatever Happened To ... The Melting Permafrost?

7:00am September 06, 2020

by Nadia Whitehead

Spoiler alert: It's still melting. A new study looks at the impact of rising rainfall. Meanwhile, scientists are more concerned about environmental threats than defrosting pathogens.

Mexican States Ban Sale Of Junk Food To Minors

9:10pm September 05, 2020

by James Fredrick

In Mexico, state governments are outlawing the sale of junk food to minors because high rates of obesity and diabetes have led to increased deaths from COVID-19.

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People wait in a queue to register their names before giving their nasal swab samples to test for COVID-19 at a government health center in Hyderabad, India on Saturday. India's coronavirus cases have crossed 4 million.

India Coronavirus Cases Surpass 4 Million

6:42pm September 05, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

India has the third-highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world. It's been reporting new cases faster than any other country.

New Normal: Dorm Room Quarantine

5:17pm September 05, 2020

In our regular segment, "New Normal," Nautica Nolden talks about her experience quarantining in her dorm room at New York University for two weeks.

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Nat Hilton (left) and Jessica Harmon came out to see the drumline and drill team in West Philadelphia.

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PHOTOS: A Summer Of Community, Despite Social Distance

4:53pm September 05, 2020

Celebrations, milestones and daily routines happen whether we're ready or not, and the summer of 2020 was no different. As Americans sought relief in an ongoing pandemic, they got creative.

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Denver Doctor Explains How The City's Efforts To Provide Flu Vaccines

7:59am September 05, 2020

Denver is sending out strike teams to underserved areas to give the flu vaccine. Dr. Judith Shlay tells NPR's Scott Simon that the massive effort is a trial run for when a COVID-19 vaccine is ready.

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Des Moines Mayor On His City's COVID-19 Mandates

7:59am September 05, 2020

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Des Moines mayor Frank Cownie about his decision to challenge Iowa's governor and mandate masks in his city.

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Whatever Happened To ... The Heavy Metal Mongolian Band Called The Hu?

7:00am September 05, 2020

by Katya Cengel

They're cooking up new music — including a song for a 'Star Wars' video game — and videos on how to prepare traditional foods. Care for a fried meat pie?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked states to prepare for distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.

States Prepare For Potential Fall Vaccine Distribution Under Pressure From CDC

9:47pm September 04, 2020

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

"We've got to take a deep breath," says one health official about the rapid timeline pushed by the CDC. "It is very clear that we need to lean forward to prepare to deliver the vaccine."

After The School Closures, The Uncertainty

9:23pm September 04, 2020

by Adrita Fuad

When schools all over the country closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, students were left wondering "What's next?." On this Virtual Radio Camp story, youth reporter Adrita Fuad interviews

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