COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Underway For Kids 5 And Younger
Parents who have enrolled their children in these studies say the risk is worth it for the greater good.
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Vaccinated Residents Start To Remove Masks As Washington State Sees 4th COVID-19 Wave
The new CDC guidance on masks is being met with different reactions in Washington, which — despite being cautious — is now dealing with a fourth wave of coronavirus.
Business Owners Have Decisions To Make After New CDC Mask Guidance
Business owners were caught by surprise when the CDC issued new guidance saying vaccinated people did not need to wear masks indoors. Now they're rethinking their own mask policies.
Judge Eyes Dec. 6 Trial Date For Ex-Cop Charged In Daunte Wright Killing
A Minnesota judge says there is enough probable cause for a trial to proceed against Kim Potter, who faces second-degree manslaughter for shooting Wright during a traffic stop in April.
Expert Doubts Jan. 6 Commission Will Produce A Fair Accounting
NPR's Steven Inskeep talks to ex-CIA officer John Sipher about his skepticism that a bipartisan commission put together by lawmakers will produce a full accounting of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
As Lumber Prices Climb, DIYers Cut Out The Middle Man And Mill Their Own
The price of lumber has more than doubled during the pandemic. Now people are turning to extreme DIY for building projects. Instead of buying boards, they're buying their own sawmills.
Houses Of Worship Grapple With The Vaxxed And Unvaxxed Divide
Congregations are figuring out how to safely meet in person now that the COVID-19 vaccine is more widely available. But vaccination remains divisive even as it allows them to come together again.
Green, Violet, Oh My: NASA Rocket Launch Lights Up Eastern Skies
The mission, to study energy transfer in space, had a brilliant upshot for nighttime viewers. East Coasters saw the green and violet vapor clouds glowing above — and have the pictures to prove it.
Microsoft Board Investigated Bill Gates' 'Intimate Relationship' With Employee
A spokesperson for Gates maintained that his decades-old "affair," which was the subject of the recent investigation, had no connection to his decision to step down.
80% Of Asian Americans Say They Are Discriminated Against
A recent survey has indicated most Asian Americans feel a sense of disrespect from other Americans. It also revealed a portion of people are unaware of increased violence against Asian Americans.