Epidemiologist On Why 'Pandemic Shaming' Isn't Working
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Julia Marcus, an infections disease epidemiologist and professor at Harvard Medical School, about "pandemic shaming."
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Warp Speed Official: 7.9 Million Doses Of Vaccine Ready For Distribution Next Week
The top military official with the federal vaccine effort spoke less than 24 hours after Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine became the second to receive an emergency use authorization from the FDA.
St. Paul, Minn., Mayor Says Latest Federal Relief Bill Falls Short
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with St. Paul, Minn., Mayor Melvin Carter about the need for state and local funding in the latest coronavirus relief bill.
Space Force Members Will Be Called 'Guardians'
The official moniker, announced by Vice President Pence at a White House ceremony, comes one year after the creation of the newest military branch. The name drew raised eyebrows online.
Pompeo Says Russia 'Pretty Clearly' Behind Cyberattack, Prompting Pushback From Trump
A day after the secretary of state became the highest-ranking administration official to blame Russia for a vast hack of multiple U.S. agencies, the president suggested someone else may be to blame.
NPR Listeners Reflect On All They've Gained In A Dark Year
2020 has been filled with loss, but also with silver linings. We hear from some of our listeners about what you have gained in this difficult year.
Microsoft President Breaks Down Government Systems Hack
NPR's Scott Simon asks Brad Smith, Microsoft president, about the cyber-offensive American intelligence officials say Russia has undertaken.
What History Can Teach Us About Distributing The COVID-19 Vaccine
NPR's Scott Simon asks public health expert Bruce Y. Lee what lessons past vaccine roll-outs hold for the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine.
The Latest On The Massive Cyberattack On The U.S.
The massive computer hack didn't just target U.S. government systems. Many private companies were also hit, and the hackers have picked on tech companies in particular.
Supreme Court Punts Census Case, Giving Trump An Iffy Chance To Alter Numbers
The opinion said the case was "riddled with contingencies and speculation" that impede judicial review. The president has sought to use a census count that does not include undocumented immigrants.