Wildfire Devastates Washington Town Of Malden
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Whitman County, Wash., Sheriff Brett Myers about a wildfire that nearly completely destroyed the town of Malden.
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Group Of Senators Wants To Posthumously Award The Medal Of Honor To A Black Man
A group of U.S. senators wants to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to a Black serviceman who took part in the D-Day landings in France during World War II.
9 Companies Pledge Not To Submit Coronavirus Vaccine To FDA Until It's Proved Safe
To reassure the public, nine companies issued a joint statement Tuesday saying they won't seek government approval for their coronavirus vaccines until full safety and effectiveness data are in hand.
A Look At Political Messaging Around A Coronavirus Vaccine In The U.S.
President Trump continues to float the possibility of a vaccine before the election, while the Democratic ticket urges caution about the president's messaging on health.
Northeastern University Dismisses 11 Students For Breaking Social Distancing Rules
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Deanna Schwartz, managing editor of Northeastern University's student newspaper, about the recent dismissal of 11 students for breaking social distancing rules.
Egg Prices Skyrocket During The Pandemic
The price of eggs skyrocketed at the start of the pandemic. That had some states crying foul — and filing suits against egg companies.
Californians Are Weathering Wildfires, Smoke And Power Blackouts
Hot, dry weather is driving the huge Creek Fire in California and necessitating electricity cutoffs for safety.
Louisville Selects Black Woman As City's Interim Police Chief
Yvette Gentry retired from the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2014. She takes over a department facing national scrutiny following the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in March.
Citing A COVID-19 Shortfall, DHS Increases Visa Fees For Touring Artists
The Department of Homeland Security announced the changes last week, which will take effect in early October.
9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
The pledge comes one month after a survey found that only 2 in 5 Americans said they planned to get vaccinated against COVID-19.