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Federal Government Ends Covid Vaccine Recommendations For Children And Pregnant Women

RFK Jr. overhauled the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's what it does and why it matters

5:00am June 13, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.

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Biden Administration Confirms Plans To Hit Russia With Sanctions

by Jackie Northam

Officials in the Biden administration are preparing to issue wide-ranging sanctions against Russia in retaliation for the massive cyber breach discovered late last year.

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National

Federal Government Is Accused Of Leaving Migrants In Border Towns

by Kirk Siegler

In rural Arizona, the Border Patrol is now dropping off migrants from overflowing detention facilities in small towns that are cut off from transportation and other services.

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Comparing The COVID-19 Vaccination Process Of California To Florida's

We look at how two states are distributing COVID-19 vaccines. California is expanding eligibility to anyone 16 or older — weeks after Florida launched its own expansion.

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National

California Community Reacts To Planned U.S. Troop Exit From Afghanistan

by Rachael Myrow

California's Bay Area is home to a large number of Afghans, many of whom moved there after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. They have a variety of reactions to the announced U.S. pullout from Afghanistan.

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Politics & Government

Rep. Davis On Committee Hearing Testimony About IG's Report On Capitol Riot

NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, about reforms needed for U.S. Capitol Police following the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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Health & Safety

VA Faces Complications As It Opens Vaccinations To All Veterans

by Jay Price

When it comes to getting shots into arms, the VA's health care system is ahead of many civilian providers. But the VA faces a challenge: vaccine outreach for all vets, their families and caregivers.

World News

Indirect Talks Over Nuclear Deal To Begin Between U.S., Iran

NPR's Noel King talks to Corey Hinderstein of the Nuclear Threat Initiative about the resumption of discussions with Iran and other parties to the nuclear deal, including the United States.

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World News

Trees From The Forest Of Villefermoy Will Help Rebuild Notre Dame

by Eleanor Beardsley

In France, the search is on for a thousand massive oak trees to provide beams needed to restore Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which was badly damaged by fire two years ago.

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National

Ex-Fraternity Members At LSU Pay Off Cook's Mortgage

For 14 years, Jessie Hamilton cooked at the Phi Gamma Delta house. When a former member heard she was working two jobs to try to pay her mortgage, a collection was started. The house is now paid off.

Biden To Meet Japanese Counterpart Yoshihide Suga At The White House

by Anthony Kuhn

In a sign of U.S. intent to put Asian allies at the core of its foreign policy, Japan's prime minister will be the first foreign head of state to meet face-to-face with President Biden.

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In Indonesia, Bridegroom Shows Up At Wrong Wedding

Thinking the GPS led him to the correct address, the groom-to-be and some of his wedding party settled in. When the mix up was realized, he quickly left to find his actual fiancee.

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Infrastructure Plan May Not Help Lift Economic Burden On Women

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A political debate has become a debate over word choice: the question of what "infrastructure" even means. The answer could mean a lot for women in the economy.

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