Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender care for minors
At issue was a Tenneessee law that bars minors from accessing gender-affirming care as they transition genders.
Dispute Over Reopening Schools In Chicago Could Lead To Teachers Strike
The union representing Chicago teachers is threatening to strike if the school district rejects its demands for a phased-in return to in-person learning, which was supposed to resume on Monday.
Army In Myanmar Stages Coup, Detaining Aung Sang Suu Kyi, Others
Myanmar's military has taken control of the country in a coup against the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. She was detained along with other party leaders on Monday.
Lobster Shell Patterns May Lead To Stronger Concrete, Researchers Say
Scientists in Australia are turning to the sea to find inspiration. They believe the intricate design of lobster shells can help them create stronger forms of concrete.
News Brief: GOP COVID-19 Relief Plan, Myanmar Coup, Russian Protests
Ten GOP Senators offer a counter proposal to Biden's COVID-19 relief bill. Myanmar's military takes control of the country in a coup. Russian protesters demand release of jailed opposition leader.
4-Year-Old Girl Finds Dinosaur Footprint On Beach In Wales
The footprint is about 4" long and about 220 million years old. The print has gone to the National Museum in Cardiff, where a paleontologist says it is "the best specimen ever found on this beach."
'Land Of Big Numbers,' Short Story Collection From Te-Ping Chen
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Te-Ping Chen about her short story collection: Land of Big Numbers. It features people in China trying to live their lives in the shadow of an overpowering state.
School Districts, Teachers Are At Odds Over Resuming In-Person Classes
Teachers in some districts are refusing to return to the classroom as COVID-19 spreads. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers.
Amid COVID-19 Variants, There Is An Increased Urgency For Vaccinations
How cautious should those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine be? And as more contagious strains gain a foothold, experts say it's important to maintain vigilance even as cases continue to decline.
Republicans Divided Over Loyalties To Former President Trump
After losing the White House, Republicans are looking to a future without Donald Trump. But his second impeachment trial underscores just how wed the GOP still is to the former president.
Novavax Vaccine Effective, But Doesn't Work As Well Against South African Variant
There's another COVID-19 vaccine. This one was developed by the U.S. biotech company Novavax. It's almost 90% effective against the disease, but isn't as effective against the South African variant