Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law that bars gender-affirming care for minors
At issue was a Tenneessee law that bars minors from accessing gender-affirming care as they transition from their sex assigned at birth.
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
Legendary Stage And Screen Actress Cicely Tyson Has Died At 96
Actress Cicely Tyson has died. In a career that spanned some 65 years, Tyson was an elegant, dignified presence.
Firefighters Use Ladder Truck To Visit Coworker Hospitalized With COVID-19
Dan Volcko is a Phoenix firefighter. When he was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19, his coworkers found a unique way to visit him while socially distancing.
Snow Sculptors Prepare Icy Art Ahead Of National Championship
Artists across the U.S. have been chiseling and hammering away on massive snow blocks for a chance to represent their state in the National Snow Sculpting Championship in Wisconsin.
Snowy Owl Seen In Central Park For First Time Since 1890
Flocks of New Yorkers descended to snap photos of the rare bird.
Remembering Hollywood Icon Cicely Tyson
In a career that lasted nearly 7 decades, Cicely Tyson shattered stereotypes with her portrayals of strong black women.
March For Life President Discusses The Future Of The Movement Under Biden
Friday's March for Life will be mostly virtual due to the pandemic. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to the president of that organization about the future of the anti-abortion rights movement.
South African COVID-19 Variant Detected In U.S.
As feared, the coronavirus varant first discovered in South Africa has been detected in the United States for the first time.
News Brief: Novavax Vaccine, The GOP's Future, Biden's Environmental Justice Plan
There's a new COVID-19 vaccine out there. Trump allies clash with fellow Republicans who supported his impeachment. And, Biden signs an executive order addressing environmental racism.
