Why Trump's deployment of the National Guard to LA is unprecedented, according to a general
"They've thrown the entire playbook out," says a retired general on Trump's National Guard deployment
South Korea Bans Floating Leaflets By Balloon To North Korea
South Korea's government is criticized after it passed a law banning sending leaflets and other materials into North Korea. The law is intended to reduce tensions between the two countries.
Paleontologists Discover Southern Hemisphere's 1st Dinosaur With Feathers
The two legged creature lived an estimated 110 million years ago. It was a small animal with a fuzzy hair-like mane and rod-like features protruding out of its shoulders, two on each side.
What Impact Can Having An Older Sister Have On A Child's Development?
A new study suggests kids in poor countries benefit hugely from having older sisters — who are more likely than brothers or even mothers — to engage in stimulating play.
Schools Work Around The Pandemic To Provide Holiday Concerts
December is usually the time when families sit in crowded stuffy school gymnasiums for the annual elementary school holiday concert. But because of COVID-19, local music programs had to get creative.
ICU Workers Are Quitting Due To Crushing Stress From COVID-19 Surge
As hospitals struggle in Los Angeles County, Intensive Care Unit nurses confront tough choices: remain in the coronavirus trenches for patients and colleagues, or quit when you are overwhelmed?
People In The Afghan Capital Kabul Are Uneasy About U.S. Troop Drawdown
In the last weeks of the Trump administration, the U.S. is moving to close a two-decade chapter and withdraw from Afghanistan, causing great apprehension among Afghans as the Taliban step up attacks.
News Brief: McConnell Congratulates Biden, Coronavirus Test, Afghanistan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally acknowledges Joe Biden's victory. FDA OKs first at-home COVID-19 test without needing a prescription. Afghan civilians worry about U.S. troop drawdown.
Analysis By FDA Of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Finds It Effective, Safe
The FDA released detailed analysis of the vaccine ahead of a Thursday meeting of a group of independent experts that will advise the agency on whether to authorize the vaccine for emergency use.
Challenges Related To The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The first COVID-19 vaccines are being administered. There are, however, still great challenges ahead when it comes to making sure that people receive the vaccine sooner rather than later.
