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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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Politics & Government

Republicans Talk Of Changes To Welfare Next

by Mara Liasson

After tax cuts, one of President Trump's next priorities is "welfare reform." It's not clear what that means and how it fits with House Speaker Ryan's desire to overhaul Social Security.

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Scientists Studied Clownfish Personalities

Scientists studied clownfish, finding some are bold and aggressive. They're adventurous and wander away from the school. Other clownfish lack personalities and stay in clusters and follow the crowd.

Santa-Style Thief Calls The Cops On Himself

A man in northern California tried to go down the chimney to rob a business, but got stuck and called police for help in getting out.

World News

The View From Islamabad After U.N. Rejects Trump's Jerusalem Policy

by Diaa Hadid

President Trump warned he'd cut off money to countries that voted in favor of a U.N. resolution condemning his Jerusalem change, but he was defied by most of his Muslim allies, including Pakistan.

Books
Arts

The 25th Anniversary Of David Sedaris Reading 'Santaland Diaries'

by David Sedaris

Before he became a best-selling writer and humorist, David Sedaris worked as a department store elf. We bring you the 25th anniversary of David Sedaris reading from his essay "Santaland Diaries."

Arts

The Art Of Gift Wrapping

Professional gift wrapper Mia Canada says she used to be a gift bag person. But that all changed after a seasonal job opportunity allowed her to explore the creative side of wrapping presents.

Puerto Rico's Governor On Recovery Efforts And GOP Tax Plan

It's been a little over three months since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. NPR's David Greene gets an update on recovery efforts from the governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rossello.

Economy

Business Owners Face Complicated Choices With Republican Tax Plan

by Jim Zarroli

The measure presents a lot of complicated choices for American business owners who want to take advantage of a lowered corporate tax rate. The bill lowers the corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent.

Idaho Gets A 'Dark Sky Reserve'

Just over 14,000 square miles of central Idaho have been designated a "Dark Sky Reserve" for committing to preserving a pristine night sky by limiting light pollution.

News Brief: McConnell On 2018, Lawsuit Against Trump Dismissed

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell talked with NPR about his legislative agenda for 2018. Also, Jonathan O'Connell of The Washington Post discusses a dismissed lawsuit against President Trump.

Science

How Humans Use 'Strategic Ignorance' When Facts Get In The Way

by Shankar Vedantam

Social science research explores how our minds push away information that gets in the way of our feelings and desires.

Sports

Remembering Sports Broadcaster Dick Enberg

The sports world is saying goodbye to one of its most beloved voices after play-by-play commentator Dick Enberg died Thursday at age 82.