California Will Begin Setting Aside 10% Of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For Teachers
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the plan on Friday as part of an effort to accelerate in-person learning across the state.
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Court Temporarily Blocks South Carolina Heartbeat Abortion Ban
"Today, abortion remains safe and legal in South Carolina, and politicians' plan to restrict access to health care has failed," the region's Planned Parenthood president said following the decision.
Water Returning To Austin As Texas Recovers From Deep Freeze And Power Failures
Austin Water says service should resume over the weekend, but pressure could be low. The boil-water notice continues. Using washing machines and dishwashers is discouraged.
South Dakota AG Charged With 3 Misdemeanors In Crash That Killed Pedestrian
Officials on Thursday said given the evidence, they could not bring more severe charges against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, who fatally struck a man walking down a rural road in September.
Justice Department Charges Suspected Oath Keepers In Plot To Attack The Capitol
The Justice Department charged six more members of a far-right militia group for allegedly plotting ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. At least three others were already charged from the group.
If Schools Follow CDC Guidance, Biden's Reopening Goals Could Be Hard To Reach
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest school guidelines are running into complicated facts on the ground, especially when it comes to physical distancing and community spread.
How Texas Could Address Its Energy Infrastructure Going Forward
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with professor Le Xie of Texas A&M University about what Texas can do to prevent blackouts due to extreme weather as the state has experienced this week.
Revisiting Texas Exceptionalism After A Disastrous Weather Week
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Karen Attiah, the global opinions editor at The Washington Post, about her new column on the myth of Texas exceptionalism.
Winter Weather Exacts Tough Toll On Mississippi
A winter storm has hit Mississippi particularly hard. Power is out in many places, streets are iced over and water is in short supply.
9/11 Commission Co-Chair On What Can Be Done To Investigate Capitol Insurrection
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Thomas Kean, former Republican Governor of New Jersey and former co-chair of the 9/11 Commission, about creating a commission to investigate what happened Jan. 6.