Biden To Implement Travel Restrictions To Combat New Coronavirus Variants
Newly discovered variants of COVID-19 in South Africa and Brazil could make the virus more infectious and may decrease the efficacy of vaccines.
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Fatal Police Shootings Of Unarmed Black People Reveal Troubling Patterns
Since 2015, police officers have fatally shot at least 135 unarmed Black people nationwide. The majority of officers were white and for at least 15 of them, the shootings were not their first or last.
Arizona Republicans Reprimand Prominent Members At Odds With Trump
Over the weekend, Arizona Republicans voted to censure several prominent GOP members who have had differences with former President Trump — triggering a battle over the future of the state party.
Why Nursing Homes' COVID-19 Legal Shields May Interfere With Other Cases
Over the course of the pandemic, 27 states have granted legal immunity to nursing homes. Some advocates worry this temporary reprieve is being used to hide misconduct not related to the coronavirus.
Dallas Mayor On Vaccine Rollout Plans For Residents
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson about the city's plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to residents, especially underserved and vulnerable communities.
U.S. Tops 25 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
The devastating news comes almost one year to the day after the first case of the virus was detected in the country and as officials warn that the situation will only grow worse before it gets better.
Biden Is Catholic. He Also Supports Abortion Rights. Here's What That Could Mean
President Biden is only the nation's second Catholic president, but his position on abortion rights is at odds with the church.
With Control Of Congress, Democrats Aim To Address Voting Rights
Democrats argue major voting reforms are needed to protect democracy. Now, with control of Congress and the presidency, the party will need to decide what changes are realistic.
Yemeni Man Hopes For A Second Chance As Biden Repeals Trump's Travel Ban
A Yemeni man describes how his life was derailed by the Trump administration's travel ban and hopes President Biden'a order lifting it will help him.
Diplomats Return To State Department As Biden Administration Begins
Longtime diplomats were forced out or quit in protest during the Trump administration. Now, some are returning as Secretary of State-designate Tony Blinken vows to rebuild.