Moderna says its new COVID vaccine is effective against omicron
Moderna says a new version of the company's COVID-19 vaccine appears to be highly effective against the omicron variant.
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Sheryl Sandberg's legacy at Facebook
Sheryl Sandberg's departure from Facebook is the end of an era for one of the tech world's most prominent women — and for the company, which is attempting a transformation to the so-called metaverse.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are after their 3rd Stanley Cup in a row
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with ESPN reporter Emily Kaplan about how consistent the Tampa Bay Lightning have been over the past three NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Jan. 6 panel will reveal their findings with new videos and photos on Thursday
The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection will launch a series of hearings Thursday. Committee members say they'll be telling the fuller story of the siege through videos and images.
With Roe set to fall, minors seeking abortion have few choices left
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rosann Mariappuram of Jane's Due Process about the impact Roe's fall would have on abortion access for minors. A teenager shares her experience navigating judicial bypass.
'Shrinkflation' accelerates globally as manufacturers quietly shrink package sizes
Shrinkflation isn't new, experts say. But it proliferates in times of high inflation as companies grapple with rising costs for ingredients, packaging, labor and transportation.
Police arrest an armed man outside Justice Kavanaugh's house
An armed man arrested near Kavanaugh's home was charged with "attempts to kidnap or murder, or threatens to assault, kidnap or murder" the justice, according to a charging document in the case.
Understanding the complaints from Simone Biles and others seeking $1B from the FBI
The group of women and girls say the bureau failed to properly follow up on credible claims against the sports doctor Larry Nassar in 2015, which allowed him to continue abusing victims.
Jan. 6 committee Chair Bennie Thompson says the U.S. came close to losing democracy
Fighting for civil rights and three decades in the House have primed Mississippi's Bennie Thompson for the most high-profile moment of his career — leading this month's hearings on Jan. 6.
A U.S. woman pleads guilty to leading an all-female ISIS battalion
Allison Fluke-Ekren admitted to operating an all-female ISIS military group and training women and girls on how to use explosive devices.