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Brendan Smialowski
The U.S. is donating more COVID vaccines and wants other rich nations to pitch in
The pledge will come at the start of a virtual summit aimed at boosting commitments from other nations and the private sector. The goal: vaccinate 70% of the world’s population within a year.
By Tamara Keith/NPR -
Marta Lavandier
Is the worst over? Modelers predict a steady decline in COVID cases through March
The delta surge appears to be peaking nationally, but modelers remain concerned about Pennsylvania.
By Rob Stein and Carmel Wroth/NPR -
Chris O’Meara
US sues to stop deal between American Airlines and JetBlue
The airlines argue that the Justice Department has no evidence that their agreement is leading to higher fares.
By David Koenig/The Associated Press -
Patrick Semansky
The Biden administration is adding worker protections to address extreme heat
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it will push to protect workers against rising temperatures, including a federal rule to safeguard workers from heat-related illnesses.
By Julia Shipley, Brian Edwards and David Nickerson/NPR -
Evan Vucci
Biden tells the U.N. the U.S is embarking on an era of ‘relentless’ diplomacy
In his first speech to delegates at the U.N. General Assembly, President Biden’s remarks stood in contrast to former President Trump’s approach. “We must work together as never before,” Biden said.
By Brian Naylor/NPR -
How ivermectin became the new focus of the anti-vaccine movement
U.S. health authorities and most doctors do not recommend using it to prevent or treat COVID-19, citing a lack of clear evidence on whether the drug works.
By Pien Huang/NPR -
Biden Administration plans mass deportation of Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas
The Department of Homeland Security will begin deporting planes full of Haitian migrants to discourage more border-crossers
By Catherine Whelan/NPR -
Another flight has left Kabul’s airport, this time with 28 U.S. citizens on board
More Americans exit Afghanistan
By Joe Hernandez/NPR -
Chris O’Meara
Trailblazing tourist trip to orbit ends with splashdown
A trailblazing tourist trip to orbit has ended safely with a splashdown in the Atlantic
By Marcia Dunn/The Associated Press -
A new housing regulator could make the American Dream more accessible for millions
The administration has narrowed down the candidates to run the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or FHFA
By Chris Arnold/NPR -
Students are damaging school bathrooms for attention on TikTok
Students are destroying or stealing items at their schools for a TikTok trend.
By James Doubek/NPR