Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package
The package delivers a new round of financial assistance to Americans grappling with the impact of the pandemic. The House will need to vote on the final version.
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Asylum-Seekers Are Entering The U.S. Again — But Many More Migrants Are Left Behind
Many are fleeing crime and poverty in Central America and rushing to the U.S.-Mexico border. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas this week called the situation a “stressful challenge.“
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Listen — 4:34Are We Raising Unhelpful, Bossy Kids? Here’s The Fix
In some cultures kids roll their eyes when asked to do chores. In others, they’ll pitch in without even being asked. Researchers have identified two key practices to raise helpful children.
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Poll: Nearly One-Third Of Parents May Stick With Remote Learning
Four out of 5 parents said they support targeted interventions by schools that would help students recover academic, social and emotional skills.
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Listen — 4:00Got Questions About Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine? We Have Answers
The third COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in the U.S. requires one shot instead of two, and works a slightly different way from the others. Here’s what we know about its safety and effectiveness.
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Potholes, Grid Failures, Aging Tunnels And Bridges: Nation’s Infrastructure Gets A C-
The quadrennial Infrastructure Report Card from the American Society of Civil Engineers is an improvement from the D+ four years ago, but shows federal investment is still lacking.
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Worried About Coronavirus Variants? Here’s What You Need To Know
Scientists are spotting new coronavirus variants almost on a daily basis. So far public health experts are still most worried about three important ones.
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Biden Says U.S. Will Have Vaccine Supply For All Adults By May, Prioritizes Teachers
President Biden moves his timeline up by two months while directing all 50 states and the District of Columbia to move school workers up in line for vaccinations, beginning next week.
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5 Medical Appointments You Should Stop Putting Off
If you’ve been delaying routine medical care in the past year, now’s the time to catch up, doctors say. The consequences of missing some key screenings and health checkups can be lethal.
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FBI Director Wray Testifies Before Congress For 1st Time Since Capitol Attack
Lawmakers press the FBI director about the threat of domestic terrorism overall and what steps the bureau took to share intelligence with security officials ahead of the Capitol attack.
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