As California's attorney general, Xavier Becerra fought Trump-era restrictions on reproductive health. If confirmed, he'll navigate an even more difficult legal and political landscape.
Read more ...The pandemic has slowed efforts to eradicate the contagious disease. Yet the country's polio effort offers insights on the launch of its coronavirus vaccine campaign.
Read more ...Millions Of Kids Learn English At School. Teaching Them Remotely Hasn't Been Easy National News
For children learning English, speaking the language can be a way to fit in. But teachers worry that remote learning means some students aren't hearing even casual English outside their classes.
Read more ...Landmark Verdict In Germany Sentences Syrian For Aiding Crimes Against Humanity National News
Eyad al-Gharib was convicted for sending protesters to a prison where they were tortured, in the first criminal trial against Syrians who served in President Bashar Assad's government.
Read more ...Chinese Pharmaceutical Makers Seek Approval For New Coronavirus Vaccines National News
If approved, the new vaccine candidates would give China a total of four OK'd for general distribution. Even so, the country's vaccine drive appears to be falling short.
Read more ...When COVID hit, a Chinese firm offered to set up testing labs in the U.S., which could have given it access to DNA data. The U.S. says this is part of China's effort to collect mass data on Americans.
Read more ...'Black Art' Chronicles A Pivotal Exhibition And Its Lasting Impact On Black Artists National News
A 1976 exhibit of art created by African Americans was the first major show by a Black curator and serves as a starting point for the HBO documentary Black Art: In the Absence of Light.
Read more ...A Tale Of The Taps: Which Hand-Washing Station Is Best In Emergencies? National News
In areas with limited access to clean running water, hand-washing stations can help limit the spread of disease. But experts say not all taps are created equal.
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