Nov 17 Watch 5:43 The Build Back Better bill wants to lower prescription drug costs. Does it go far enough? By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas Even while President Joe Biden is promoting the new infrastructure package, he and Democrats are trying to lock down a vote on a social spending and climate bill — The Build Back Better Act. Part of that bill is aimed… Continue watching
Nov 17 Watch 5:48 How the COVAX vaccine program is faring, and what challenges developing nations still face By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas The Biden administration is ramping up plans for vaccine manufacturing for the coming year. But developing nations have been struggling with delays and short supplies for months and will not meet their vaccination goals for this year. Drug maker Moderna… Continue watching
Nov 17 Air pollution prompts school closures as India capital considers lockdown By Sheikh Saaliq, Shonal Ganguly, Associated Press The dirty-air crisis in the city of more than 20 million people has underscored India's heavy dependence on coal, which accounts for 70% of the country's power. Continue reading
Nov 17 U.S. surpassed 100,000 overdose deaths in first year of COVID-19 By Laura Santhanam Experts believe the top drivers are the growing prevalence of deadly fentanyl in the illicit drug supply and the COVID-19 pandemic, which left many drug users socially isolated and unable to get treatment or other support. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Around 10 percent of eligible kids 5-11 have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, White House says By Zeke Miller, Associated Press It's more than three times faster than the rate adults were vaccinated at the start of the nation's vaccination campaign 11 months ago. Continue reading
Nov 17 U.S. offering funding to increase COVID-19 vaccines internationally By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration believes the boosted capacity of COVID-19 shots will help ease a global shortage of doses, particularly in lower- and middle-income nations, stopping preventable death and limiting the development of potentially new, more dangerous variants of the virus. Continue reading
Nov 16 Pfizer asks U.S. regulators to approve promising COVID pill By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks. Continue reading
Nov 16 D.C. to drop most indoor mask requirements next week By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The District of Columbia will lift its indoor mask requirement starting next week, as local COVID infection cases continue to trend downward. Starting Monday, Nov. 22, masks will no longer be required in many indoor spaces. Continue reading
Nov 16 Times Square will be open on New Year’s Eve — with vax proof By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says crowds will once again fill Times Square this New Year's Eve. Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch 4:30 What undecided parents need to know about the COVID vaccine for kids By Nicole Ellis, Courtney Norris Nicole Ellis, the NewsHour's new digital anchor and correspondent, anchors live coverage on our streaming platforms. She recently spoke with parents about the questions they have about the COVID-19 vaccine for children, and joins Judy Woodruff with what she learned… Continue watching