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U.S. begins vaccinations as COVID-19 deaths reach 300,000

The U.S. passed 300,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Monday just hours after vaccine doses rolled out to Americans for the first time. William Brangham reports on a day that has brought landmark moments in the pandemic.

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Sign-up rush expected as ACA enrollment deadline approaches

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

A crush of sign-ups is expected Tuesday on the last day of open enrollment for HealthCare.gov. That could help solidify the standing of "Obamacare" as an improbable survivor in the Donald Trump years.

Trump eases rules for religious social service providers

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said the changes will "remove unfair obstacles." Critics, however, said the changes will remove important protections for LGBTQ people and others who may face discrimination from religious groups.

Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and it’s having devastating consequences

By Cat Wise, Jaywon Choe

Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and its consequences can be devastating. Those experiencing high levels of trauma can see dramatically lower life expectancies, and the CDC estimates it accounts for billions of dollars in healthcare costs and lost productivity.

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U.S. COVID-19 deaths top 300,000 as vaccinations begin

By Adam Geller, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press

The number of dead tallied by Johns Hopkins University rivals the population of St. Louis or Pittsburgh. It is more than five times the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam War.

WATCH: HHS holds kickoff event for COVID-19 vaccine

By Associated Press

Officials said health care workers along with nursing home residents will be first in line for vaccination, with others to follow in the coming weeks and months.

How to find help with healing from childhood trauma

By Rachel Wellford

Childhood trauma is a complicated issue and the path to recovery is not one-size-fits-all, but here is a starting point for those seeking help.

CDC says people with history of severe allergic reactions can get COVID-19 vaccine

By Casey Ross, STAT

The CDC said people who have had severe reactions to prior vaccines or injectable drugs can still get the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic

By Christina Larson, Aniruddha Ghosal, Marcelo Silva de Sousa, Associated Press

Viruses that emerge from bats are more lethal in humans than those from other species. Scientists are probing the mysteries of bat immune systems and investigating strategies to minimize contact between humans and livestock with bats and other wild animals.

U.S. health workers start receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Hospitals are rolling out the first small shipments, as boxes of precious frozen vials arrive at locations around the country — a day of hope amid grief as the nation’s death roll nears 300,000.