Jan 29 WATCH: Biden administration says new vaccines unnecessary to meet 200 million dose goal By Associated Press Psaki says the Biden administration would “rely on our health and medical experts to advise” on additional vaccines. Continue reading
Jan 28 California lawmakers agree to help cover some unpaid rent By Adam Beam, Don Thompson, Associated Press California lawmakers have agreed to use $2.6 billion in federal stimulus money to pay up to 80 percent of some tenants' unpaid rent. But that applies only if landlords agree to forgive the rest of their debt. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 3:54 News Wrap: Coronavirus strain from South Africa discovered in South Carolina In our news wrap Thursday, a more contagious version of COVID-19 from South Africa arrived in the U.S with cases confirmed in South Carolina, the pandemic shrank the U.S. economy by 3.5 percent last year, at least six people died… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 6:50 What impact will Biden’s executive orders have on health care? A key part of one of the executive orders signed by President Biden Thursday will reopen enrollment for the Affordable Care Act. Biden's other executive action will revoke a policy that barred funding for groups overseas that performed abortions or… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 4:47 For some Americans, finding a vaccine involves anger, frustration and anxiety By Claire Mufson, Jaywon Choe More than 25 million shots of a COVID vaccine have been given out, or about 8 doses for every 100 people. But the process can be difficult and overwhelming. Here's a sampling of what some Americans say they are facing… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 6:54 How to protect yourself from the new coronavirus strains By William Brangham, Alison Thoet There are now several troubling variants of the coronavirus circulating, and a few seem to make the virus more contagious. One variant , the United Kingdom strain, is also more likely to make people sick or to kill them. The… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 3:48 Two students’ Brief But Spectacular takes on race and being underestimated Shortly before the pandemic, NewsHour traveled to Georgia and spoke with two high school seniors, Audrey McNeal and Shaylon Walker. Now in their first year of college, here's their Brief But Spectacular takes on race and being underestimated. Continue watching
Jan 28 Why kids need special support when a parent is locked up By Sam Lane, Cat Wise CHICAGO – Ray Robinson was 8 years old when he was first detained by police. He grew up mostly on the south side of Chicago, surrounded by poverty, drugs and gang violence. Robinson’s parents “did the best they could,” but… Continue reading
Jan 28 8 tips for finding a COVID-19 vaccine By Vignesh Ramachandran Vaccine distribution is rolling out differently state-by-state, but here are some general tips to help you and your family get protected. Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Pelosi wants security money to face ‘enemy’ within House By Alan Fram, Associated Press Pelosi's remarks underscored how anxiety about security has remained high in Congress since Trump supporters’ Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, which led to five deaths. Continue reading