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WATCH: Senate Health committee approves pandemic preparedness bill for congressional vote

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

A Senate committee approved a bipartisan blueprint to overhaul the nation’s public health system, applying the lessons of COVID-19 to future outbreaks through a new chain of command, a stronger medical supply chain and clearer crisis communications.

Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he's 'feeling fine'

By Associated Press

Obama encouraged more Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, despite the declining infection rate in the U.S.

What's in the $1.5 trillion federal spending bill moving through Congress?

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Even for Congress, the $1.5 trillion package is a long, long bill. In fact, the measure and its cost are so daunting that it can be hard to digest. Here's a look at some of what's going on as the…

U.S. officials extend the travel mask rule while weighing new approach

By David Koenig, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation through mid-April while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.

WHO reverses stances on COVID boosters, now 'strongly supports' extra doses

By Associated Press

An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.

Moderna greenlights new vaccine facility in Kenya, its first in Africa

By Associated Press

Moderna says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kenya’s government for the drugmaker's first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Africa.

WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki says Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Nearly a year after passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the administration says the federal government has nearly depleted funding dedicated directly to COVID-19 response.

Biden seeks $10 billion for aid to Ukraine, $22.5 billion for COVID expenses

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The requests would be additions to a planned budget agreement that Congress is trying to finish before a March 11 deadline. The $10 billion for Ukraine would be a rapid escalation of the $1.4 billion provided by the United States…

WATCH: Highlights from Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden has vowed in his first State of the Union address to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.

WATCH: President Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union address - A PBS NewsHour Special

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.