Christianna Silva
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Health
Americans Could See A Vaccine By Mid-December, Says Operation Warp Speed Adviser
Moncef Slaoui, the chief scientific adviser for Operation Warp Speed, says that some Americans could start receiving a COVID-19 vaccine by the second week of December.
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National
U.S. Passes 12 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
On Friday alone, there were 195,000 new confirmed cases of the virus and 1,878 deaths. The U.S. has been adding 1 million cases every six days.
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Health
What It Was Like To Participate In The Clinical Trial For Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine
PBS Newshour correspondent John Yang reflects on his experience participating in Moderna's coronavirus vaccine trial. "It started off with self-interest — I wanted to get the vaccine sooner," he says.
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National
The 1st Black Female Brigade Commander At Naval Academy: 'I Have The Heart To Do It'
Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber reflects on the historic nature of her selection as leader of the academy's 4,400 students, her plans for the future and what the appointment means to her family.
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National
U.S. Surgeon General Blames 'Pandemic Fatigue' For Recent COVID-19 Surge
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams says people are tired and aren't taking mitigation measures as seriously as before.
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Health
ICU Doctor On The Impact Of COVID-19 On Communities Of Color
Physician Taison Bell reflects on the messaging around COVID-19 disparities and whether that's impacted how some people are responding to measures to control the virus.
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Politics
Democrats Are Ecstatic About The Biden-Harris Win; Republicans' Reaction Is Mixed
Democratic politicians are celebrating "a new dawn." Some Republicans are ready to work with the new administration, while others vow to continue the fight.
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Arts & Life
For Día De Los Muertos, Remembering Those Lost To The Coronavirus
The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago does an annual exhibit for the Day of the Dead. This year, it's centered on those who have died — and will die — in the pandemic.
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Politics
After A Bitter Election, Can Americans Find A Way To Heal Their Divides?
NPR's All Things Considered has spent weeks asking experts how the nation can move forward after a bitter election. They say healing is possible, but people have to be willing to try.
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Environment
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee On How To Stay Optimistic On Fighting Climate Change
Climate change was a question in last week's presidential debate, after not being asked about in 2016 debates. Inslee made climate change the focus of his brief presidential bid.