Here's the timeline for the kids COVID vaccine authorization There are a couple of big steps to get through before U.S. kids under 12 might be able to get the vaccine. Here's how the process works and when the shots could arrive. Selena Simmons-Duffin
3,900 bottles of scented room spray recalled over rare bacterial infections A scented room spray has caused a cluster of rare bacterial infections in the South and Midwest. 3,900 bottles of the room spray are being recalled, and users are being warned to bleach their sheets. Pien Huang
After the Rust shooting, one expert unpacks how people cope with accidental killings The founder of a support group for people who have caused accidental death or injury has some personal insight on the emotions stirred up by the killing of a cast member on the set of the movie Rust. Amy Isackson
With record-high deaths, Moscow and other parts of Russia enter a partial lockdown It marks an abrupt end to a sense of normalcy that had settled over Moscow. On Thursday, Russia reported 1,159 deaths in the previous 24 hours. The Kremlin blames Russians' reluctance to vaccinate. Charles Maynes
HIV activists have a history of outrageous energy. COVID protesters hope to match it A small number of health workers are protesting for global vaccine equity. Their demonstrations echo the call for equal distribution of HIV medications decades ago — but there are key differences. Maria Parazo Rose
State attorneys general issue a warning for Halloween about marijuana-type treats State officials alert parents of the unregulated, illegal marijuana snacks that favor the sober, major brand. Jonathan Franklin
How people may cope with causing unintentional deaths Following the shooting on the set of Rust, NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Maryann Gray, founder of Accidental Impacts, a support group for people who have caused accidental deaths or injury. Amy Isackson
Brazil Senate recommends Bolsonaro be charged with crimes against humanity Brazil's Senate accused President Jair Bolsonaro of crimes against humanity for his handling of the pandemic. It has asked state prosecutors to indict him, though that is unlikely to happen. Philip Reeves
When will it stop being the 'pandemic economy?' NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with economist Austan Goolsbee about what it will take for the U.S. to recover from the unique economic challenges posed by the pandemic. Jonaki Mehta
Cigarette sales went up last year for the first time in 20 years The Federal Trade Commission says sales in 2020 were up slightly, and analysts say the increase was due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the gain looks unlikely to represent a long-term trend. Scott Neuman