A drop in Yukon River salmon has hurt Alaska communities’ food supply
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Serena Fitka, executive director of the Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association, about this year’s dramatic scarcity of Yukon River salmon and its effect on communities.
Potential candidates always test political waters in Iowa. Trump’s trip is different
Former President Donald Trump, who is teasing another run, is holding a large rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Saturday night.
Pfizer officially asks the FDA to authorize its COVID vaccine for kids aged 5-11
“With new cases in children in the U.S. continuing to be at a high level, this submission is an important step in our ongoing effort against #COVID19,” the pharmaceutical giant said.
Los Angeles will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine for indoor establishments
Mayor Eric Garcetti approved the sweeping ordinance on Wednesday, adding Los Angeles to a list of other major cities requiring patrons to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine.
We need to talk about your gas stove, your health and climate change
Americans love their gas stoves, but they pollute homes and are connected to a supply system that leaks methane. That’s part of a battle as more people face a decision about switching to electric.
News brief: abortion law blocked, debt limit fix, caregivers’ COVID deaths
Texas’ abortion law is temporarily blocked. Congress appears closer to a deal that keeps the government paying its bills. A study estimates more than 140,00 children have lost a caregiver to COVID-19.
The last Sears in Illinois is preparing to close for good
Sears will close its last remaining mall location in a Chicago suburb on Nov. 14. What does it mean to loyal customers to see such a once iconic and proud brand close up shop?
Biden names ex-Delaware governor to oversee Afghan resettlement in the U.S.
The White House has put former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell in charge of helping oversee efforts to resettle Afghan refugees.
The Dodgers trump the Cardinals with a late game walk-off home run
The Los Angeles Dodgers will now face off against the their biggest rivals, the San Francisco Giants, in the National League division series this Friday.
Thousands of Afghans at a military base in Wisconsin await resettlement
Some 13,000 Afghan refugees who escaped the Taliban forces find themselves in an Army base in rural Wisconsin. They await resettlement in communities across the nation.
Some oil from the California spill breaks up in ocean currents
A Coast Guard spokesman says the spread could make it more challenging to skim the oil.
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