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The faithful see both crisis and opportunity as churches close across the country
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STRUTHERS, Ohio (NPR) — When Pastor Douglas Theobald steps to the pulpit at Struthers United Methodist Church this Sunday, it will likely be the last religious service in its 112-year… Read More
NASA is set to return to the moon. Here are 4 reasons to go back
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President John F. Kennedy delivered a famous speech in 1962 outlining his administration’s challenge to land Americans on the moon. “We choose to go to the… Read More
Fauci says COVID-19 won’t go away like smallpox, but will more likely become endemic
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top White House medical adviser, says that the COVID-19 pandemic won’t end with the elimination of the virus. Instead, he says that… Read More
The FDA authorizes COVID booster shots for all U.S. adults
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Food and Drug Administration has given its OK for fully vaccinated Americans who are age 18 and older to receive a COVID-19 booster shot. The… Read More
Mars Had Liquid Water On Its Surface. Here’s Why Scientists Think It Vanished
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ST. LOUIS (NPR) — All evidence points to the fact that Mars once had flowing water, but numerous flybys, orbiters, landers and rovers have confirmed one undeniable fact — any… Read More
Supreme Court To Take Up First Major Gun Rights Case In More Than A Decade
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At issue is how much the Second Amendment protects the right of individuals to carry concealed weapons outside their home for self-defense. The case will likely be argued in the fall.
Many World Leaders Call For Treaty On Future Pandemics
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Given a lack of international coordination that has beset the current coronavirus pandemic, whether such a treaty could be reached or adhered to is an open question.
‘I’m Safe On Mars,’ NASA’S New Rover To Scour Ancient Lake Bed For Life Signs
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Perseverance landed safely on the red planet on Thursday, immediately getting to work with a first photo of the rover’s “forever home.”
Biden Names 13 Health Experts To COVID-19 Transition Advisory Board
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The team, which includes former federal health officials, aims to create a blueprint for the incoming administration’s COVID-19 response as the nation battles a new surge in infections.
Pence Urges Americans To Wear Masks To Stop Spread Of COVID-19
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The vice president wore a mask during an appearance in Rockville, Md. Despite a surge in new cases, Pence insisted the country was “in a much better place than four months ago, even two months ago.”
Chinese Song Expressing Friendship During Pandemic Backfires With Wary Filipinos
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An effort by China to express solidarity with an Asian neighbor that is also battling the deadly coronavirus pandemic has not gone exactly to plan. Last week, the Chinese Embassy… Read More