South Africa Seeks New Vaccine Strategy After Study
Researchers determined the AstraZeneca vaccine is not as effective against certain cases of a variant first discovered in the country.

President Biden to end emergency declarations for COVID
Those free at home COVID tests are expected to be a thing of the past after the emergency declaration ends.
By Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi / AP
President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies May 11
This comes as lawmakers have already ended elements of the emergencies that kept millions of Americans insured during the pandemic.
By Susan Walsh / AP
WHO says COVID remains an emergency but is in transition
The World Health Organization said there is still uncertainty in COVID-19's future, but the virus is at a "transition point."
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China-US tensions rise over suspected Chinese spy balloon
The Pentagon decided not to shoot down the balloon because of concerns about hurting people on the ground.
By Larry Mayer/The Billings Gazette via AP
Top White House economic adviser to exit role
This is the second major departure from the White House in recent weeks.
By Evan Vucci / AP
Inside the largest ice fishing tournament in Minnesota
The tournament only lasts one afternoon, but for hundreds of local volunteers, it takes all year long to put together.
By Scripps News