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This week NPR Moscow correspondent Lucian Kim got vaccinated with Sputnik V, the COVID-19 vaccine that Russian President Vladimir Putin is promoting as the best in the world. Above: Kim smiles (behind his mask) after his shot.

Putin Hasn't Been Vaccinated With Sputnik V Yet But Our Correspondent Got The Shot

The president hasn't yet signed up but 2.2 million Russians have been vaccinated, countries are signing up for doses — and our Moscow reporter rolled up his sleeve.

Putin Hasn't Been Vaccinated With Sputnik V Yet But Our Correspondent Got The Shot

The president hasn't yet signed up but 2.2 million Russians have been vaccinated, countries are signing up for doses — and our Moscow reporter rolled up his sleeve.

Fans watch the high school football game between Davison and Flint Powers Catholic on September 18, 2020 in Davison, Michigan.

To Play, Or Not To Play: Schools Wrestle With CDC's Athletics Recommendations

New CDC guidance warns schools about resuming athletic activities, especially indoors, but some districts are still sending their kids to play ball.

Lots of manufacturers offer a rainbow of ink colors. People can even go online and order a bottle. The Food and Drug Administration has not regulated the pigments in tattoo inks so far, but agency officials will investigate and recall tattoo inks if they hear of a specific safety concern, like bacterial contamination that could lead to infections.

As Scientists Study Tattoo Ink Safety, Europe Bans Two Widely Used Pigments

Tattoo artists are unhappy about a new ban on blue and green pigments in Europe, while scientists say the basic science of tattoo ink is still fairly mysterious.

Asylum-Seekers Rejoice As Biden Administration Begins Processing Claims

The Biden administration will start processing some claims from asylum-seekers stranded in Mexico. But many are still worried about their fates.

A Look At How Biden Could Rebuild The Asylum System

After former President Donald Trump stalled the asylum system, President Biden is re-opening the border. But big questions remain about how to rebuild the system without triggering a new crisis.

Biden Administration's Asylum System To Replace Trump's 'Remain In Mexico'

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about the administration's next step in immigration policy. Biden calls the Trump-era program for asylum-seekers "inhumane."

President Biden speaks at the State Department on Feb. 4 as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on. "We've elevated the status of cyber issues within our government," said Biden, whose administration is investigating a major cyber breach blamed on Russia.

Biden Pledges Tough Response To Cyberthreats. Experts Say It Won't Be Easy

President Biden has a long to-do list when it comes to cybersecurity. He has to deal with a major cyber breach still under investigation, and there's a running debate over online conspiracy campaigns.

A Salvadorian girl sits inside a camp for asylum seekers on Feb. 07 in Matamoros, Mexico, where some 600 people who left Central America have been waiting for immigration court hearings.

Biden Team Unveils New Asylum System To Replace Trump's 'Remain In Mexico'

President Biden has called his predecessor's "Remain in Mexico" program for asylum-seekers "inhumane." Next week, a new program begins, but details are still being worked out.

Biden Pledges Tough Response To Cyberthreats. Experts Say It Won't Be Easy

President Biden has a long to-do list when it comes to cybersecurity. He has to deal with a major cyber breach still under investigation, and there's a running debate over online conspiracy campaigns.

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