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A scientist works on Covid-19 samples to find variations of the virus, at the Croix-Rousse hospital laboratory in Lyon, central eastern France, on January 14, 2021.

Can Vaccines Stop Variants? Here's What We Know So Far

One of the hottest areas of research right now: studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus "variants of concern."

An undated campaign photo of Akilah Weber.

Weber Wins 79th Assembly District Special Election

La Mesa City Councilwoman Akilah Weber Thursday evening was elected to the 79th Assembly District seat her mother Shirley held from 2012 until being appointed secretary of state in December.

A public notice hangs outside a vaccination center notifying of vaccine shortages, in Mahim, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday.

Is India Running Out Of Vaccine Doses?

India is the world's largest vaccine producer. But hundreds of its clinics have closed after running out of vaccine — just as the country sees a new spike in infections.

The 100 day COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign at the National City Library on April 8, 2021.

Lowrider Coalition Joins National City's 100 Day Vaccination Campaign

Every second and fourth Saturday, at the a walk-up clinic in National City, lowrider cars will be there greet patients and promote the opportunity to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

AMERICAN MASTERS: Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Stream or tune in Monday, April 12, 2021 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

FINDING YOUR ROOTS: The New World

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa who thrived in North America long before the birth of the United States.

Dr. Martin Tobin told jurors in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin that the way George Floyd was restrained effectively shut down his left lung. Floyd died in police custody last May.

Chauvin Trial: Expert Says George Floyd Died From A Lack Of Oxygen Not Fentanyl

"A healthy person subjected to what Mr. Floyd was subjected to would have died," pulmonary specialist Dr. Martin Tobin told jurors on Thursday.

President Biden leaves after speaking about his sprawling $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan on Wednesday.

With His Legacy In Mind, Biden Seeks U.S. Transformation With Infrastructure Plan

The president's overall approach to legislating so far — on a big, bold agenda — is winning plaudits from political strategists, left and right.

Michael Regan speaks during his confirmation hearing to be the Environmental Protection Agency administrator before the Senate Environment and Public Works committee on Feb. 3. In an NPR interview Thursday, Regan says technology that helps eliminate emissions is key to tackling climate change.

EPA Chief Says Biden Infrastructure Bill Will Help The U.S. Face Climate Change

EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the nation's water infrastructure needs to be "stronger and more resilient to face the climate change impacts that we are seeing right here right now."

With His Legacy In Mind, Biden Seeks U.S. Transformation With Infrastructure Plan

The president's overall approach to legislating so far — on a big, bold agenda — is winning plaudits from political strategists, left and right.

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