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Dry ice will be used to help keep the Pfizer vaccine at ultra-cold temperatures.

At Hospitals, A Race To Save 'Hundreds Of Thousands' Of Lives With New Vaccine

With the first COVID-19 vaccine doses expected to be shipped out within days, health care providers are scrambling to prepare for an unprecedentedly high-stakes vaccine rollout.

Vehicles drive on snow and sleet-covered roads Monday, in Spring, Texas. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration in all of the state's 254 counties.

Major Storm Unleashes Ice, Snow And Frigid Temperatures Across Much Of The U.S.

The powerful storm is bringing record-low temperatures, widespread power outages and hazardous conditions to a swath of the country the National Weather Service calls "unprecedented and expansive."

The sun rises above power lines in the San Carlos neighborhood in San Diego, Oct. 1, 2020.

Heat Wave Persists In San Diego County, Relief Not Expected Until This Weekend

Temperatures will soar into the triple digits Thursday in many San Diego County communities as a brutal heat wave continues to grip the region, according to the National Weather Service.

The Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility, dug in the mid-1960s in Fairbanks, Alaska, allows scientists a three-dimensional look at frozen ground.

Whatever Happened To ... The Melting Permafrost?

Spoiler alert: It's still melting. A new study looks at the impact of rising rainfall. Meanwhile, scientists are more concerned about environmental threats than defrosting pathogens.

Wilma Banks, who lives in the neighborhood of New Orleans East, sits on her bed next to her nebulizer and CPAP machine. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, when much of New Orleans was left without power, she wasn't able to power up the medical devices and had only her limited supply of inhalers to widen her airways.

Entergy Resisted Upgrading New Orleans' Power Grid. Residents Paid the Price

Entergy failed to rebuild a stronger system after hurricanes repeatedly damaged its electric grid. Then Hurricane Ida knocked out power for more than a week in the middle of a heat wave.

No Caps, No Gowns: For Many In The Class Of 2020, Commencement Is Called Off

For many college students, walking across the stage isn't just a celebration, it's a recognition of years of hard work, and often sacrifices from their families. What happens when it's cancelled?

Borrego Springs Library, pictured in July 2019, is a designated "cool zone" for San Diego County, scheduled to open for cooling purposes on Monday June 15, 2020. No library services will be offered at this time.

Excessive Heat Warning Issued For SD County Deserts

The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning Saturday through 9 p.m. for San Diego County deserts.

President Biden did not call out his predecessor by name during his Thursday night address, but he did say that a year ago, the country was "hit with a virus that was met with silence" and "denial."

Biden Sets Goal Of July 4th To 'Mark Independence' From Coronavirus

In his prime-time address, the president projected that all Americans will be able to get in line for a vaccine by May 1. He also denounced "vicious hate crimes against Asian Americans."

U.S. track star Allyson Felix smiles after winning the bronze medal in the 400 meter race on Friday.

The 14 Moments That Swept Us Away At The Tokyo Olympics

NPR's team in Tokyo put together our favorite moments of the Games, where participants showed their athleticism, sportsmanship, and what motivated them to compete.

Facebook is pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices, this time saying the social media giant is standing up for small businesses in television and radio advertisements and full page newspaper ads.

Why Is Facebook Launching An All-Out War On Apple's Upcoming iPhone Update?

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Apple's Tim Cook are fighting over iPhone privacy rules. At stake is the future of how iPhone user data is used by data brokers and advertisers.

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