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Southern California recipients of a COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site in Disneyland's parking lot in January. For strongest immunity, be sure to get both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, says the CDC's new head. She also says stretching the interval between shots to six weeks can be OK "in rare circumstances."

COVID-19 Vaccine: Will It Protect Against New Variants And Do You Need A 2nd Dose?

The spread of new strains raises new questions as two COVID-19 vaccines continue their rollout across the U.S. and another vaccine candidate preps for regulatory review. Here's what you need to know.

Japan is examining its security and defense policy as Russia continues war in Ukraine

Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister who was killed July 11, championed for more robust defense and security policies. With current world events, those ideas are increasingly important in Japan.

Sen. Joe Manchin, Democrat of West Virginia, speaks to reporters about the compromise bill that could substantially alter a tax provision called the "carried interest loophole."

A tax loophole made fund managers rich. Closing it may help pay for the climate bill

The "carried interest loophole" allows hedge fund managers to tax their income at a lower rate than an ordinary salary. The provision is unpopular — yet it has survived many attempts to eliminate it.

This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak.

Recovering monkeypox patient describes urgent need for testing, vaccinations in San Diego

One San Diego resident who tested positive for monkeypox says he's worried as the virus continues to spread.

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.

President Biden says the U.S. will defend Taiwan if China invades

President Biden said that the U.S. is committed to defend Taiwan in case of an attack by mainland China. China claims the island as its own, and has threatened to invade if it declares independence.

Rescuers on boats search in the Machchu river next to a cable bridge that collapsed in Morbi district, western Gujarat state, India.

The death toll soars past 130 from suspension bridge collapse in India

Hundreds of people plunged into the river when a bridge collapsed in the state of Gujarat. The bridge had recently reopened to the public after a renovation.

A woman walks through the Oleksiivska station in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Thousands of residents have been sheltering in the city's subway stations, but the mayor says it's safe to emerge now that Russian forces are retreating.

Kharkiv's mayor says it's time to move out of the city's subway stations

As Ukrainian troops push Russian forces away from its second-largest city, the mayor urges thousands of residents to emerge from their makeshift shelters in the city's metro stations and trains.

Artist's rendering of the research vessel that will replace a 40 year old ship in the school's fleet.

New Scripps Institution Of Oceanography Research Vessel Runs On Hydrogen

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography is getting a new research ship, and it will be much better for the environment.

Colin Sweeney, 12, got a shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as his mother Nicole stands by in Pasadena in Pasadena, Calif., in May. As of this week, kids aged 5-11 can also get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Some parents want to wait to vaccinate their kids. Here's why doctors say do it now

Physicians weigh in on what you need to know about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and how to think about the risks and benefits of vaccinating your kid

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