Friend or Foe? Naked Mole Rats Can Tell By A Unique Squeak A new study shows that naked mole rats speak with distinct dialects that appear to be learned — and reveal what group they belong to. Nell Greenfieldboyce
U.S. Economy Slows Sharply As Pandemic Resurges The Commerce Department says the U.S. economy grew just 1% in the last three months of the year, as a surge in coronavirus infections weighed on in-person businesses like restaurants. Scott Horsley
The vaccine squeeze Even if you’re eligible for a Covid vaccine, getting one is near impossible right now. That’s because more than two million Washingtonians are competing for the state's limited supply. Clare McGrane
Many Seafarers Are Stranded Aboard Ships Because Of The Coronavirus The COVID-19 pandemic has trapped hundreds of thousands of seafarers aboard cargo ships, unable to get off or switch crews due to fears of spreading the infection. Jackie Northam
As COVID-19 Cases Appear To Plateau, Fauci Warns Of More Deaths NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president's chief medical adviser and the U.S.'s top infectious disease expert, about the latest on the pandemic and current state of vaccinations.
Oregon Health Care Workers Vaccinate Stranded Motorists The workers were driving back from a COVID-19 vaccination event when they got stuck in the snow. Realizing the vaccines were about to expire, they took action: vaccinating other stranded drivers.
France Will Likely Be Put Under A 3rd Nationwide Lockdown European countries put more restrictive measures in place to control the spread of COVID-19. France has a strict overnight curfew, but the government says that's not enough to slow the virus down. Eleanor Beardsley
Biden To Sign 2 Executive Actions Related To Health Care President Biden on Thursday is expected to sign two executive actions aimed at expanding access to health insurance and reproductive health care. Selena Simmons-Duffin
How the Makah Tribe beat the coronavirus odds and flattened the curve "Our goal is to not lose one single life, and so far, we've met that goal.” John Ryan
Pandemic Piles On Already Reeling Boeing, Leading To Nearly $12 Billion Loss In 2020 The airplane manufacturer was already struggling to fix design flaws in the grounded 737 Max when the pandemic all but froze demand for new aircraft. David Schaper
