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Senate can't vote on $15 minimum wage, parliamentarian rules
Senate Democrats will not be forced to confront an internal political battle over increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 following a decision by the primary keeper of Senate rules.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the U.S.
February is usually the peak of flu season, but not this year. Health officials say flu cases and hospitalizations have been at their lowest levels in decades. Experts say that measures put in place to fend off COVID-19 are a big factor. Some think it's also possible that the coronavirus has essentially muscled aside not only flu, but also some other bugs usually seen in the fall and winter.
GOP rallies solidly against Democrats' virus relief package
Republicans rallied solidly against Democrats' proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as lawmakers awaited a decision by the Senate's parliamentarian that could bolster or potentially kill a pivotal provision hiking the federal minimum wage.
Feb. 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz vows shots for all by summer; State Fair 'within reach'
As the state’s vaccination effort struggles for short-term traction, Gov. Tim Walz says every Minnesotan should be able to get a shot by the summer and that a 2021 State Fair is definitely possible.
CDC launches web tool to help Americans find COVID-19 vaccines
The process of trying to get vaccinated can be confusing. A new platform from the federal government and private sector partners makes it easier to find a provider where you live.
High-end medical provider let ineligible people skip COVID vaccine line
Concierge health care provider One Medical has been allowing ineligible people to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Staff questioned what they saw as inappropriate, internal documents obtained by NPR show.