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With limited COVID-19 vaccine doses, who would get them first?
A CDC advisory committee is debating this issue Tuesday. Half of U.S. adults could be considered high priority yet the initial supply is likely to be only enough for 3 to 5 percent of the population.
'Enormous and tragic': U.S. has lost more than 200,000 people to COVID-19
The U.S. death toll has doubled since May. Some experts predict it could nearly double again before 2020 ends. "We are experiencing a tremendous amount of unnecessary suffering," one researcher says.
The only Hmong plastic surgeon in the world would like to see that change
Growing up, David Thao translated doctor’s appointments for Hmong elders. Now, as a founder of the Hmong Medical Association, he speaks for the community — and for himself.
Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol
The number of Minnesota lawmakers of color has tripled over the past 10 years, but the Legislature remains 90 percent white — which is less racially diverse than the state’s population. A St. Paul program is trying to build a pipeline from diverse communities to the state Capitol to tackle widening racial disparities.
As U.S. nears 200,000 dead, hospital staff reflect on those lost
Front-line workers in Houston, Seattle and New York City tell NPR about their experiences in hospitals over the last six months. "2020 can't keep going like this," one doctor says.
How to work from home without hurting your back or losing focus 
More than six months ago, many of us had to scramble to create a home office. We're either working from a desk, dining room table, couch, or maybe even our bed. And the distractions that come with working from home can make it harder to do our job. Two experts explained why an ergonomically correct workstation is important and offered tips on being productive at home.