Oklahoma moves toward outlawing almost all abortions The Oklahoma state House of Representatives has given final approval that would make performing abortion a felony in the state. It comes with a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. Patrick Jarenwattananon
My Unsung Hero: A partner's love, care and commitment during chemotherapy "My Unsung Hero," our new series from the Hidden Brain team, tells stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Deb Merchant's unsung hero is her partner of 22 years.
Opinion: 5 Things I'd change about Netflix's 'Young, Famous & African' If Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor could have a hand in creating another season of the reality show, he'd ditch the 'Real Housewives' drama and get the cast to talk about COVID vaccines. Ifeanyi Nsofor
The right to abortion in Colorado is now guaranteed under state law Colorado joins 15 other states that have enacted laws to protect abortion, while the U.S. Supreme Court considers a challenge to Roe v. Wade and conservative legislatures take aim at the practice. Joe Hernandez
26 million people in Shanghai are locked down due to a surge in COVID cases The COVID-19 outbreak in China's largest metropolis of Shanghai remains "extremely grim" amid an ongoing lockdown confining around 26 million people to their homes, a city official said Tuesday. The Associated Press
Biden is pressured to end mask mandates on public transportation Airline CEOs say it's time to end the requirement that everyone wear masks in airports and on planes. The Biden administration has extended the mask mandate until mid-April. David Schaper
Pandemic updates: Covid hospitalizations tick up in King County Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
Another booster? A vaccine for omicron? Here's what could be next for COVID vaccines Federal health officials are convening with outside advisers April 6 to talk about a vaccine plan, whether that's another booster in the fall, an omicron shot or one that targets more than one strain. Rob Stein
How a Ukrainian hospital, still recovering from COVID, pivoted to a new crisis: war Once war began in Ukraine, COVID ceased being the top-level medical concern. NPR's Scott Detrow spent 24 hours with a doctor doing everything he can to help with a whole new overwhelming crisis. Kat Lonsdorf
FDA advisers meet this week on the future of COVID-19 vaccines FDA advisers meet Wednesday on the future of COVID vaccines. A fall booster push may be in works. And data is expected this month on vaccine efficacy in kids younger than five. Rachel Martin