HIV activists have a history of outrageous energy. COVID protesters hope to match it A small number of health workers are protesting for global vaccine equity. Their demonstrations echo the call for equal distribution of HIV medications decades ago — but there are key differences. Maria Parazo Rose
State attorneys general issue a warning for Halloween about marijuana-type treats State officials alert parents of the unregulated, illegal marijuana snacks that favor the sober, major brand. Jonathan Franklin
How people may cope with causing unintentional deaths Following the shooting on the set of Rust, NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Maryann Gray, founder of Accidental Impacts, a support group for people who have caused accidental deaths or injury. Amy Isackson
Brazil Senate recommends Bolsonaro be charged with crimes against humanity Brazil's Senate accused President Jair Bolsonaro of crimes against humanity for his handling of the pandemic. It has asked state prosecutors to indict him, though that is unlikely to happen. Philip Reeves
When will it stop being the 'pandemic economy?' NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with economist Austan Goolsbee about what it will take for the U.S. to recover from the unique economic challenges posed by the pandemic. Jonaki Mehta
Cigarette sales went up last year for the first time in 20 years The Federal Trade Commission says sales in 2020 were up slightly, and analysts say the increase was due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the gain looks unlikely to represent a long-term trend. Scott Neuman
Fox anchor Neil Cavuto urged viewers to get vaccinated. Then came the death threats Cavuto, who is immunocompromised, encouraged viewers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after announcing his own breakthrough infection. When he returned to the air, he brought their emails with him. Rachel Treisman
Why Puerto Rico leads the U.S. in COVID vaccine rate — and what states can learn The highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination in the United States is not in a liberal-leaning Northeastern or West Coast state. It's in a place with a notably different political culture. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Merck will allow drug makers in other countries to make its COVID-19 pill The drug, known as molnupiravir, has shown promise in treating the disease. The agreement to license its production could help millions of people in the developing world gain access to it. Scott Neuman
Dr. Fauci answers questions about children and COVID-19 vaccines NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease expert, about the implications of an FDA advisory panel recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11.