In Iowa, College Football Returns As State COVID-19 Cases Soar A look at the state of colleges in Iowa, which has the third-highest number of new infections per capita in the U.S. Iowa State will play its first game of the season in an empty stadium. Elissa Nadworny
Pennsylvania Teacher Discusses Hybrid Teaching Schools across the U.S. are teaching in a new, pandemic reality. NPR's Scott Simon talks with high school instructor Susan Heydt about her school's decision to mix in-person and remote learning.
A COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Only 50% Effective. Is That Good Enough? Scientists are racing to develop a vaccine that proves "safe and effective." It may not prevent infection in everyone who gets it, but it still could eventually stop the pandemic. Here's how. Allison Aubrey
'A mass casualty:' Yakama Nation tribal member reflects on devastating Covid-19 impact to her community Covid-19 is on track to be a leading cause of death in the state by the end of the year. But the death toll is not shared proportionally among communities. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Adults With COVID-19 Twice As Likely To Have Eaten At Restaurants, CDC Study The study compared the habits and activities of 314 adults who had been tested for the virus. Positive cases more often reported dining at a restaurant within 14 days before they showed symptoms. Jason Slotkin
Coronavirus FAQs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up? Should you go on a date with someone new ... or revisit an ex if you feel safer that way? How do you know if a potential partner is following pandemic safety rules? And is it safe to have sex? Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
As COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Move At Warp Speed, Recruiting Black Volunteers Takes Time Some pharmaceutical companies are well into the final phase of clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine. But efforts to recruit patients from minority groups are just beginning. Blake Farmer
Texas History Teacher Hosts Virtual Lessons While On Historical Road Trip U.S. history teacher Cathy Cluck had never taught online. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to rethink her strategy, she went on a "Great American History Road Trip" and taught from the road.
News Brief: U.S. Wildfires, Coronavirus Relief Bill, Russian Election Hackers Fires continue to rage in the West Coast. The Senate failed to advance another COVID-19 relief bill. And, Microsoft says the Russian hackers who disrupted the 2016 election are back.
Questions On Getting Flu Shot This Year Answered The flu season is around the corner, and doctors are encouraging people to get flu shots. A mix of COVID-19 and influenza could make for a tricky winter and burden the health care system. Allison Aubrey