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In January, after opening tiers 1A and 1B, California joined states like Connecticut and Indiana in pivoting from a risk-based strategy to an age-based one.

People With High-Risk Disabilities Feel Left Out By California's Vaccine System

California moved from a risk-based to an age-based system for the COVID-19 vaccine in January. People with disabilities say that pivot cast them aside and they should have been prioritized.

Zesty Lemon Recipes That Take The Citrus Beyond Garnish

Bright yellow, with a zesty, sour, tart, bright and acidic flavor, lemons can lift the taste of virtually everything we cook.

"There is no such thing as a difficult word," <a href="https://www.npr.org/2011/11/10/141240217/my-accidental-masterpiece-the-phantom-tollbooth">said</a> Norton Juster, author of <em>The Phantom Tollbooth</em>. "There are only words you don't know yet — the kind of liberating words that Milo encounters on his adventure."

'Phantom Tollbooth' Author Norton Juster Dies At 91

The author of the beloved children's book reunited with its illustrator for the more recent The Odious Ogre. Juster was also an architect and he died due to complications from a recent stroke.

3 Grad Students At University Of Helsinki Win 'Dance Your PH.D.' Contest

It's amazing to complete a Ph.D., but can you dance to it? Some scientists are getting their groove on to explain their research. An online contest offers them cash prizes.

The Senate approved a $1.9 trillion rescue package on March 6. The House is expected to vote on the legislation this week.

Here's What's In The American Rescue Plan

The colossal package allocates money for COVID-19 vaccines, small businesses and anti-poverty programs like the child tax credit. Here are the highlights of the bill President Biden signed Thursday.

What The $300 A Month Child Benefit Could Mean For A Family On The Edge

The monthly checks would mark a big shift in the federal government's approach to child poverty. One study estimates they could cut the number of poor children by half.

Unless the rules change soon, Stephanie Salazar-Rodriguez of Denver expects to spend more than $10,000 on health insurance premiums this year. That's after losing her job last month — which meant losing her employer's contribution to her health plan.

Pandemic Aid Package Includes Some Relief From High Health Plan Premiums

If passed, Biden's relief bill would significantly expand the number of people eligible for federal help in paying their health plan premiums, and would boost the size of those subsidies.

Researchers are concerned that Instagram's new "suggested posts" feature is contributing to the spread of misinformation.

The photo-sharing app owned by Facebook recommended posts and accounts making false claims about COVID-19, vaccines and the 2020 U.S. election.

Pope Francis leaves Iraq Monday after his four-day visit to the country, a first for the papacy. President Biden said the pope and his trip set an example for the entire world.

Pope Francis Defends His Trip To Iraq Despite Infection Risks

The pope spent four days visiting six cities. He met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric to encourage Christian-Muslim dialogue.

Demonstrators who oppose voting bills wear chains while holding a sit-in inside of the Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta on Monday.

Georgia Senate Republicans Pass Bill To End No-Excuse Absentee Voting

Despite Senate passage, some of the state's top Republicans, including the governor, have indicated they oppose curbing mail-in voting.

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