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'Here we go again': GOP not the only ones questioning updated CDC masking guidance
People who got vaccinated so they could toss their masks are frustrated by the switch.
Larry Nassar has spent thousands in prison but still owes victims nearly $58,000
Since February 2018, Nassar has had more than $12,000 deposited into his inmate account, but he still owes more than $60,000 in sentencing fees, records show.
Federal relief funds remain unspent with eviction moratorium set to end this week
Congress allocated $46 billion to help renters in need, but some people say they haven’t received any money. NBC News requested data from all 50 states, and of the 41 that responded, 26 states distributed less than 10 percent of the rent assistance money from their first federal allocation.
Man gets life in prison for murder of woman who mistook his car for an Uber
In 2019, 21-year-old Samantha Josephson stepped into what she thought was her Uber ride. A jury convicted Nathaniel Rowland of kidnapping and murder in the case. Both Uber and Lyft responded to the verdict with condolences for the family and stressed continued efforts to secure rides.
Coronavirus: confusion over masks amid changing guidelines
As Covid-19 cases continue to rise, the U.S. stands divided over changing mask guidelines. At least nine states have restrictions on mask mandates.
'Horrified,' 'shocked': Celebrities and activists slam rapper DaBaby's anti-gay comments
“This fuels stigma and discrimination and is the opposite of what our world needs to fight the AIDS epidemic," Elton John tweeted.
New effort will help trans researchers update their names in published works
The current process for transgender researchers to do so in academic journals can be administratively and emotionally burdensome.
Tracking coronavirus case surges in the United States
New coronavirus cases are rising across the country. Not all upticks are the same.
Covid-19 cases are rising around the country. See where case counts are rising the most.
NBC News is following Covid-19 case numbers in states and territories in the United States. The data will be updated daily.
Pfizer says vaccine's power wanes over time. Are you still protected?
New research from Pfizer found a drop in protection after six months, although the vaccine remained highly effective against severe illness.
Ex-New York senate candidate charged in Capitol riot asked friends to delete Jan. 6 videos
Daniel Christmann was taken into custody Wednesday on charges of disorderly conduct, entering a restricted building and demonstrating in a Capitol building.
