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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been scrutinizing the use of vaccines for a number of diseases. COVID shots will still be approved for seniors and young people with health risks. Stocks lost ground today on Wall Street. The Dow fell 114 points. The Nasdaq was down 72 points. The S&P 500 dropped 23 points. This is NPR.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been scrutinizing the use of vaccines for a number of diseases. COVID shots will still be approved for seniors and young people with health risks. Stocks lost ground today on Wall Street. The Dow fell 114 points. The Nasdaq was down 72 points. The S&P 500 dropped 23 points. This is NPR.

The Trump administration has agreed to pay $5 million to the family of a woman who was shot by a police officer during the U.S. Capitol riot. The settlement is expected to resolve a $30 million federal wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of Ashley Babbitt last year. On January 6, 2021, Babbitt was shot as she climbed through a broken window of a barricaded door at the U.S. Capitol.

The Trump administration has agreed to pay $5 million to the family of a woman who was shot by a police officer during the U.S. Capitol riot. The settlement is expected to resolve a $30 million federal wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of Ashley Babbitt last year. On January 6, 2021, Babbitt was shot as she climbed through a broken window of a barricaded door at the U.S. Capitol.

A new blood test for Alzheimer's is likely to change the way the disease is diagnosed and treated. NPR's John Hamilton has more.

A new blood test for Alzheimer's is likely to change the way the disease is diagnosed and treated. NPR's John Hamilton has more.

While many of the world's bees remain well busy, it is worth noting the insects are in trouble. Today has been set aside as a day to think about declining bee populations. On this eighth annual World Bee Day, experts say the insects' numbers continue to fall due to a combination of factors ranging from insecticides to parasites and disease, all lessening their numbers.

While many of the world's bees remain well busy, it is worth noting the insects are in trouble. Today has been set aside as a day to think about declining bee populations. On this eighth annual World Bee Day, experts say the insects' numbers continue to fall due to a combination of factors ranging from insecticides to parasites and disease, all lessening their numbers.

Bees are hugely important to humans since a significant part of the human diet comes from plants that are pollinated by bees. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Bees are hugely important to humans since a significant part of the human diet comes from plants that are pollinated by bees. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to cut back his political spending. As NPR's Bobby Allen reports, Musk's spending in the 2024 presidential election for President Trump made him the country's top political donor.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. Billionaire Elon Musk says he plans to cut back his political spending. As NPR's Bobby Allen reports, Musk's spending in the 2024 presidential election for President Trump made him the country's top political donor.

President Trump traveled to Capitol Hill today to lobby on behalf of his so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Trump imploring House Republican lawmakers to put aside their internal differences over his tax cut and spending plan. Trump was upbeat, even as it remains unclear whether the multi-trillion dollar measure has the support ahead of a plan vote this week.

President Trump traveled to Capitol Hill today to lobby on behalf of his so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Trump imploring House Republican lawmakers to put aside their internal differences over his tax cut and spending plan. Trump was upbeat, even as it remains unclear whether the multi-trillion dollar measure has the support ahead of a plan vote this week.

The plan includes sweeping tax breaks and cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs. Israeli strikes have expanded across Gaza. Israel ordering a mass evacuation of civilians in southern Gaza as part of a widening offensive aimed at pressuring Hamas and releasing hostages. Here's NPR's Adil Al-Shalchi.

The plan includes sweeping tax breaks and cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs. Israeli strikes have expanded across Gaza. Israel ordering a mass evacuation of civilians in southern Gaza as part of a widening offensive aimed at pressuring Hamas and releasing hostages. Here's NPR's Adil Al-Shalchi.

The FDA has announced plans to limit access to COVID vaccines. NPR's Rob Stein has more.

The FDA has announced plans to limit access to COVID vaccines. NPR's Rob Stein has more.

This is NPR. Southwest Airlines says it wants passengers to be in keeping their portable chargers in plain sight while using them. The move comes amid concerns about the rising number of lithium battery fires. There have already been 19 this year. The airline cites the growing number of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. It says the new policy will take effect later this month.

This is NPR. Southwest Airlines says it wants passengers to be in keeping their portable chargers in plain sight while using them. The move comes amid concerns about the rising number of lithium battery fires. There have already been 19 this year. The airline cites the growing number of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. It says the new policy will take effect later this month.