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Mei Liu rests after receiving her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a Seattle Children’s Hospital vaccine clinic on Feb. 10. Liu had tried and failed to secure an appointment. It took multiple helpers days to finally find an open spot for her. (Deborah Wang)

Eligible Americans Face Obstacles Signing Up For COVID-19 Vaccine

KUOW reporter Deborah Wang talks about the problems her mother ran into signing up for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Sepsis, which is sometimes called blood poisoning, is essentially the body's overreaction to an infection.

Vitamin C Fails Again As Treatment For Sepsis

Sepsis is one of the most common causes of death for hospitalized patients. The search for an effective treatment has been frustrating.

Xavier Becerra, President Biden's nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, contended with critics of abortion rights on the first day of his confirmation hearings Tuesday.

'It's a Minefield': Biden's Pick For Health Secretary Faces Abortion Politics

As California's attorney general, Xavier Becerra fought Trump-era restrictions on reproductive health. If confirmed, he'll navigate an even more difficult legal and political landscape.

William Burns, President Biden's nominee for CIA director, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. Burns served more than 30 years at the State Department and would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency.

CIA Nominee William Burns Talks Tough On China

Burns said his top priority as spy chief would be a rising China. He received strong bipartisan support in testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee and was widely expected to be confirmed.

An artist's depiction of a nuclear powered spacecraft of the sort that might one day carry people to Mars. Nuclear could allow for faster journeys, according to the experts.

Experts Ponder Nuclear Rockets To Send Humans To Mars

Nuclear rocket technology might be the fastest, safest way to get to the red planet. But if NASA wants to go, it should start development now.

Springfield Police Officer Arrested On Sexual Assault, Misconduct Charges

The Illinois State Police have arrested Springfield Police Officer Taylor Staff after a criminal investigation following allegations of misconduct.Staff,…

Robert Stewart was one of the first Black officers hired by LAPD. He was terminated in 1900 and on Tuesday the Los Angeles Police Commission unanimously voted to have him reinstated to retire with honor.

One Of LAPD's 1st Black Officers Reinstated More Than 120 Years After His Firing

Robert Stewart was among the first Black officers hired by the LAPD. He spent 11 years on the force before he was unjustly terminated, according to the Los Angeles Police Commission.

Transgender Military Recruits Wait For Policy Changes To Be Formalized

Drew Garza welcomed the Biden White House lifting a ban on transgender recruits. But Garza and other would-be transgender recruits are waiting for the formal requirements and rules for their service.

COVID-19 Variant Found In New York City Worries Researchers

Scientists have spotted yet another potentially worrisome coronavirus variant, a strain that has a mutation that may help it evade vaccines, and seems to be spreading fast in New York City.

Texas Lawmakers To Hold 1st Hearing Into Devastating Blackouts

The massive failure of the Texas energy system has spurred a blame game and fresh calls for reform. Texas lawmakers are debating what went wrong, and how to keep it from happening again.

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