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NIH Director Predicts Vaccinations Will Start This Month

Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, says people in some of the highest-risk groups will likely be starting vaccinations this month.

The statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson in front of the barracks at Virginia Military Institute in an archival photo. VMI began removing the statue Monday.

Virginia Military Institute Removes Statue Of Confederate Gen. 'Stonewall' Jackson

The figure of Jackson was removed from its pedestal in front of the campus barracks Monday morning. It will be relocated to the Virginia Museum of the Civil War in New Market, Va.

These days only park rangers and loggers are allowed in to Big Basin Redwoods State Park following a devastating wildfire that destroyed most of the infrastructure in California's oldest and one of its most iconic state parks. Big Basin is home to the largest continuous stand of ancient coastal redwoods south of San Francisco.

California's Ancient Redwoods Face New Challenge From Wildfires And Warming Climate

California's iconic old-growth redwoods are incredibly resilient and built to survive fires. But even they may find it harder to rebound amid the mounting impacts of climate change.

Brandon Scott, Baltimore's youngest mayor in more than a century, during his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday.

Baltimore's New Progressive Mayor Is Ready To Tackle The City's Biggest Problems

Brandon Scott is the city's youngest mayor in more than a century. The 36-year-old campaigned on an unprecedented platform of curbing mayoral power.

The authorization under consideration for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine would be for "individuals 16 years of age and older."

FDA Analysis Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Finds It Effective And Safe

The Food and Drug Administration finds "no specific safety concerns" that would stand in the way of authorization of the vaccine for emergency use. Effectiveness is 95% after two doses.

The official height of Mount Everest has been the subject of intense negotiations between Nepal and China. The revised number both countries have agreed upon: 8,849 meters, or about 29,032 feet.

Everest Gets A Growth Spurt As China, Nepal Revise Official Elevation Upward

After years of surveys and calculations, the countries said Tuesday that the world's highest peak now stands about 29,032 feet above sea level — more than 2 feet taller than the previous consensus.

Under a new rule issued last week by the Transportation Department, only dogs that meet strict service animal standards will be allowed to fly with passengers.

No More Emotional Support Peacocks As Feds Crack Down On Service Animals On Planes

A rule going into effect in the new year will allow only trained and certified dogs to accompany people with disabilities on commercial airline flights.

12/8 KVCR Midday News: COVID-19 Surge, Power Cuts to Prevent Wildfires, and More

Monday through Thursday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include:1. Hundreds of California nursing homes are…

Stephen Hahn, who heads the FDA, tells NPR the agency will likely make a decision about Pfizer's vaccine "shortly after" a meeting on Thursday.

FDA Head Stephen Hahn On What's Next For Pfizer Vaccine In Fast-Moving Process

The FDA will likely make a decision about approving Pfizer's vaccine "shortly after" an advisory committee meeting on Thursday. The agency has found "no specific safety concerns" about the vaccine.

President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani speaks during an appearance last week before the Michigan House Oversight Committee in Lansing. Days later, it was revealed he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

After Giuliani Hearing Last Week, Michigan House Is Accused Of COVID-19 Violations

Following an employee complaint, Michigan's House of Representatives is being investigated over alleged coronavirus safety breaches, but state senators will continue to meet.

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