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November 11, 2020 7:32 PM

Pfizer CEO sold millions in stock after coronavirus vaccine news, raising questions

Pfizer's CEO sold $5.6 million worth of stock on Monday. The company says the stock sale was made as part of a preset plan. But NPR found irregularities about when the CEO entered into that plan.

by Tom Dreisbach

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November 11, 2020 5:56 PM

After COVID diagnosis, nearly 1 in 5 are diagnosed with mental disorder

Those recovering from COVID-19 were more likely than other groups of patients to be diagnosed with a mental disorder within three months. The longevity of such problems is not yet clear.

by Laurel Wamsley

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November 11, 2020 5:50 PM

The future of working from home

What does the shift to at-home work mean for society and workers?

by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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November 11, 2020 3:22 PM

Wear masks to protect yourself from the coronavirus, not only others, CDC stresses

The public health agency had previously emphasized that masks protect other people from viruses you might expel. The new advice gives a less altruistic reason to wear face coverings.

by Maria Godoy

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November 11, 2020 2:30 PM

Minnesota coronavirus survivor stories

More than 180,000 Minnesotans have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Some have had mild symptoms, others much worse. We heard their stories. Plus, a doctor joined the program and answered your questions.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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November 11, 2020 12:20 PM

Fareed Zakaria on a post-pandemic world

Will we ever recover from the pandemic? CNN host and journalist Fareed Zakaria says yes — and we will be stronger for it.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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November 11, 2020 11:07 AM

More Minnesota schools halt in-person classes as COVID-19 cases rise

Schools across the state are beginning to suspend in-person learning as COVID-19 case rates rise. Duluth, Bloomington and Hopkins public schools have announced plans to transition their students to distance learning.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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November 11, 2020 10:22 AM

Biden wants to lower Medicare eligibility age to 60, but hospitals push back

Hospitals, a powerful political force in health care, fear lowering the eligibility age for Medicare will cost them billions of dollars because federal reimbursements are less than private insurance.

by Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News

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November 11, 2020 9:00 AM

Rock the Garden 2021 canceled

Organizers say they determined they could not do the event in its current form in a way that would guarantee the safety of community members and artists.

by Euan Kerr

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November 11, 2020 7:08 AM

What you need to know about Minnesota's new limits on bars, restaurants, gatherings

It has been a difficult few weeks in Minnesota, as COVID-19 continues its rampant spread across the state, leaving record-smashing case numbers and a devastating toll of hospitalizations and deaths. Gov. Tim Walz announced an effort Tuesday to tamp down the spread, as he imposed new statewide restrictions on bars, restaurants and social gatherings.

by Catharine Richert

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