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The CDC is recommending the vaccine for this age group. Shots could start as soon as Thursday — although the campaign will take a few days to get into full swing.

The failed ballot measure proposed a new Department of Public Safety that would emphasize a public health approach to policing.

The Biden administration wants to crack down on climate-warming methane emissions. Success will depend on a growing new industry in high-tech ways to detect methane leaks.

Movies and sports aren't the only industries with star appeal. Academia has its shining heroes as well. NPR's Julia Mitric reports on the sightings of star scholars at the Modern Language Association's annual meeting.

Pope John Paul II closes out the jubilee year, shutting the door in St. Peter's Basillica that he opened to mark the beginning of the third millennium of Christianity. Some 25 million pilgrims have visited Rome this jubilee year, to reaffirm their commitment to the faith. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports.

Rolando Arrieta reports on the first Latino crossover hit of the rock'n'roll era, a song based on a Mexican folk song.

NPR's Jack Speer reports on McDonald's latest attempts to use technology to speed up their service.

Commentator Vincent Hsia brings his personal perspective on immigration and assimilation in the United States.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Commentator Paul Eisenstein about the Detroit Auto Show, which opens this week. Concept cars are the big attraction this year. Ford is featuring two models, which incorporate designs from the past: the Thunderbird and the Forty-Nine. Daimler-Chrysler is unveiling the Liberty, a new small sport utility vehicle.

The story behind the ground breaking hit from the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.