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As the pandemic continues to take its toll, we’ll talk to one of America’s leading science pioneers. Plus – what’s behind the alarming rise in violence against Asian Americans?

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/26/the-heat-one-scientists-fight-against-disease-racism-against-asian-americans

Cuban scientists say their most advanced COVID-19 vaccine is entering a critical phase next month. It's a process being carried out jointly with Iran. If all goes well, the vaccine could be ready...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/26/cuba-and-iran-collaborate-on-covid-19-vaccine

The municipality of Petare in Caracas has been celebrating 400 years since its foundation this week. The shantytown is one of the biggest in the world. Its residents say it’s sometimes negative...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/26/petare-venezuela-celebrates-400-years

While the U.S. has certainly beefed up its COVID-19 testing, there's still plenty to be desired. And now one company is trying to make it as easy as getting a can of Coke out of a vending machine...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/26/covid-19-test-vending-machines

CGTN explores what has been done to improve social justice and what more is needed.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/26/racial-equality-in-the-u-s-still-needs-work-experts-say

Ghana has received the first deliveries from the United Nations COVAX initiative on Wednesday and became the first country to get COVAX vaccines. Learn more about COVAX vaccine-sharing scheme.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/25/ghana-becomes-first-country-to-receive-covid-vaccines-from-covax

In the Year of the Ox, oxen are still employed on some ranches, like the one run by the Brompton family in N.E. Colorado. See how this Colorado family feels about seeing their beloved pets in the...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/25/year-of-the-ox-working-oxen-on-the-family-farm-in-colorado

More than 112 million people have been infected with COVID-19 worldwide, but the impact of this pandemic on our mental health is much harder to assess. See how COVID-19 is affecting our mental he...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/25/covid-19-could-have-long-term-impact-on-mental-health

The United States and Iran remain at an impasse over which country will make the first move in returning to the 2015 nuclear deal.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/25/the-heat-u-s-iran-nuclear-stalemate

Drugmakers Pfizer and AstraZeneca have been struggling to keep up with global demand for COVID-19 vaccines. At a news conference last week, Mexico’s top anti-virus epidemiologist said that dema...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/24/covid-vaccine-shortages-causing-rising-concern-in-mexico

Early results showed that the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine was more than 89 percent effective against the coronavirus in its phase three trials. The company has enrolled the vaccine trial with 30,000...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/24/novavax-covid-19-vaccine-could-be-ready-by-summer

U.S. President Joe Biden and other Democrats wants to raise the federal minimum wage from the current $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2025. But some lawmakers, both Republican and Democrat are opposed sa...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/24/15-minimum-wage-could-lead-to-layoffs-in-the-u-s

The war in Afghanistan rages on as a major deadline looms for U.S. forces to leave the country.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/24/the-heat-afghanistan-whats-next

A historical moment in Colombia’s transitional justice took place this month.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/23/640237

Cuba could soon become the first Latin American country to produce its own COVID-19 vaccine after one of four candidate products enters Phase III clinical trials in March.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/23/cuba-close-to-first-latin-american-country-to-produce-own-covid-19-vaccine

America has surpassed 500,000 deaths from COVID-19 Monday. Earlier on Monday, President Biden also pledged to do more to help small and minority-owned businesses weather the economic impact of th...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/23/u-s-reaches-grim-milestone-with-500000-covid-19-deaths

Putting relations back on the right track. China makes the case for cooperation, instead of confrontation, with the United States.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/23/the-heat-china-u-s-relations

According to the United Nations, developing countries are disproportionately suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. The damage extends beyond public health, with impacts to access to education ...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/20/full-frame-poverty-alleviation-in-developing-countries

Leaders from the Group of Seven Nations vow to work together to improve global access to COVID-19 vaccines.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/20/the-heat-g7-leaders-pledge-on-covid-19-vaccines

The Mexican government hopes to vaccinate everyone over the age of 60 in the coming months, about 15 million people- that’s only 12 percent of the total population. Many people worried about th...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/19/covid-19-vaccination-begins-for-elderly-in-mexico

Soberana 02, Cuba’s first vaccine candidate will enter Phase III clinical trials next month and will be one step closer to producing Latin America’s first vaccine against the virus.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/19/cubas-first-covid-vaccine-nears-final-trials

A cancer drug derived from sea squirts called Aplidin is showing signs of being able to protect a key human protein attacked by SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. See the latest.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/19/marine-life-could-provide-treatment-for-covid-19

Some schools in Bogota, Colombia have re-opened allowing children to go back to their classrooms this week after almost a year of virtual learning.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/19/schools-reopen-in-bogota-after-nearly-a-year

In the U.S., there’s a push to return most students to in-person learning by the end of April. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said states should prioritize teachers for vac...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/19/vaccinating-teachers-as-part-of-return-to-in-person-learning-in-the-u-s

Movie theaters are reopening in Venezuela, but only every other week. That’s part of the Venezuelan government’s plan to stop the spread of the coronavirus. How will movie theaters adapt to t...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/19/movie-theaters-reopen-in-venezuela

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial acquittal was quick and clear. Some Republicans have said that Democrats could face impeachment in the future. So, what does all of...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/19/concerns-whether-impeachment-will-become-commonplace

Hundreds of thousands of Americans still without power in the state of Texas, as yet another storm bears down on the United States. How much is global warming to blame?

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/19/the-heat-extreme-weather-pummels-united-states

As South Africa battles COVID-19, it is also dealing with a series of challenges on several fronts including the economy and jobs. 

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/18/the-heat-south-africas-challenges-2

A minority community in Miami, Florida is coming together to help each other in these pandemic times of increased food insecurity. A local organization is utilizing free-for-all refrigerator...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/18/a-community-joins-to-fight-food-insecurity

A small city in the Brazilian state of São Paulo has been chosen for a groundbreaking study to test how well China's CoronaVac vaccine can reduce coronavirus contagion in its population. T...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/18/brazilian-state-aims-to-vaccinate-entire-city

The most recognizable faces associated with the Civil Rights Movement in the United States are Black men like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. The many women who organized and marched along...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/18/black-history-month-the-women-behind-the-civil-rights-movement

On a recent Saturday, more than 700 people flooded a Denver Black church for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Surveys show African-Americans are more hesitant than others in the populati...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/17/the-impact-of-african-americans-on-the-medical-field

The last trace of Donald Trump’s 1980s seaside casino venture has gone. But what does that mean for the future of Trump's financials?

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/17/the-future-of-trumps-financials

U.S. officials fear their extremist ideology will also survive the end of the Trump era.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/17/groups-connected-to-attack-on-u-s-capitol-still-thriving

SPACs are the latest hot trend on Wall Street.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/17/spacs-become-latest-trends-on-wall-street

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi facing the largest demonstrations since he came to power. We will take a look at the protests by thousands of farmers in the country.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/17/the-heat-farmers-protest-in-india

Several studies in the United States suggest that COVID-19 survivors might not need a second dose of a coronavirus vaccine. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says all Americans may be eligible to get the vac...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/16/covid-19-survivors-might-only-need-one-vaccine-dose

Large gatherings are a major concern in Mexico as COVID-19 cases approach two million. One mayor outside Mexico City created a police unit with the sole job of stopping parties with 10 people or ...

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/16/covid-19-police-force-breaks-up-parties-in-mexico-city-area

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been slow and limited across the United States. Reports say some of the wealthy and elite have sought to jump the line by using their connections.

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/16/wealthy-people-scramble-for-covid-19-vaccine-in-the-u-s

The U.S. Senate acquits Donald Trump of inciting the mob that stormed the U. S. Capitol last month. What does it mean for his political future and beyond?

https://america.cgtn.com/2021/02/16/the-heat-u-s-congress-acquits-donald-trump