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America's librarians announce their top children's book picks virtually on Monday. Among the honors they're awarding are the 2021 Newbery and Caldecott medals.

The White House's top medical adviser says the virus won't go away entirely. Instead, it should eventually hit a level where it "doesn't disrupt our normal social, economic and other interactions."

Citing an "atmosphere of arrogance" among the top civilian leaders at the Pentagon, another retired general is calling for the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. During an interview with NPR, retired Maj. Gen. John Riggs says it is time for Rumsfeld to step aside.

The country's top infectious disease expert is leaving the federal government. Fauci served under seven presidents and helped lead the country through multiple health crises.

Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month's NFL draft, was charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member.

It’s been 10 years since Indiana made reducing maternal and infant mortality a top priority. But despite a lack of improvement in those rates, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said progress has been made.

President Obama predicts Kentucky will be crowned college basketball champion and cap off a perfect season. He also picks three top seeds and one No. 2 seed to make the Final Four.

Dreiband, who currently works for a prestigious D.C. law firm, was once top lawyer for the EEOC in the George W. Bush administration. He also worked in the office of Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr.

Less than two weeks after it was discovered, asteroid 2023 DW sits at the top of the "risk list" maintained by the European Space Agency.

Renee Montagne has just returned from a month in Afghanistan. She tells Scott Simon what has become of Bamiyan, home to the giant Buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban.