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An infectious disease specialist says there's no evidence that people with facial hair carry a higher risk of infection or transmission of the coronavirus, as long as they practice diligent hygiene.

Joplin's Freeman Health System is building a new hospital in Frontenac, north of Pittsburg. The hospital plans to be nearly 170,000 feet in size with 50 beds. It will also include an emergency department, cardiac services, an intensive care unit, maternity, pediatrics, outpatient/inpatient surgery—including robotic procedures—as well as medical and radiation oncology among other services. An opening date has not been provided.

The private space flight company SpaceX has unveiled the manned version of its Dragon space capsule at its California headquarters. Founder Elon Musk has promised to make space flight inexpensive.

A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday.

Walgreens says about a quarter of its stores are unprofitable. Big pharmacy chains are struggling with growing retail competition and lower prescription payouts.

A field officer for the the aid organization Mercy Corps in northern Syria describes the daunting humanitarian mission on the ground. Mohammed wouldn't give his last name for fear of being a target.

NPR's Scott Simon contemplates the growing dining options for astronauts aboard the space station, including tacos, chile and even lobster.

This case from New York was the second time the court has refused to block such a state vaccine mandate for health care workers.

Former President Jimmy Carter served as president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, with a focus on human rights-centered policies.

Jamison was a dance star who led the famed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to new heights.