Vietnam War: Some families of Vietnamese MIAs are calling on the U.S. to help
Fifty years after the end of the war, Hanoi says nearly 200,000 Vietnamese soldiers are still missing. Some of their families are now calling on the U.S. to help find them.
The Taliban Could Soon Face A Cash Crunch As Countries Cut Off Funding To Afghanistan
The Taliban could soon be facing a cash crunch. The U.S. and other countries have taken steps to cut off the international financing which Afghanistan has relied on for much of the last two decades.
A Lack Of Health Information Has Made This Washington County A COVID Hot Spot
Walla Walla, Wash., has among the highest per capita COVID-19 rates in the U.S. But the county's public health director says it's not his job to reach unvaccinated people in his community.
Chaos Continues In The Kabul Airport As A Humanitarian Crisis Brews In Afghanistan
There have been more protests in parts of Afghanistan against Taliban rule. The militant group is already having challenges governing. With a humanitarian crisis brewing, thousands are trying to flee.
Teachers Reflect On Another Pandemic School Year
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with teachers about how they've prepared for another academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Is Trying To Improve Relations With Southeast Asia — Using Western Vaccines
U.S. vaccine diplomacy is in full swing, especially in Southeast Asia. This distribution of millions of shots is an effort aimed in part at helping regain influence across several countries.
A Traveling ICU Nurse Describes Taking On The Latest COVID Surge
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Grover Street, a travel nurse and author of the book Chasing the Surge: Life as a Travel Nurse in a Global Pandemic, about working on the road with COVID-19 patients.
How Several NBA Rookies Started Making 6 Figures Before Even Being Drafted
This year, the NBA welcomed several elite prospects who skipped college to play for a new minor league team. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim about the team, Ignite.
Haiti's Ambassador On The Devastation And Aid Efforts After Earthquake
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Haiti's Ambassador to the U.S. Bocchit Edmond about the situation in his country after Saturday's earthquake and as relief efforts have been hindered by severe weather.
Congressman Crow On Pushing President Biden To Evacuate Afghan Allies
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Congressman Jason Crow, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, on being part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging President Biden to evacuate Afghan allies.