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.
Bangladesh Authorities Have Begun Vaccinating Rohingya Refugees
More than a million Rohingya refugees who fled a military crackdown in nearby Myanmar and have spent years in camps in Bangladesh are vulnerable to COVID-19. Now the government is vaccinating them.
Scientists May Have Found A Marker Of How Effective COVID-19 Vaccines Are
Scientists have been looking for some kind of marker in the blood that could be used to predict whether a COVID-19 vaccine is working or not — now, they think they have one.
Utah Gov. Blasts Anti-Vaccine Rhetoric, But Won't Push To Make Mask Mandates Easier
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah, who is pushing back on anti-vaccine rhetoric but says mandating COVID-19 vaccination and mask-wearing is against state law.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley On The Rocky Path Forward For Infrastructure Bill
The Senate has passed an infrastructure package worth more than $1.2 trillion dollars. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat of Massachusetts, about the hurdles ahead.
The U.S. Interior Seeks To Reveal The Abusive Legacy Of Indigenous Boarding Schools
Former students at the Stewart Indian School in Carson City, Nev., welcome the investigations into abuse in boarding schools like theirs. The legacy of these sites is seen in generational trauma.
Ronan Farrow On How Gov. Cuomo Interfered With Anti-Corruption Efforts In The Past
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ronan Farrow, contributing writer to The New Yorker, about his latest reporting on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's interference in anti-corruption efforts.
Gun Violence Can Be Diffused By Community Members Called 'Violence Interrupters'
Increasing gun violence across the country is a growing concern. In one New York neighborhood, paid members of the community help curb tensions that lead to shootings. They can do what police can't.
In Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestinians Find Respite, Sanctuary And Rallying Cry
In the news, the al-Aqsa mosque compound is a fuse for conflict between Israel and Palestinians. But in daily life of Muslims, it's a park, holy site and, yes, a symbol of resistance.
As School Starts In Florida, Debate Rages Over Whether Districts Can Require Masks
School starts this week in many Florida counties, with debate still raging over mask requirements. The governor banned school districts from mandating masks but disputes continue, including in court.
The Way Teachers Cover Race And Privilege Could Have Big Consequences In Tennessee
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Beth Brown, the president of the Tennessee Education Association, about the new state guidelines which limit how teachers can address race, sex and privilege in class.