NC Extends Deadline For Student Immunizations
North Carolina families will have more time to get their children's required immunizations in order for them to attend school.
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Whatever Happened To ... The WW II Sex Slaves Fighting For Justice?
The Japanese Army systematically raped women in the Philippines. What's become of the aging survivors of this wartime atrocity in the midst of the pandemic?
So, You Are Shopping For A Car At A Terrible Time. Here's What To Keep In Mind
Finding a car to buy these days seems almost impossible. Dealer lots are emptier, prices are higher and shoppers are stressed out. Here's what to know.
Coronavirus FAQ: Is There An App That'll Prove I'm Vaccinated, Or Is Paper The Best?
It's happening more and more — you'll have to show proof of vaccination to enter an event or to travel. There's that flimsy paper card. And then there's the digital realm. What's the best option?
Whatever Happened To ... The Women Who Boldly Declared: 'No Sex For Fish'?
Women in a Kenyan village had a radical idea to stop the practice of trading sex for fish to sell: What if they owned their own boats? They had great success. Then came a series of terrible setbacks.
Readers Respond: What To Say If Someone Asks Why You're Wearing A Mask
Thousands of NPR readers shared what they'd say if someone asked them why they are wearing a mask. Here's a selection of their responses.
PHOTOS: They Could Put Food On The Table — Until The Pandemic Struck
A single mom with HIV. A grandmother who thought she had enough money to get by. A lawyer who lost her job. They're among the millions around the world pushed into food insecurity by the pandemic.
Worker Advocates Seek More NC Aid As Federal Benefits Expire
North Carolina's unemployed need higher and longer jobless benefits from the state more than ever now that additional federal benefits created during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this month, advoc
Why The World Should Be More Than A Bit Worried About India's Nipah Virus Outbreak
A case of the virus, which claimed a 12-year-old boy's life, has sparked fears of a new outbreak in India. Researchers fear that the deadly disease has the potential to cause global outbreaks as well.