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The agency argues that vaccinated people are safe without masks. But the guidance leaves room for plenty of unvaccinated people to mingle dangerously, and many argue that this is fueling case surges.

As summer festivals and massive concerts returned this month amid the promise of "hot vax summer," the surge in the delta variant has disrupted plans for carefree live music.

NPR Music's classical editor traces the high points of a year spent listening to new albums that offered comfort and confrontation in counterpoint with the relentless world outside the headphones.

Canceled last year for only the second time ever because of the pandemic, New York City's storied Village Halloween Parade returns, partly due to one very generous fan.

Our continuing discussion of Serial turns to a consideration of the true crime genre, its tendency to reveal the oddities of human behavior, and what can be taken away from this series.

Johnny Depp had sued Amber Heard for more than $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote about abuse against women. Because of a limit set by state law, Depp's award will be $10.35 million.

Zurich, Switzerland, is shutting down the gas supply to some neighborhoods. Originally aimed at fighting climate change and saving money, it's also a step to cut gas imports from Russia.

The long awaited Cirque du Soleil production called Love opens this weekend at the Mirage in Las Vegas. The show brings together two powerhouses in popular entertainment: the world famous acrobatic troupe from Canada and the music of the Beatles.

Ariel Sharon is in stable but serious condition after five hours of surgery that stopped bleeding in his brain. A brain scan on the Israeli prime minister shows significant improvement, a hospital official says.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Dina Temple-Raston, host of the Click Here podcast, about an international effort involving hackers to fight Russia's invasion of Ukraine online.

After a relentless assault by Russian forces, Ukraine appears close to defeat in Mariupol. Why is the city so important? The reasons range from geographic and strategic to economic and psychological.

It stems from LGBTQ advocates and Disney employees questioning CEO Bob Chapek’s slow response in publicly criticizing Florida legislation that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

Fashion Gurus Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, hosts of TLC’s “What Not to Wear”, celebrate a milestone. The show’s 250th episode. Host Michel Martin speaks with Stacy London for more on the anniversary, and some of the more memorable fashion moments the show has seen over the years.

Myanmar's ousted leader, once an icon of freedom, faces the prospect of another prolonged detention. But her handling of atrocities against the Rohingya has left her reputation abroad in tatters.

The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs.

Traveling on your own can be scary, but it can be one of the most meaningful things you can do for yourself. Three solo travelers share their experiences — and what makes for a successful trip.

Julie Brown tells WLRN that millions of newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case is a litmus test of the American justice system's ability to protect its most vulnerable.

F1 champion Michael Schumacher hasn't spoken publicly since suffering a near-fatal head injury in 2013. Die Aktuelle fired its editor over the AI-generated piece, and Schumacher's family plans to sue.

Also colloquially known as a "voice text" or "voice message," the feature has been in our phones for years. But only recently has it emerged as a go-to communication method — especially for Gen Z.

Groupon and other deal sites are the latest marketing tactic in medicine, offering bargain prices. But critics say pursuing such discounts can also entail getting unnecessary or duplicative services.

The judge determined plaintiffs were likely to succeed in their claims that the ban violates transgender rights and parents' ability to make healthcare decisions for their children. The state will likely appeal.

In the late 1960s, he went to Dhaka to work on cholera. There he became involved in the development of oral rehydration therapy — hailed as one of the most significant medical advances of the century.

While, in most cases, the closures and reassignments are part of the school district's effort to address low enrollment, Pizzo K-8's closure stems from an untenable lease hike.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has consistently bemoaned unnecessary regulations on businesses, is escalating a legal and regulatory feud with the state's...

Hurriedly crafted state legislation to address last week’s mass shooting at a Parkland high school will include a controversial element that would allow...