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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Charles Dickerson, founder and conductor of The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, and cellist Hanna Innis about fostering diversity in orchestras.

Dozens of people have died in avalanches in the U.S. this year. One Colorado town is trying to equip backcountry skiers with safety and decision-making tools to help them stay alive.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, took an ill-timed trip this week. Also, President Biden assured global national security officials the U.S. wants to strengthen international ties.

A small band of passionate climate activists feel so desperate about the climate crisis that they've launched a hunger strike to pressure lawmakers to commit to reducing greenhouse gases.

NPR's Scott Simon offers his thoughts on why the value of baseball cards shouldn't be measured in dollars.

The process to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines varies by place so NPR created a tool to help you understand how things work in your state and connect you with local resources.

Texas is starting to recover from the loss of utilities after a cold snap, but millions of homes still lack access to clean water.

The pandemic has forced many athletes to modify their training. Olympian Kara Winger talks to NPR's Scott Simon about the backyard "muscle deck" she created to hone her javelin throwing.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot about vaccination efforts in Chicago and other issues.

After reporting for a year that vaccines will be key to ending the pandemic, one reporter's vaccination makes him a data point in proving the veracity of that assertion.