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When the Taliban seized power, hundreds of Afghan journalists fled. Those who stayed behind face threats by Taliban foot soldiers that the government says it doesn't have control over yet.

Kathryn Paige Harden says most people have no clue what genetic science can already do. In her new book 'The Genetic Lottery,' she says a new moral framework is needed to prepare for what's to come.

Two environmental justice communities in Massachusetts are preparing for the worst and planning for a more resilient energy future.

The Kentucky governor shares how recovery is going from this month's deadly tornadoes.

Vaccinated health care staff and other essential workers can return to work five days — rather than the previous 10 days — after a positive COVID-19 test if they meet certain safety standards.

A new report from UNESCO estimates the potential lifetime earnings lost to the world's children due to school closings. But there are ways to prevent this from happening.

In Austin, Texas, an accomplished writer and guitarist suffered a devastating stroke. He lost use of his strumming hand. But he still found a way to continue making beautiful music on his guitar.

Severe storms took out power and destroyed homes in Alabama, hours after heavy rain and tornadoes tore through Kentucky. Several Alabama counties are under a tornado watch through early Monday.

Joshua Michaud, associate director of global health policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation, tells NPR's Michel Martin what's working and what isn't when it comes to distributing the COVID-19 vaccines.

The missing persons toll has dropped after one person was found alive. Residents who escaped the flames that destroyed some 1,000 homes returned to sort through what was left.